Foremost, Alberta
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 | |
| Village of Foremost | |
Grain elevators in Foremost | |
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Welcome sign | |
Village boundaries | |
Foremost Location in County of Forty Mile Foremost Location in Alberta | |
| 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 | |
| • Village | December 31, 1950 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Lorne Buis |
| • Governing body | Foremost Village Council |
| Area (2021) | |
| • Land | 2.13 km2 (0.82 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 889 m (2,917 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 630 |
| • Density | 296.3/km2 (767/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code | T0K |
| Highways | Highway 61 Highway 879 |
| Website | Official website |
Foremost has a strong agriculture industry. Recreation facilities include an ice arena, swimming pool, curling rink, ice fishing, and ball diamonds. Every June the residents hold a parade, rodeo and tough truck competition. Hockey is a big sport in Foremost. The local team is called the Foremost Flyers. They have multiple provincial and regional titles. The school has a long history of winning 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 dramatic department.