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Foremost
Village of Foremost
Country Canada
Province Alberta
RegionSouthern Alberta
Census division1
Municipal districtCounty of Forty Mile No. 8
Incorporated[1] 
 • VillageDecember 31, 1950
Government
 • MayorKenneth Kultgen
 • Governing bodyForemost Village Council
Area
 (2011)[3]
 • Total1.89 km2 (0.73 sq mi)
Elevation889 m (2,917 ft)
Population
 (2011)[3]
 • Total526
 • Density277.8/km2 (719/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Postal code
HighwaysHighway 61
Highway 879
WebsiteOfficial website

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.

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 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.[3]

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).[5]

Climate

Foremost experiences a semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification BSk).

Climate data for Foremost, Alberta
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 19.1
(66.4)
22.0
(71.6)
27.0
(80.6)
31.1
(88.0)
35.0
(95.0)
38.9
(102.0)
41.1
(106.0)
40.6
(105.1)
36.7
(98.1)
32.2
(90.0)
25.0
(77.0)
17.8
(64.0)
41.1
(106.0)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −1.0
(30.2)
1.6
(34.9)
6.4
(43.5)
13.6
(56.5)
18.9
(66.0)
23.0
(73.4)
26.8
(80.2)
26.8
(80.2)
20.5
(68.9)
13.7
(56.7)
4.2
(39.6)
−0.4
(31.3)
12.8
(55.0)
Daily mean °C (°F) −7.0
(19.4)
−4.8
(23.4)
0.0
(32.0)
6.4
(43.5)
11.6
(52.9)
15.8
(60.4)
18.8
(65.8)
18.7
(65.7)
12.8
(55.0)
6.5
(43.7)
−1.8
(28.8)
−6.3
(20.7)
5.9
(42.6)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −13.1
(8.4)
−11.1
(12.0)
−6.4
(20.5)
−0.8
(30.6)
4.3
(39.7)
8.6
(47.5)
10.8
(51.4)
10.6
(51.1)
5.2
(41.4)
−0.7
(30.7)
−7.7
(18.1)
−12.3
(9.9)
−1.1
(30.0)
Record low °C (°F) −42.0
(−43.6)
−40.0
(−40.0)
−35.0
(−31.0)
−22.2
(−8.0)
−11.1
(12.0)
−9.4
(15.1)
−5.6
(21.9)
−1.1
(30.0)
−12.2
(10.0)
−28.0
(−18.4)
−38.0
(−36.4)
−43.3
(−45.9)
−43.3
(−45.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 19.8
(0.78)
13.7
(0.54)
29.0
(1.14)
26.0
(1.02)
55.1
(2.17)
73.0
(2.87)
39.7
(1.56)
40.2
(1.58)
44.0
(1.73)
17.4
(0.69)
18.3
(0.72)
19.7
(0.78)
396.0
(15.59)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 0.1
(0.00)
0.0
(0.0)
3.2
(0.13)
17.1
(0.67)
49.4
(1.94)
73.0
(2.87)
39.7
(1.56)
39.8
(1.57)
43.6
(1.72)
12.1
(0.48)
1.3
(0.05)
0.6
(0.02)
279.9
(11.02)
Average snowfall cm (inches) 19.7
(7.8)
13.7
(5.4)
25.8
(10.2)
8.9
(3.5)
5.7
(2.2)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.3
(0.1)
0.4
(0.2)
5.4
(2.1)
17.0
(6.7)
19.1
(7.5)
116.1
(45.7)
Source: Environment Canada[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Location and History Profile: Village of Foremost" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 21, 2016. p. 295. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
  2. ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs: Municipal Officials Search
  3. ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2012.
  4. ^ "Alberta Private Sewage Systems 2009 Standard of Practice Handbook: Appendix A.3 Alberta Design Data (A.3.A. Alberta Climate Design Data by Town)" (PDF) (PDF). Safety Codes Council. January 2012. pp. 212–215 (PDF pages 226–229). Retrieved October 8, 2013.
  5. ^ "Canada 2006 Census: Foremost - Community Profile". Statistics Canada. Retrieved June 7, 2007.
  6. ^ "Foremost, Alberta". Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010 (in English and French). Environment Canada. Retrieved March 26, 2014.