Country Canada Census division 1 Postal code T0K Population 541 (2016) Local time Tuesday 10:56 AM | Region Southern Alberta Time zone MST (UTC−7) Elevation 890 m Province Alberta | |
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Municipal district County of Forty Mile No. 8 Weather 4°C, Wind S at 16 km/h, 78% Humidity | ||
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 the County of Forty Mile No. 8.
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Map of Foremost, AB, Canada
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.
Demographics
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Foremost recorded a population of 541 living in 229 of its 257 total private dwellings, a 7000290000000000000♠2.9% change from its 2011 population of 526. With a land area of 2.16 km2 (0.83 sq mi), it had a population density of 250.5/km2 (648.7/sq mi) in 2016.
In the 2011 Census, the Village of Foremost had a population of 526 living in 218 of its 246 total dwellings, a 0.4% change from its 2006 population of 524. With a land area of 1.89 km2 (0.73 sq mi), it had a population density of 278.3/km2 (720.8/sq mi) in 2011.
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 (0.67 sq mi) and a population density of 301.9/km2 (782/sq mi).
Climate
Foremost experiences a semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification BSk).