Our Community & Events

We offer a wide assortment of amenities that can usually only be found in a much larger center. "The Island" is the ideal community to raise a family and enjoy a slower, more laid-back lifestyle. We offer affordable housing, quality health and educational facilities, safe neighborhoods, and a wide variety of recreational activities.

The major economic base for the Bow Island area is that of agriculture. We also have an ever vibrant and expanding business sector. Come in and see what we have to offer.
Download our Community Profile (PDF)

In The Community ...

Bow Island Municipal Library
Located next to the Town Office. The Bow Island Municipal Library has a wide selection of reading material for all ages.
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am -5pm, Saturday 10am -1pm
For further information please visit their website.

Bow Island/Burdett & District Chamber of Commerce
A voluntary business organization supported by it's members to promote economic growth and development. 403-545-2449

Bow Island 40-Mile County Commentator
Always keeping it's community updated with a weekly circulation of close to 6,000. The Commentator is a great source for local news.
For further information please visit their website.

North 40 Mile Regional Waste Management Commission
Summer Hours of Operation:
Tues, Thurs, & Sat. - 9am - 3pm
Winter Hours of Operation:
Tues, Thurs, & Sat. - 10am - 3pm

Phone: 403-545-2618



Education ...

Bow Island Elementary School
Our school is an interdenominational facility that serves the town and surrounding area.
Grades: K - 3 Visit the school`s website.

Cherry Coulee Christian Academy
We are a private school which is located in Bow Island
Grades: K - 9 Visit the school`s website.

Senator Gershaw School
Our philosophy of education holds the student as central. Our mission is to graduate effective communicators, creative and critical thinkers, competent problem solvers, and citizens appreciative of their place as Canadians in a global community.
Grades: 4 - 12 Visit the school`s website.

St. Michael's School
Grades: K - 12 Visit the school's website.



Beanpot Rodeo Ground Events ... Summer 2009



• June 23, 2009 - SAAMIS ABRA Barrel Racing Jackpot

• June 27, 2009 - 6th Annual Bean Pot Barrel Jackpot & Gymkhana

• July 4, 2009 - Gymkhana

• July 10, 2009 - Team Roping

• August 8, 2009 - Mini Rodeo

• September 12, 2009 - Tractor Pull and Lawn Mower Races
Registration at 8am. Events begin at 1:00pm.
For more information contact:
Harvey Schnee at 403-832-2119
Dale Meier at 403-952-5535
Peter Van Der Haar at 403-952-1733



Antique Car Show / Pancake Breakfast

• September 12, 2009 - Located at Bow Island Chevrolet
Pancake Breakfast - 8:30am - 10:00am
Car Show begins at 9:00am



Community Opportunities

Agri-Processors - To process our wide variety of crop production from our irrigated and dryland farming community. Tell us your interest and we will assist you in many ways. We are offering some incentives.

Accountants - Many outside chartered accountants service Bow Island and district. We would like to attract a resident accountant to develop a private practice here. (No financial assistance is being offered)

Seed Cleaning Plant - Bow Island farmers are forced to travel 25 to 30 miles to have their seed cleaned. We would like to attract the development of a full scale, modern seed cleaning plant.

Veterinarian - Currently there is no veterinarian services located in the Bow Island area.

Optometrists - Bow Island is in need of a resident optometrist (No competition for 35 miles in any direction)

Dry Cleaner/Laundromat - Bow Island does not have a dry cleaner/laundromat facility.

Venture Capitalists - Many new ventures are being promoted. Many require seed and equity capital in order to proceed. Interested? Information can be forwarded.