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Proposed Highway and Traffic Safety Bylaw

By Edward Moloughney • August 17, 2026
Municipal Enforcement is proposing a Highway and Traffic Safety Bylaw to address several issues relating to the use of public rights-of-way throughout the County. The proposed bylaw consolidates a number of existing bylaws and establishes regulations, prohibitions, and penalties relating to the following matters. 1) A permit or license of occupation must be acquired for the use of any public right-of-way, including temporary fencing for grazing, ditch haying/baling, semi-permanent grazing/farming (the old leasing program), Texas gates, parades, and events, etc. 2) ATV use on rural roads permitted only for agricultural use with conditions 3) Weight limits and truck routes within hamlets are established 4) Prohibition on the use of engine retarder brakes within hamlets 5) Property owners will be responsible for the maintenance of adjacent sidewalks, boulevards, and alleys 6) Regulations on parking are defined 7) Obstruction to pedestrians and traffic are defined 8) Tires with spikes or damaging lugs are prohibited The proposed bylaw may be viewed at www.40mile.ca. Anyone wishing to provide comments relating to the proposed bylaw may send an email to [email protected] or deliver written submissions to 113072 Hwy 61, Foremost. Submissions must be received at the County no later than September 13, 2026.

Proposed Highway and Traffic Safety Bylaw - Public Consultation

By Richard Unser • June 29, 2026
A drafted Highway and Traffic Safety Bylaw was presented to the County of Forty Mile No. 8 Council on June 24th, 2026, who passed it through First Reading. The public now has an opportunity to review the draft and provide comments. It can be found here. The proposed bylaw addresses issues relating to the regulation of traffic, the use of road allowances (including ditches), parking, speed limits, weight and dimension restrictions, off-highway vehicle access, damage to roads, signs, obstructions, permits, the responsibility of property owners, and associated offences and penalties. The drafted bylaw and several schedules can be viewed through this link HERE. Interested or concerned parties may provide comment by sending an email to [email protected] or by mail to County of Forty Mile No. 8, Box 160, Foremost, AB, Canada, T0K 0X0. Submissions must be received at the County office no later than 11:59 pm on July 31, 2026 and clearly reference the draft Highway and Traffic Safety Bylaw. For clarification or questions relating to this draft bylaw or the processes, please email [email protected] .
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the landfill hours/rates?

    Visit the Waste Services page for information on rates, hours and more. Call the locations for more details.

  • How do I set up a bulk water account?

    Call the County Office @ 403-867-3530 and have the following information available: 


    i. Name

    ii. Company Name (if applicable)

    iii. Mailing address

    iv. Phone Number


    We will then issue you an access number and invoice you monthly (for County rate payers).


    We can set up a prepaid account if you are not a County ratepayer.

  • What is my account number?

    • Tax – Account Number is your Roll Number or you 8-digit alpha-numeric Customer ID if you are paying more than one roll (ex. ABCD0001)
    • Utilities – Account Number is your 7-digit account number (ex. 400100)
    • 40-Mile Park – Account Number is your 8-digit alpha-numeric Customer ID (ex. ABCD0001)
    • Bulk Water & other receivables – Account Number is your 8-digit alpha-numeric Customer ID (ex. ABCD0001)

  • How do I update my information with the County?

    You may send an email to [email protected] with your old and new information.

    • You can contact the office @ 403-867-3530 and request a change of address form
    • You can mail in the changes to County of Forty Mile No.8, Box 160 Foremost, AB T0K0X0
    • Stop in at our office located at 113072 AB-61 Foremost, Alberta

  • What is my (tax/water/park) account number?

    Tax – Account Number is your Roll Number or you 8-digit alpha-numeric Customer ID if you are paying more than one roll (ex. ABCD0001)

    • Utilities – Account Number is your 7-digit account number (ex. 400100)

    • 40-Mile Park – Account Number is your 8-digit alpha-numeric Customer ID (ex. ABCD0001)

    • Bulk Water & other receivables – Account Number is your 8-digit alpha-numeric Customer ID (ex. ABCD0001)

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