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Foisy is located in Alberta
Foisy
Foisy
Location in Alberta

Foisy is a small community in northern Alberta, Canada. It's not a city or town, but a group of homes and buildings. Foisy is part of the County of St. Paul No. 19.

What is Foisy?

Foisy is located along Highway 36. This road helps people travel to and from the community. It is about 123 kilometers (or 76 miles) northwest of a larger city called Lloydminster. One well-known spot in Foisy is its general store.

How Did Foisy Get Its Name?

The community of Foisy was named after a person. His name was Aladin Foisy. He was an early postmaster in the area. A postmaster is someone who manages a post office. He gave the community his last name.

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