Trochu, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Trochu
|
|
|---|---|
|
Town
|
|
| Town of Trochu | |
 Trochu
Location in Alberta
|
|
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 5 |
| Municipal district | Kneehill County |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | May 5, 1911 |
| • Town | August 1, 1962 |
| Area
(2021)
|
|
| • Land | 2.78 km2 (1.07 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 872 m (2,861 ft) |
| Population
(2021)
|
|
| • Total | 998 |
| • Density | 359.5/km2 (931.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | Highway 21 Highway 27 Highway 585 |
| Waterway | Ghostpine Creek |
Trochu is a town located in central Alberta, Canada. It is surrounded by Kneehill County. You can find it about 15 kilometers (9 miles) north of Three Hills. It sits where Highway 21 and Highway 585 meet.
The town got its name from Armand Trochu. He was the person who started the St. Anne Ranch Trading Company in 1903, right where the town is today.
Contents
About the Area
Weather in Trochu
Trochu has a climate with warm summers and cold winters. The hottest temperature ever recorded was 37.0 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit). The coldest was -40.5 degrees Celsius (-40.9 degrees Fahrenheit). Most of the rain and snow falls in the summer months.
| 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 | |||||||||||||
Population of Trochu
In 2021, Trochu had a population of 998 people. These people lived in 428 homes. This was a small decrease from its population of 1,058 in 2016. The town covers an area of 2.78 square kilometers (1.07 square miles).
What Trochu Does
Local Economy
The main way people in Trochu make a living is through agriculture, which means farming. However, the oil and gas industry is also becoming more important. It brings more money into the area.
Fun Things to See and Do
Attractions in Trochu
Trochu has some cool places to visit:
- Arboretum: This is a special garden with over 1,000 trees and shrubs. There are more than 100 different kinds of plants here. You can also see many beautiful flowers.
- Local Museum: Learn about the history of Trochu at the town's museum.
- Recreational Spots: Trochu has places for sports and fun. These include an arena for ice sports, an outdoor swimming pool, a campground for camping, and ball diamonds for baseball or softball.
- The World's Tallest Golf Tee: This giant golf tee stands 40 feet tall! You can find it right outside the Trochu Golf and Country Club. It's a great spot for a photo!
Town Services
Community Facilities
Trochu offers several important services for its residents:
- A youth center for young people to gather.
- A seniors' drop-in center for older adults.
- An extended care facility, which used to be the Trochu Hospital.
Famous People from Trochu
Some notable people have connections to Trochu:
- Martin Farndale: A military general in the British Army. He was also a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath.
- Kevin Haller: A professional ice hockey player who won the Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1993.
- Al Purvis: A gold medalist Olympian in ice hockey.
