Come on out to the Bergen Hall on November 8th for the annual auction sale.

Doors open at 7 PM. Auction starts at 7:30 PM.

Support some great charities! Find wonderful holiday gifts and yummy treats!!

Need some winter exercise? Enjoy chatting with neighbours? Then Winter Walks is for you!

The group walks every Friday morning, beginning at 10 am, unless the temperature is below -10C. We walk a different route around Bergen each week, usually going about 2 to 4 miles. However, you can return to your vehicle at any time.

October 31: Twp Rd 320 (Bergen Road) and Rge Rd 50, walking N.
Wear a costume if you dare!
November 7: Twp Rd 320 (Bergen Road) and Rge Rd 50, walking S.
November 14: Twp Rd 320 (Bergen Road) and Rge Rd 52, walking N.
November 21: Twp Rd 320 (Bergen Road) and Rge Rd 52, walking S.

Stewarding Water for Bergen’s Future

August 28 at the Bergen Hall

Doors open at 6:30 pm Presentation at 7:00

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The focus and format of the upcoming August 28th meeting on water has changed somewhat as we learn more and talk to more of our neighbours,

Thank you for all the ideas and commitment you’re sharing—it shows that we are smarter, stronger, more energized when we work together. 

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WHY

Water affects all of us to some extent now, but it will become more concerning for our children and grandchildren. They may be able to adapt to water poverty but is that what we want for them? 

Many of you have noticed how our wetlands, waterways and groundwater are shrinking and becoming less robust and healthy. 

It’s a real concern as we face increasing heat and potential drought, as dugouts dry up and wells pump less water.

WHO

Bergen Voices for Water formed after the community meeting on June 4th, held by the Steering Committee for the Bergen Area Structure Plan (ASP).

We are seven residents who want to protect our diminishing water resources. The meeting on Aug 28 is our first step.

We’ve drafted some ideas to get the discussion started—we invite you to share your concerns and ideas with us at the meeting.

HOW

Water is a provincial responsibility—which means Mountain View County (MVC) must adhere to provincial laws and regulations. 

As Bergen residents how do we make our concerns known? Is there anything we can do?

We think one way to signal that we care about water is through the Bergen ASP which is currently under revision. It’s a real opportunity for us to make our concerns—and possible solutions—known to the Steering Committee and ultimately to MVC Council.

ADD YOUR VOICE 

We hope that you’ll come to the meeting. Invite your neighbours. Bring your ideas.

You are invited to a Community Meeting: To discuss protecting Bergen’s water resources and explore including water protection in the Area Structure Plan (ASP)

August 28, 2025: 7 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) at the Bergen Hall

The meeting will open with a short guest presentation from Cows & Fish to provide an introduction to riparian conservation possibilities.

Discussion of proposed policies, regarding water resource conservation, for inclusion in the Bergen ASP will follow.

Take part in the Community Engagement session presented by the steering committee of the Bergen Area Structure Plan (ASP). Make your vision for the community known. The ASP affects all community members and the future of the community as a whole.

Planned for June 4th, 2025 at the Bergen Hall, the meeting will run from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Check the county website or the county pages in The Albertan to confirm the date and time.

Need some winter exercise? Enjoy chatting with neighbours? Then Winter Walks is for you! 

The group walks every Friday morning, beginning at 10 am, unless the temperature is below -10C. We walk a different route around Bergen each week, usually going about 2 to 4 miles. However, you can return to your vehicle at any time.

April 4 Twp Rd. 320 (Bergen Rd.) and Range Rd 52, walking N

April 11 Twp Rd. 320 (Bergen Rd.) and Range Rd 52, walking S

April 18 Twp Rd. 320 (Bergen Rd.) and Range Rd 50, walking N

April 25 Twp Rd. 320 (Bergen Rd.) and Range Rd 50, walking S

May 2 Sundre trail to be decided, followed by drinks at Cedars

Supper and meeting at Bergen Hall

Thursday March 20, 2025

6 PM

Need some winter exercise? Enjoy chatting with neighbours? Then Winter Walks is for you! 

The group walks every Friday morning, beginning at 10 am, unless the temperature is below -10C. We walk a different route around Bergen each week, usually going about 2 to 4 miles. However, you can return to your vehicle at any time.

March 7                   Twp Rd. 320 (Bergen Rd.) and Range Rd. 61, walking N

March 14  Twp Rd. 320 (Bergen Rd.) and Range Rd 61, walking S

March 21  Twp. Rd. 314 and Range Rd 61, walking E

March 28  Twp. Rd. 314 and Range Rd 61, walking W

April 4 Twp Rd. 320 (Bergen Rd.) and Range Rd 52, walking N

April 11 Twp Rd. 320 (Bergen Rd.) and Range Rd 52, walking N

Come on out to the Bergen Hall for a potluck dinner!

Bring a potluck item to share on Saturday March 1, 2025, starts 6 PM.

Children welcome. Bring business cards to share. No need to RSVP.

info@bergenhall.com

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Sponsored by the Bergen Community Association.

The latest report of the Bergen Community Association treasurer highlighted the need for additional funding to keep the Bergen Hall open and functioning as the focal point of our community. Many public and private events are held at the hall throughout the calendar year. Even if you have not attended one of these many events, you are affected by the meetings and events held there, including the upcoming Bergen Area Structure Plan community input meeting.

Have a say in your community by becoming a member with voting rights of the Bergen Community Association! Cost of membership is only $1.

The Bergen Community Association Annual General Meeting is February 12th, 7:30 PM. Bring your energy and ideas. We would love to see you there!