Community lifestyle

Community lifestyle is one of the most important factors when considering a move.  Sports, recreation, community involvement, cultural events, hospitality, and safety are just a few of the many reasons why people choose southeast Alberta as an excellent place to live.

The County of Forty Mile No. 8 has many activities to suit everyone’s taste.  Its’ residents are active, taking advantage of the natural outdoor attractions, community involvement and volunteer opportunities.

Area Attractions:

• Bow Island Golf Course
• Etzikom Museum
• Foremost Golf Course
• Milk River Natural Area
• Kennedy Coulee Ecological Reserve
• Red Rock Coulee Natural Area

Sports & Recreation:

The County of Forty Mile No. 8 has a variety of recreation activities which take advantage of the beautiful countryside including hunting, fishing, boating and much more.  Come and view the wildlife we are famous for; literally the place where the deer and the antelope roam.

Outdoor – Camping

• 40 Mile Park  is a water-based recreation area with camping available from May to September on a daily, monthly, or yearly basis as well as long-term water-front leases.  Lots are also available for purchase; for more information contact the Park at (403) 867-2181. 
• Golden Sheaf Park is a water-based recreation area with camping available from May to September.

For the fisherman there are numerous stocked and natural fishing lakes within the County, or for the hunting enthusiast, the natural terrain boasts a multitude of wildlife.

Community Organizations:

If you like to stay active and be involved the County has a wide range of community organizations, sports clubs or service groups to choose from. These include but are not limited to:

4H Clubs, Ag Society, Volunteer Ambulance, Baseball, Book Club, Brownies, C. W. L., Cadets, Chamber of Commerce, Christian Women’s, Churches – many denominations, Cubs & Scouts, Curling Club, Dance Club, Elks, FCSS, Figure Skating, Fire, Fish & Game Association, Flying Club, Libraries , Golden Age Club, Hockey – Minor – Men’s Recreational – Old Timers’, Hospital Auxiliary, Knights of Columbus, Lionesses, Lions, Mason’s, Men’s Basketball, Play Group, Quilter’s Guild, Riding and Roping Club, Rodeo, Royal Canadian Legion, Sage Club, School Council, Senior’s Centre, Theatrical Society, T. O. P. S., Trap & Shooting Clubs, Tuff Trucks, U. C. W., Women’s Institute.

You may also check out the websites for Bow Island  and Foremost or more information.

Childcare:

The County has a number of licensed, private childcare service providers.  For a complete listing, contact the FCSS  Office in Bow Island  and Foremost.

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For more information:

• Service Alberta helps caregivers by providing information on resources available for persons or organizations that care for individuals who need support due to age, or physical or mental illness or disability.
• Service Alberta has information for parents on topics such as Alberta Centennial Education Savings Plan, Bully Free Alberta, and Passports for Children.  There is even a day care look-up at this site.
• Rural residents can obtain information specific to their needs through Service Alberta.  Here, rural residents can look for links to information and publications about the Rural Development Initiative, water wells, the weekly Agri-News, hunting licenses and more.
• Seniors  can find links to the government information and services that apply to seniors, covering topics such as pensions, health care, retirement and more at this site.

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