County of Forty Mile No. 8

06/09/2026

🚨🚨Road Closure🚨🚨

Range Road 124 will be closed just south of Highway 3 to complete intersection grading work at this location from June 9 - 14, 2026 as part of the ongoing Highway 3 Twinning Project. Access will remain open for all landowners along Range Road 124.

Please use an alternate route to access Highway 3.

06/05/2026

Earlier this week, the County received up to six (6) inches of rain. While the precipitation was much needed and generally welcomed, the moisture adversely affected many roads within the County’s approximately 1600-mile road network. The County acknowledges that travel on some roads was challenging, and we regret the inconvenience caused. As many of the gravel roads have dried up enough to resume maintenance and restoration work on, at present, eleven (11) graders are grading roads and six (6) gravel trucks are spreading gravel. Starting tomorrow, Saturday, June 6, contracted graders will also be utilized to help catch up. Weather permitting, County staff will work during the weekend to restore County roads to their pre-rainfall state.

Also, the County recognizes and appreciates the producers, residents, and road users who delayed, postponed, or modified their hauling operations or work plans to prevent damage to or excessive wear and tear on County roads. Your efforts are greatly appreciated, while understanding that some were simply not in a position to delay or postpone. The County thanks everyone for their patience, and we are working hard to meet your expectations. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the County office at (403) 867-3530.

06/05/2026

The County initiated its roadside ditch mowing operations on May 26, but they were halted on Monday, June 1, given the significant rainfall received and forecasted. Both grader and tow-behind tractor mowers travel along the shoulder of the road and the weight of the equipment makes the saturated shoulders particularly vulnerable to damage. Therefore, mowing is unlikely to resume until road conditions improve.

The much-awaited moisture that will benefit County producers also drives the growth of roadside ditch grass and, unfortunately, weeds. Road top herbicide spraying program will begin soon, along with the resumption of mowing operations, and the County appreciates everyone’s patience. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the County office at (403) 867-3520.

06/03/2026

🎉 WHAT UP WEDNESDAY! 🎉

The countdown is on, and we're excited to officially reveal the dates and locations for the events at the 2026 Southern Alberta Summer Games! 🏅☀️

Get ready to mark your calendars, plan your teams, and start gearing up for an incredible summer of competition, fun, and community spirit. Stay tuned to see where all the action will take place!

Note: official times will be not be posted until Friday, June 26th due to scheduling after registration is closed! Thanks for you understanding! 🎉

05/28/2026

NOTICE OF MAILING AND EMAILING OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENT AND TAX NOTICES 2026

COUNTY OF FORTY MILE NO.8
PROVINCE OF ALBERTA

Notice is hereby given that the Property Assessment and Tax Notices of the County, made under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act Chapter M-26 have been prepared and sent out to the mailing address of the assessed person or the mailing address of the assessed property. Property Assessment and Tax Notices have been emailed if you are registered to receive e-billing.

Important – Please check your spam or junk email folder. If you have signed up to receive your tax notices via email, it is very important to ensure they have been received. Please ensure to double check your email account(s).

If a complaint is being filed, the Government of Alberta Assessment Review Board Complaint Form must be completed and filed no later than the date indicated on the Tax Notice. All complaints are to be sent to the address stated on the Property Assessment and Tax Notice.

Dated this 28th Day of May 2026.

05/27/2026

🚨DETOUR ALERT🚨
Due to twinning on Highway 3 RR 121 will be closed tomorrow morning from May 28 to June 6 to allow crews to complete the tie-in and place surface gravel for new traffic.

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

🚨Hamlet of Winnifred🚨
Irrigation will be off on some blocks this morning while the Utility Department completes some minor repairs

05/22/2026

County of Forty Mile — we’re looking for teams in the Minor, Major, and Senior divisions for the Southern Alberta Summer Games! ⚾🎉

Remember, we are representing our region, which means communities such as Foremost, Bow Island, and Burdett are welcome to combine players and form teams together. With our brand-new diamond, we would love to see strong local representation in every age category.

So get connected with your baseball coaches, friends, and families and help spread the word. Now is the time to get registered, build our teams, and get ready for an exciting Summer Games!!!

05/20/2026

The 2026 Census is underway.
It is important that you fill out the Census. This information is used to make decision at the Federal and Provincial levels of government. If you have any issues completing the questionnaires or have any questions, please call the Census of Population Help Line at 1-833-852-2026. The help line staff can assist with any inquiries and assist residents to complete their questionnaires over the phone or put in the request to have paper copies sent to them or by going to: https://www.census.gc.ca/