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B A T U S 2 0 1 0


are automatically a member. The Prairie Rose Club hold various events throughout the year including summer and winter exercises, Ladies Christmas function, quiz nights, karaoke nights, and much more. Located in the Church Building.


For those working at Trails End Camp


(TEC) and living in Cochrane Cochrane is a small town (population 12400 in 2004) in the Bow River Valley. The town was named after Senator Matthew Henry Cochrane who established the Cochrane Ranche in 1881. Initially a railway siding, Cochrane became a small hamlet and then a village in 1903. In 1906 there was a population of just 158. Within five years the population had more than doubled. The community continued to grow and the inhabitants utilised the resources at hand. By World War 1 Cochrane was home to a stone quarry, a saw mill and four brick plants. Skilled people were able to use the local products and develop buildings of quality and style, giving the town a unique character.


The onset of the war and the depression of 1913 caused many people to leave Cochrane. It did, however, continue to act as a service centre for the rural population and the village survived with a decreased but constant population of around 300. After the Second World War there was a renewed programme of expansion. In 1971 the village was incorporated as a Town and the small population had risen to in excess of 800.


Today, the town of Cochrane still retains both its western heritage and, even with an ever increasing population, its small town hospitality.


Cochrane is 35km North West of Downtown Calgary and 110km east of Banff. The town is small enough to have a community feeling, but large enough to cater to all your daily needs. There are large supermarkets, sporting facilities, medical centres and a number of bars and restaurants.


An excellent source of information is the town’s website – www.cochrane.ca. Banking


A current account (known as a “checking” account in Canada) can be opened with the Royal Bank of Canada. A monthly fee may apply. RBC also offers internet banking (www.rbcroyalbank.com).


BFBS


BFBS does NOT broadcast in Cochrane. A selection of BFBS recordings on DVD, however, is sent to Trails End Camp weekly for the use of both the temporary and permanent staff.


Churches


There are numerous churches of all denominations within the town of Cochrane Cinema


Cochrane has a small cinema (theatre), the Movie House (www.cochranemoviehouse. com). A larger cinema can be found in Crowfoot.


DVD Rental


There are a number of rental stores, but the two largest are Movie Gallery and Blockbuster.


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