Bow Valley Parent Link

Bow Valley Parent Link (BVPL) is an inter-municipal community initiative operated and managed by the Town of Canmore in partnership with the Town of Banff and the MD of Bighorn.

BVPL provides resources and support to parent/caregivers with children aged 0-6 yrs in the following 5 core areas:

•Early Childhood Development & Care •Family Support, •Parent Education, •Information & Referral and •Developmental Screening.

Intended to be a practical resource for Bow Valley families BVPL features include the Family Connections Stay & Play Drop in program, Resource and Toy lending libraries, Clothing and Toy exchanges, Parent workshops, Family support, Triple P or Positive Parenting Program, Developmental screening, Relationship counseling, Community information and referrals, and more.

No fees apply. 
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News and Publication

Canmore Toy Lending Library hours:Wed. 1-2:30pm & Thurs. 9-10:30am

Banff Toy Lending Library hours:Tuesdays & Fridays 9-11:00am

-Kidding Around Booklet: Young Children's Guide to the Bow Valley.  For more info

click here.

 

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Bow Valley Parent Link Newsletters

 

ecd_logo Bow Valley Early Childhood Development Coalition - March Calendar

 

 

 

Orientation Pamphlet please click here.

Our Courses Programs, Events and Celebrations

Courses and Programs

 

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Volunteer Opportunities please click here

Career Opportinities please click here.

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Office Location

600 9th Street
Canmore T1W 2T2

Monday – Friday 8:30 – 4:30 (closed noon-1pm)
Program Assistant: Joasia Crawford
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Telephone 403 678 2529

Fax 403 609 8271

Service Sites

The Bow Valley Parent Link offers Family Connections Stay and Play drop in programs for parents and caregivers of children aged 0 to 6 years of age. The programs are offered in three locations throughout the valley including Canmore, Banff and Exshaw.

Canmore Site

600-9th Street
Program Assistant: Joasia Crawford
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Phone: 403 678 2529
Fax: 403 609 8271 

Banff Site

101 B Bear Street
Early Years Coach: May Quach
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Phone: 403 762 1116
Fax: 403 609 8271

Exshaw Site

27 Mt. Allen Drive
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Phone: 403 678 2529


Our Staff

Name Title Contact
Brenda Caston Manager of Community Enrichment This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Ellen Thuringer Bow Valley Parent Link Supervisor This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Adrienne Fossheim Education Coordinator This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Monique DesRosiers Early Years Coach Canmore & Exshaw This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
May Quach Early Years Coach Banff This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Anthea Messier Child & Family Worker/Relationship Counsellor This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Joasia Crawford Program Assistant Canmore This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Michelle Brazier Program Assistant Banff / Canmore This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

Office Location
600 9th Street
Canmore T1W 2T2
Monday – Friday 8:30 – 4:30 (closed noon-1pm)
Program Assistant: Joasia Crawford
Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Telephone 403 678 2529
Fax 403 609 8271

Service Sites
The Bow Valley Parent Link offers Family Connections Stay and Play drop in programs for parents and caregivers of children aged 0 to 6 years of age. The programs are offered in three locations throughout the valley including Canmore, Banff and Exshaw.

Canmore Site
600-9th Street
Program Assistant: Joasia Crawford
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Phone: 403 678 2529
Fax: 403 609 8271 

Banff Site
101 B Bear Street
Early Years Coach: May Quach
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Phone: 403 762 1116
Fax: 403 609 8271

Exshaw Site
27 Mt. Allen Drive
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Phone: 403 678 2529


Our Staff