"Bowness: Our Village in the Valley"

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Our book was officially launched on September 10, 2005. Over 600 people attended the Book Launch and over 500 books were sold, not counting pre-ordered books. This was a memorable day in the history of the community of Bowness.

Many 'old' Bowness residents, along with their children and grandchildren were present. Lynn Newman, who was born in Bowness, and still resides here, was given the honour of unveiling the first book. Guest speakers were MLA Alana Delong and Alderman Dale Hodges. The positive comments from people who have purchased the book have been tremendous. Sales quickly justified a second printing in 2006 and a third printing in 2011.

 

Bowness: Our Village in the Valley - $60.00  
Hardcover, 8.5" x 11.25"
586 pages

We wish to thank our major funders for their financial assistance in the publication of our book:

• Alberta Historical Resources Foundation

• Community Initiatives Program, Province of Alberta

• The Calgary Foundation

• Mr. Alan Markin, our major private funder.

Copies are still available. A copy of the book can be viewed at the Bowness Branch of the Calgary Public Library.

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*This limited and affordable 4th. printing was made possible by a  generous donation by Beacon editor Ursula Craig in honour of her late brother Bernd Martens, former editor of the Beacon

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