Libraries and Internet Access
Libraries and Internet Access
The Bow Island and Foremost Libraries are members of the Shortgrass Library System.
Shockware, Cci Wireless, and Xplornet currently provide high-speed wireless internet services to most County residents. Also, TELUS dialup service is available to all county residents. For high speed access where wireless is not an option satellite coverage is available. Telus, Rogers and Bell each have some wireless mobility coverage in the County.
**To ensure residents and businesses have affordable, accessible, and high-quality broadband access, the County of Forty Mile No. 8, in partnership with local businesses and landowners, has begun to invest in and own a high-speed open-access broadband network. The purpose of this network is to reduce the digital divide of those who have access to broadband and those who do not. This investment will provide opportunities for economic prosperity and social well-being, for now and for generations to come. Go to Business Resources
under the Broadband/Open Access Network(OAN) Internet Strategy section for more information