Southern Alberta Summer Games upcoming events

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Ryan Dahlman

Town of Bow Island

The 2026 Southern Alberta Summer Games arrive this week in the County of Forty Mile No. 8 from July 8-11. 

Here’s a look at some of what’s happening during an incredible week of competition, community, and celebration:

Free Open Swim

1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Wednesday, July 8 – Bow Island Swimming Pool

Friday, July 10 – Foremost Swimming Pool

Grand Opening Ceremonies

Wednesday, July 8 – 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Centennial Park & Campground

Featuring:

-Market in the Park

-DJ Fode

-Free BBQ

-Athlete March (13 Regions) at 5:30 p.m.

-Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos

-Family Games & More

Free Pancake Breakfast

Thursday, July 9 – 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Bow Island Elementary School Parking Lot

Free Yoga in the Park

Thursday, July 9 – 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Centennial Park (South End), Bow Island

Please bring your own mat and water bottle.

Friday Market

Friday, July 10 – 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Golden Age Club, Bow Island

Closing Ceremonies

Saturday, July 11 – 5 p.m.

Centennial Park & Campground

Featuring speeches and the official reveal of next year’s Games.

Athlete After Party

Saturday, July 11

Bow Island Legion

Kale Porteous Memorial Splash Park

Open daily – 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Centennial Park & Campground

Fischer ready to shine for Cypress County

Cypress County

Our Southern Alberta Summer Games team is preparing for the big event in the County of Forty Mile July 8-11, so we’re profiling a few of our athletes.

Everleigh Fischer discovered her love for track and field in kindergarten at Schuler School, and has been involved in the sport for the past five years. Even as a little kid, she was always running everywhere — something that has not changed. She still loves the feeling of running and finds it incredibly fun.

Her favourite events are the 400 metre race and the high jump.

“I love competing, especially trying to break records,” she says. “I will do my best in representing Cypress County in the Summer Games.”

Visit http://www.southernalbertasummergames.ca and follow along as we cheer on our team.

Proposed Highway and Traffic Safety Bylaw public consultation

County of Forty Mile

The County Municipal Enforcement Department submitted a draft bylaw which has received its first reading in Council. Visit http://www.40mile.ca/news-and-notices to view the document and provide comments by July 31.