Foremost, Alberta
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| Village of Foremost | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 1 |
| County | Forty Mile |
| Founded | 1913 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Mayor | Ken Kultgen |
| - Governing body | Foremost Village Council |
| Area [2] | |
| - Total | 1.74 km² (0.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 890 m (2,920 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 524 |
| - Density | 302/km² (782.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Postal code | T0K |
| Highways | Highway 61 Highway 879 |
| Website: Village of Foremost | |
Foremost is a village in southern Alberta, Canada. It is located 106 km (66 mi) south-west of Medicine Hat, along the Red Coat Trail, in Forty Mile County.
Foremost has a strong agriculture industry. Recreation facilities 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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[edit] Demographics
In 2006, Foremost had a population of 524 living in 233 dwellings, a 1.3% decrease from 2001. The village has a land area of 1.74 square kilometres (0.7 sq mi) and a population density of 301.9 inhabitants per square kilometre (781.9/sq mi).[2]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Village of Foremost. Mayor's Message. Retrieved on 2007-06-23.
- ^ a b c Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Foremost - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-07.
[edit] External links
- Village of Foremost
- AlbertaFirst. Foremost - Statistics
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