I did lots of travelling this summer and it’s fun to just pick a random town along the way and see what it’s all about. This is Ferintosh, Alberta. A nice looking town but struggling to stay alive. I actually visited with some folks at another event in Camrose county and understood more… it’s now considered a hamlet and under the county. It’s a way for these small communities to still get some stuff done with more funds from the region. The problem is they no longer have a town council and so they have less deciding power and less opportunity to grow. There’s a lot more to that but it’s a challenge for sure and it’s why villages like Ferintosh are struggling. Sad because look at it. Beautiful spot on a nice lake. There’s a campground. I should come back and kayak or do some fishing.