Foremost, Alberta
Village in Alberta, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Foremost is a village in Alberta, Canada. It is located 106 km (66 mi) southwest of Medicine Hat, along the Red Coat Trail, in the County of Forty Mile No. 8.
Foremost | |
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Village of Foremost | |
Coordinates: 49°28′44″N 111°26′25″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Region | Southern Alberta |
Planning region | South Saskatchewan |
Municipal district | Forty Mile |
Incorporated[1] | |
• Village | December 31, 1950 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Vacant |
• Governing body | Foremost Village Council |
Area (2021)[3] | |
• Land | 2.13 km2 (0.82 sq mi) |
Elevation | 889 m (2,917 ft) |
Population (2021)[3] | |
• Total | 630 |
• Density | 296.3/km2 (767/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Postal code | |
Highways | Highway 61 Highway 879 |
Website | Official website |
The industry in Foremost is mainly agricultural. Recreational facilities include an ice arena, swimming pool, curling rink, and baseball diamonds. Fishing, including winter ice fishing, is a popular activity at the Foremost Irrigation Reservoir at the western edge of the village. Every June, the residents hold a parade, rodeo, and a "Tough Truck" competition. Hockey is an important part of the culture in Foremost, with a local minor hockey team called the Foremost Flyers holding multiple provincial and regional titles.
Foremost School, the local K-12 public school, has a long history of successful sports teams. The Foremost Falcons and Forettes have won many provincial titles in basketball, volleyball, track and field and cross country running.
The village also has a strong arts community presenting community theatre as well as a school drama department. [citation needed]