Foremost, Alberta

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Foremost, Alberta, Canada
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Foremost, Alberta, Canada.
Foremost, Alberta, Canada.

Census division No. 1
County Forty Mile
Area: 1.73 km²
Founded 1913
Incorporated  
Population

Village Population


531 (2001)
Population density 307/km²
Time zone Mountain: UTC -7
Postal code span T0K
Latitude

Longitude

49°28′44.1″N, 111°26′25.4″W
Elevation   m MSL
Highways Highway 61
Highway 879
Waterways
Mayor Ken Kultgen
Governing body Foremost Village Council

Village of Foremost

1(sc) According to the Canada 2001 Census.
2(gr) Geographic references.

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Foremost is a village in southern Alberta. It is located south of Medicine Hat, in Forty Mile County.

Foremost has a population of about 500 people. It has a strong agriculture industry. Recreation facilites include an ice arena, swimming pool, curling rink 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. 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.

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