It is located 106 km (66 mi) southwest of Medicine Hat, along the Red Coat Trail, in the County of Forty Mile No.

Recreational facilities include an ice arena, swimming pool, curling rink, and baseball diamonds.

Every June, the residents hold a parade, rodeo, and a "Tough Truck" competition.

The Foremost Falcons and Forettes have won many provincial titles in basketball, volleyball, track and field and cross country running.

[12] The community, noted former mayor Ken Kultgen, expects the Centre "will be used by national and international businesses, universities and manufacturing companies.