Trochu
http://www.town.trochu.ab.ca
Welcome
Relocating your family or business?
Please include Trochu at the top of your list
As the Mayor of Trochu, Alberta, I will be the first to admit that I have a bias opinion in favor of our little gem of a town. I would like to share some interesting facts about Trochu. I believe that you will be in awe when you see the community spirit and perhaps you too will decide that Trochu is a place to make your home.
The first consideration in Trochu is the quality we can offer:
Country living with bigger cities 45 min – 2 hours away
Very low crime rate
School hosting Kindergarten – Grade 12 with exceptional teachers
Recreational facilities including a golf course, outdoor swimming pool, an arena, a youth center, ball diamonds and a huge new community center
Tourist attractions such as The Arboretum, St. Anne’s Ranch, a Museum and the Buffalo Jump and the Red Deer River within 15 minutes
Variety of local churches and religious opportunities give the people of Trochu and ideal place to put down roots and raise a family.
Logistics is a consideration in any relocation event so let me acquaint you with our geographical positioning.
We are located in South Central Alberta o Highway 21, which is the 2nd most used North/South Highway behind Highway 2. We are 2 ½ hours S.E. of Edmonton for you Oiler fans, 1 1/5 hours N.E. of Calgary for you Flames fans, 50 minutes S.E. of Red Deer, 40 minutes straight East of Olds.
Our main industry is agriculture and oil & gas. We also have Sunterra Meats Plant that employs over 50 full time staff. For industry purposes we are convenient to railway, shipping, and trucking transport.
These are the facts but you must experience the charm of our Town and the incredible hospitality of al the people in our community to truly understand why we pride ourselves to call Trochu home. Check out our Town at www.trochu.town.ab.ca
Economic Development is the highest priority for Trochu, so if you’re looking for a move please call us first as will be very accommodating.
Thank You for visiting the Town of Trochu site on the albertafirst.com network.
Mayor Barry Kletke
Come and sew the seeds of your own quilt patch and grow with Trochu and area.
Area Overview
Trochu is located in East Central Alberta approximately 80 kilometers southeast of Red Deer. Functioning primarily as an agricultural service centre, Trochu has a trading area population of approximately 5,000. Highway 21, a major north/south transportation artery in East Central Alberta, intersects with Secondary Highway 585 at Trochu. These roadways provide Trochu with excellent transportation links. The topography of the area surrounding the Town consists of rolling farmland. The town itself is situated on the north bank of a large coulee that contains the Trochu Creek, a tributary of the Kneehills Creek which in turn flows into the Red Deer River. The land slopes from a high point in the Northwest of the town towards the coulee in the Southeast.
Location
The Town of Trochu is located in the Municipal District of Kneehill No. 48, on Highway 21. It is 152 km northeast of Calgary, 82 km southeast of Red Deer and 75 km northwest of Drumheller.
So hitch your wagon and come to where high tech blends with the serenity of Trochu and life just gets better.
Economic Base
The economic base of the region includes Alberta Beef, Agriculture, Oil, Natural gas, Methane Gas, and tourism.
Economic Facts
Major Businesses Products/Services
Financial Institutions
- Bank of Montreal
- Alberta Treasury Branch
Utilities
Electrical Power
Atco
202 Main Street
Three Hills, Alberta
Tel: 1-800-668-2248
Natural Gas
Atco Gas
30 1A North
Trochu, Alberta
T0M 2C0
Tel: 442-3933
Telus
Tel: 1-888-223-0300
Water Supply
The Town of Trochu receives their water from the Red Deer River through the Town of Three Hills distribution system.
Waste Management
Sewage is treated by 4 short and 2 long detention lagoons.
Residential and industrial garbage is collected weekly, while commercial garbage is collected twice weekly.
Taxation
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0.0144400
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0.0274800 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate |
0.0040600 |
0.0065200 |
Transportation
Air Service
The nearest airport is at Three Hills, 10 km south of Trochu. The nearest commercial and air freight services are at Calgary International Airport.
Rail Service
Trochu is served by a Canadian National Railway secondary main line. Spur trackage is available.
