Royal Canadian Mounted Police
For emergencies, please dial 911 immediately.
For non-emergency RCMP services in Foremost and Bow Island, you can contact:
📞 Non-Emergencies: 403-545-2784
📞 Complaints & Dispatch: 403-545-2100
The RCMP Administration Office is located at:
📍 401 2nd Avenue East, Bow Island
Sheriff services also operate in the area, supporting local law enforcement and community safety.
For more information or assistance, please use the contacts above.
Foremost Airport & Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Range
An all-weather airport is conveniently located just two miles west of the Village, north of Highway 61. The airport features a paved and lighted runway, restrooms, and a first aid station. Aviation fuel and oil are also available for pilots.
Foremost is proud to host Canada’s first approved Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Range. It is one of only two non-military BVLOS training and development centers for UAS in North America, making Foremost a hub for advanced drone technology and innovation.
For more information about the UAS Range, visit:
foremostuasrange.ca
Canada Post – Foremost Post Office
📍 Location: 111 Main Street, Foremost
📞 Phone: 403-867-3600
🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
The Foremost Post Office offers standard Canada Post services including mail, parcels, and postal box rentals. For more information, please contact the office directly.
Fish & Wildlife Enforcement – Regional Contacts
While there is no longer a local Fish & Wildlife office in Foremost, support and enforcement services are still available through nearby regional offices:
- Medicine Hat Office
📞 Phone: 403-589-3680 - Lethbridge Office
📞 Phone: 403-381-5266
For wildlife concerns, enforcement inquiries, or to report issues, please contact one of the regional offices above
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) – Foremost Office
AFSC provides agricultural and financial services to support farmers, ranchers, and agri-businesses across Alberta.
📍 Location: 218 Main Street, Foremost
📞 Phone: 403-867-3666
🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
For more information about AFSC programs and services, please contact the Foremost office directly.
County of Forty Mile No. 8
The County of Forty Mile No. 8 provides municipal services and support to the rural areas surrounding Foremost and other communities within the region.
📍 Address: 113072 Highway 61, Alberta
📞 Phone: 403-867-3530
🌐 Website: www.40mile.ca
Visit the county website or contact the office for information on services such as infrastructure, permits, bylaws, rural programs, and more
Provincial Representation – Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)
Constituency: Taber–Warner
MLA: Grant Hunter
📍 Office Address: 5402 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta, T1G 1T9
📞 Phone: (403) 223-0001
📧 Email (Constituency Office): Taber.Warner@assembly.ab.ca
📧 Email (Party/Political): ghunter@unitedconservative.ca
Grant Hunter is the elected Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Taber–Warner constituency, which includes the Foremost area. For inquiries or to connect with the office, please use the contact information above.
Federal Representation – Member of Parliament (MP)
Constituency: Medicine Hat–Cardston–Warner
MP: Glen Motz
📍 Office Address: 2810 13 Ave SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 3P9
📞 Phone: (403) 528-4698
🌐 Website: glenmotzmp.ca
Glen Motz serves as the elected Member of Parliament for the Medicine Hat–Cardston–Warner riding, which includes the community of Foremost. For more information or to get in touch, please contact his constituency office
Family Community Support Services (FCSS)
The Foremost FCSS Office is located at:
📍 218 Main Street, Foremost
📞 Phone: 403-867-2766
📠 Fax: 403-867-2700
The Forty Mile Regional FCSS is a vital resource for the community, offering information, referrals, and support services that promote the well-being of individuals, families, and the community as a whole.
Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the area, FCSS can help connect you to the right supports—whether that’s assistance with applications, referrals to other services, or simply pointing you in the right direction.
FCSS also works in partnership with other organizations to meet local needs and plays a key role in helping newcomers feel supported and welcomed in the region.
Highways & Connections
Foremost is well-connected by a network of highways, making travel to nearby communities and attractions both convenient and scenic.
- Highway 61 – The Red Coat Trail:
- East: Connects toward Orion and Manyberries, and to Twp Rd 62, a gravel route leading to Elkwater and Cypress Hills Provincial Park. It also links to Highway 887, where the stunning Red Rock Coulee can be found.
- West: Leads to Lethbridge and connects to Highway 4.
- Highway 879: Runs north to Highway 3, linking Foremost to Bow Island and Medicine Hat, and south toward Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park.
These routes make Foremost an ideal stop or base for exploring southern Alberta.