Municipal Agriculture Disasters
July 5, 2023
Things to know about Municipal Agriculture Disaster Declarations.
A common misperception is that a municipal declaration of an agricultural disaster will influence a provincial declaration or access to funding supports. This is simply not the case. Municipal declarations bring awareness to an issue in a specific area of the province, but they do not trigger a provincial declaration or access to any funding to support the issue.
A municipality does not need to declare an Agriculture Disaster for their farmers to participate in any resulting federal or provincial programs triggered by extreme weather events like drought or excessive moisture.
Nominations are now being accepted for the Farmer of the Year 2025. Let's recognize the best in our farming communities. If you know a farmer who resides in the County of Forty Mile No.8 who excels in farming practices, management capabilities, conservation methods and is involved in community organizations... NOMINATE THAT FARMER TODAY!! Download the nomination form here.
Please join me in welcoming our newly elected Council for the County of Forty Mile No. 8.
For the 2025 municipal election, eligible voters must be listed on Alberta’s Permanent Electors Register. Check your status or register in advance using VoterLink. If you’re not already registered, you can complete registration at the voting station on Election Day. Please bring one piece of authorized ID showing your name and current address. https://www.voterlink.ab.ca/
Update: The work on this project for 2025 is now completed. Some work will continue on this project in 2026. Thank you for your patience. The County of Forty Mile No. 8 will be undergoing various road upgrades along Rge rd 121 South of Burdett in the month of August 2025. Much of this work will include hauling gravel, in conjunction with fresh oil, in locations from Twp Rd 94 to North of Twp Rd 100. Various patching operations will also take place from Hwy 3 to Twp rd 90. Please slow down and help keep our crews safe in work zones, expect delays, and use alternate routes if possible. Thank-you
**EFFECTIVE APRIL 7, 2025 ** The County of Forty Mile No. 8, Foremost, Alberta increases the Road Weight Allowance to 100% of normal weight on all gravel roads, within the county under County Control.
Please visit 2025 Municipal Election Information for up to date info on Voters, Candidate and Workers information.
Nominations are now being accepted for the Farm Family of the Year Award. Nominations will be accepted until February 28, 2025. You can download the Nomination Form here . Please mail filled in forms to: The 40-Mile County Commentator Box 580, 147 - 5th Ave., Bow Island AB T0K 0G0 Call (403)-545-2258 or (403)-867-3530 for information or questions. Good Luck Everyone!!