Highways
Connecting highways are Highway 21, Highway 27 and Highway 585.
Trucking Firms
Hiway 9 Transport
Bus Services
Regularly scheduled service is available.
Community Lifestyle
Recreation
Trochu has a municipal campground with 13 fully-serviced sites. Only 20 km east of town is the Tolman Bridge Provincial Recreation Area with 69 sites.
Trochu has a golf club, archery field and shooting range, swimming pool, tennis courts, 4 baseball diamonds, and a number of playgrounds for small children. There is also a Senior Citizen's Drop-In Centre.
Community Organizations
There are a number of community organizations such as: Masons, Knights of Columbus, Eastern Star, 4-H Club, Historical Society, Royal Purple, Lions Club, Royal Canadian Legion, Chamber of Commerce, Gun Club, Light Horse Association and others. In addition there are a number of sports groups.
Special Annual Events/Attractions
- Trochu Arboretum / Available for weddings, photo's and functions.
Hospitality
Accommodation
- Trochu River Road Inn
- Yale Hotel
- St. Ann Ranch Country Bed and Breakfast Teahouse
- Dog Tired Inn
- Trochu Lion's Campground
- Bankers Inn
Restaurants
- Buffalo Jump Pizzeria & Lounge
- Peking Cafe
- Yale Hotel Dining Lounge
- St. Ann Ranch Country Bed and Breakfast Teahouse
- River Rock Restaurant
- Taste of Greece
Religious Facilities
- Lutheran Church
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- Trochu Baptist Church
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- United Church of Canada
St. Anne's Catholic Church - A monument to Trochu's rich heritage
The Arboretum is a beautiful area to hold a wedding, take pictures or relax with your lunch and a good book.
Bookings for wedding photos or weddings please call
403 442-3085
Education
Trochu is part of the Golden Hills Regional School Division No. 15, headquartered in Strathmore [Tel: 403-934-5121].
Daycare/Nursery
There is 1 day care facility in Trochu.
Public
Schools in Trochu include Pontmain School [K-3] and Trochu Valley School [4-12].
Separate
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Private
N/A
Post Secondary
Red Deer Collegeand Olds College are within commuting distance of Trochu.Red Deer College offers a wide variety of certificate, diploma and university transfer courses, while Olds College specializes in agriculture.The City of Calgary also provides additional post-secondary education facilities.
Health Care
The St. Mary's Health Care Centre has 25 nursing home beds as well as a lodge care facility. There are 3 doctors, 1 dentist, 1 medical clinic, 1 dental clinic and a senior citizens lodge. Active hospital care is available at Three Hills, 13 km away.
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Fire Protection
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Trochu is served by a volunteer fire department. Police Services
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Trochu is served by the Three Hills detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP]
Ambulance Services
Dial 911
Kneehill Ambulance Service provides ambulance service to Trochu
Community Services
Municipal
Town of Trochu
P.O. Box 340
Trochu, Alberta
T0M 2C0
Tel: 403-442-3085
Fax: 403-442-2528
Administration
Municipal Library
Public Works
Regional
Community Futures Wild Rose is a user-friendly business development centre, entrepreneurial development centre, career and employment centre, and a key partner in community economic development in the Wild Rose Region. Specific services we provide include:
- Fully repayable business loans up to $150,000
- Free job posting service with in-office paper job board and online job bank
- Career counselling and job search assistance including resume and cover letter preparation assistance
- Free internet and computer access, plus access to printing and photocopying
- Small business training through the Self Employment Program and free and low cost business seminars via tele-conferencing
Community Futures Wild Rose
PO Box 2159
Strathmore, AB
T1P 1K2 |
Tel: (403) 934-6488
Toll free: (888) 881-9675
Fax: (403) 934-6492 |
Web: www.cfwildrose.ca |
Provincial
Transportation and Utilities
Provincial Park Office [Seasonal]
Federal
Post Office
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10.7
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14.7
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16.7
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16.3
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10.8
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4.5
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3.3
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1.6
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1.6
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11.8
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17.6
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21.2
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23.5
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Trochu, Alberta, Canada