Trochu, Alberta

Town in Alberta, Canada

51°49′25″N 113°13′58″W / 51.82361°N 113.23278°W / 51.82361; -113.23278CountryCanadaProvinceAlbertaRegionCentral AlbertaCensus division5Municipal districtKneehill CountyIncorporated^[1] • VillageMay 5, 1911 • TownAugust 1, 1962Government

• MayorBarry Kletke • Governing bodyTrochu Town CouncilArea

(2021)^[2]

• Land2.78 km² (1.07 sq mi)Elevation

^[3]

872 m (2,861 ft)Population

(2021)^[2]

• Total998 • Density359.5/km² (931/sq mi)Time zoneUTC−7 (MST) • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)HighwaysHighway 21
Highway 27
Highway 585WaterwayGhostpine CreekWebsiteOfficial website

Trochu /ˈtroʊʃuː/ is a town in central Alberta, Canada that is surrounded by Kneehill County. It is approximately 15 km (9.3 mi) north of Three Hills at the junction of Highway 21 and Highway 585.

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.^[4]

Geography

Climate

Climate data for Trochu (1981-2010)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °C (°F)	13.0 (55.4)	17.5 (63.5)	20.5 (68.9)	29.0 (84.2)	34.5 (94.1)	35.5 (95.9)	37.0 (98.6)	35.5 (95.9)	34.0 (93.2)	29.5 (85.1)	22.5 (72.5)	15.0 (59.0)	37.0 (98.6)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	−5.7 (21.7)	−2.4 (27.7)	2.8 (37.0)	11.6 (52.9)	17.6 (63.7)	21.3 (70.3)	23.7 (74.7)	23.8 (74.8)	17.8 (64.0)	10.9 (51.6)	0.9 (33.6)	−4.7 (23.5)	9.8 (49.6)
Daily mean °C (°F)	−11.1 (12.0)	−7.8 (18.0)	−2.7 (27.1)	4.8 (40.6)	10.6 (51.1)	14.7 (58.5)	16.9 (62.4)	16.5 (61.7)	10.9 (51.6)	4.4 (39.9)	−4 (25)	−9.7 (14.5)	3.6 (38.5)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	−16.3 (2.7)	−13.2 (8.2)	−8.1 (17.4)	−2 (28)	3.7 (38.7)	8.1 (46.6)	9.9 (49.8)	9.1 (48.4)	4.0 (39.2)	−2.1 (28.2)	−8.9 (16.0)	−14.6 (5.7)	−2.5 (27.5)
Record low °C (°F)	−40.5 (−40.9)	−40.5 (−40.9)	−34 (−29)	−22 (−8)	−6 (21)	−1.5 (29.3)	−2 (28)	−2 (28)	−8 (18)	−24.5 (−12.1)	−33.5 (−28.3)	−39 (−38)	−40.5 (−40.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	15.2 (0.60)	9.8 (0.39)	22.7 (0.89)	19.7 (0.78)	50.5 (1.99)	78.8 (3.10)	77.0 (3.03)	60.9 (2.40)	45.1 (1.78)	13.4 (0.53)	12.9 (0.51)	10.8 (0.43)	416.6 (16.40)
Source: Environment Canada^[5]

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Trochu had a population of 998 living in 428 of its 469 total private dwellings, a change of -5.7% from its 2016 population of 1,058. With a land area of 2.78 km² (1.07 sq mi), it had a population density of 359.0/km² (929.8/sq mi) in 2021.^[2]

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Trochu recorded a population of 1,058 living in 421 of its 472 total private dwellings, a -1.3% change from its 2011 population of 1,072. With a land area of 2.78 km² (1.07 sq mi), it had a population density of 380.6/km² (985.7/sq mi) in 2016.^[6]

The Town of Trochu's 2012 municipal census counted a population of 1,067,^[7] a 4.1% decrease from its 2009 municipal census population of 1,113.^[8]

Economy

The main industry is agriculture, though the oil and gas industry is bringing more and more revenue into the area.

Attractions

Trochu is home to an arboretum,^[9] which is home to over 1,000 trees and shrubs of over 100 species, as well as various native and non-native flowering plant species, and showy floral displays.

Trochu also has a local museum and has recreational venues including an arena, an outdoor swimming pool, a campground and ball diamonds.

The town is home to "The World's Tallest Golf Tee", which towers 40 ft tall. It is located just outside the Trochu Golf and Country Club.^[10]

Infrastructure

Amenities in Trochu include a youth centre, a seniors' drop-in centre and an extended care facility (formerly the Trochu Hospital)

Notable people

Martin Farndale, military general in the British Army and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath^[11]^[12]
Kevin Haller, Stanley Cup Champion with the Montreal Canadiens in 1993
Al Purvis, gold medalist Olympian ice hockey player^[13]

References

^ "Location and History Profile: Town of Trochu" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 660. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
^ "Alberta Private Sewage Systems 2009 Standard of Practice Handbook: Appendix A.3 Alberta Design Data (A.3.A. Alberta Climate Design Data by Town)" (PDF) (PDF). Safety Codes Council. January 2012. pp. 212–215 (PDF pages 226–229). Retrieved October 9, 2013.
^ Town of Trochu Archived September 15, 2006, at the Wayback Machine—Trochu history
^ Environment Canada—[1]. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
^ "Town of Trochu – Minutes for the Council Meeting held June 11, 2012" (PDF). Town of Trochu. June 11, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
^ "Alberta 2009 Official Population List" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. September 15, 2009. Retrieved September 14, 2010.
^ Alberta Economic Development Archived February 18, 2004, at the Wayback Machine—The Arboretum at Trochu
^ "World's Largest Golf Tee | Alberta Canada". www.travelalberta.com. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
^ CFB Suffield. Foreword to "A History of CFB Suffield" by Sir Martin Farndale, 1982
^ Mote, Robert. "General, Sir Martin Baker FARNDALE, KCB b. 06 Jan 1929 Trochu, Alberta, Canada d. 10 May 2000 England: Ozigen". Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2012. Accessed November 13, 2012.
^ Gerein, Keith. "Al Purvis hockey leader, Edmonton automotive icon: Businessman earned Olympic gold", Edmonton Journal, August 16, 2009. Accessed August 17, 2009.