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The Bowest’ner

About the Bowest’ner

The Bowest’ner community newsletter is a free publication distributed every two months (six times a year) to over 6000 households and businesses in the Bowness community. The Bowest’ner provides updates on BCA programs and events, as well as contributor submissions, information and community news that applies to the residents, non-profits, community groups and businesses of Bowness.

Advertising and Sponsorship

The Bowest’ner newsletter is a forever free publication available to Bownesians to help keep residents informed on what is happening at the BCA and in the community. The sustainability of this publication relies heavily on advertising and sponsorship from local area businesses.

For information on ad rates and how to sponsor the Bowest’ner while you also make residents aware of your business, services and products please contact: editor@mybowness.com.

Submit Content and Ideas

The success of the Bowest’ner is made possible by our contributors. Have your own story to share? Here’s your chance! Get in touch with us at editor@mybowness.com. The Bowest’ner has regular contributors meetings and is always looking for writers, photographers and proof readers to help out. This can be a one-time support, or an ongoing commitment. No experience is necessary, the only requirement is a love of Bowness!

Content submissions (articles, photos, etc.), inquiries, or story pitch ideas may be submitted to the newsletter editor: editor@mybowness.com.

(Please be aware each issue has limited editorial space. We appreciate all of the submissions, however we cannot guarantee that a story, or photo will be used in an issue of the Bowest’ner.)

Content Submission Guidelines

Please submit photos as high resolution (>3MB) jpeg or png files. All files must be submitted electronically. Articles may be edited for length. Contributors should include a photo and short bio about themselves to include with their submission.

Any content that is considered advertising, or promotional/advertorial for a business must submit as an ad and current Bowest’ner advertising rates apply. Advertising questions and requests for information may be submitted to editor@mybowness.com.

For questions related to distribution, or if you did not receive your latest issue, please let us know.

Ad Rates & Deadlines

Current Issue

“I’ve generated over $200,000 worth of business in the area (in one year) from advertising in the Bowest’ner.”

— Long-time business advertiser

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Quality of Life Postcard 2023

This June, all Bownesians are invited to share about their lives in Bowness through the 2023 Quality of Life survey (formerly Vital Signs.) 

Since 2009, we’ve conducted this survey every three years to take a pulse on life in our community and take action on building a better Bowness.

Complete the survey during the month of June for a chance to win 1 of 5 $100 gift cards!

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