Trochu, Alberta
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| Town of Trochu | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 5 |
| County | Kneehill |
| Founded | 1903 |
| Government | |
| - Governing body | Trochu Town Council |
| Area [1] | |
| - Total | 2.82 km² (1.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 875 m (2,871 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 1,005 |
| - Density | 356.3/km² (922.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC−7) |
| Highways | Highway 21 Highway 27 Highway 585 |
| Waterway | Ghostpine Creek |
| Website: Town of Trochu | |
Trochu (pronounced /ˈtroʊʃuː/) is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located 15 km (9 mi) north of Three Hills at the junction of Highway 21 and Highway 585, in Kneehill County.
The town is named for Armand Trochu, the settler who founded the St. Anne Ranch Trading Company on the present site of the town in 1903.[3]
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[edit] Demographics
In 2001, the town had a population of 1,033.[1]
In 2006, Trochu had a population of 1,005 living in 450 dwellings, a 2.7% decrease from 2001. The town has a land area of 2.82 km² (1.1 sq mi) and a population density of 356.3/km² (922.8/sq mi).[2]
[edit] Amenities
Amenities include an arena, a curling rink, several restaurants (including Greek, Chinese, and western cuisine), a youth centre, a seniors' drop-in, a lodge and extended care facility (formerly the Trochu Hospital), several farm machinery dealers, an outdoor swimming pool, a campground and ball diamonds, and a local museum.
Also located nearby is St. Ann's Ranch[4], a bed and breakfast on a historical site, TL Bar Ranch, and the Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park.
[edit] Economy
The main industry is agriculture, though the oil and gas industry is bringing more and more revenue into the area.
Trochu is home to an arboretum[5] , which is home to over 1000 trees and shrubs of over 100 species, as well as various native and non-native flowering plant species, and showy floral displays. It is a popular spot for weddings, photo shoots, and group tours.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Town of Trochu community profile—Statistics Canada. 2002. 2001 Community Profiles. Released June 27, 2002. Last modified: 2005-11-30. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 93F0053XIE.
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Trochu—Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-13.
- ^ Town of Trochu—Trochu history
- ^ St. Ann's Ranch
- ^ Alberta Economic Development—The Arboretum at Trochu
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