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Cochin
The Resort Village of Cochin, situated between Murray and Jackfish Lakes along Highway 4 North, offers a picturesque setting filled with natural beauty, including trees, hills, songbirds, and various waterfowl like pelicans, loons, and ducks. A serene creek links the two lakes, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts. Jackfish Lake, formed by glacial activity, features a notable 'rock island' near Martinson's Beach, which becomes a sanctuary for birds in the summer and a prime fishing spot year-round.
Historically, the area served as a key route for First Nations people, fur traders, missionaries, and adventurers. The Cochin-Green Lake Trail, located 4.5 kilometers south of Cochin, once connected the Hudson Bay post at Green Lake with the south. This trail played a crucial role during the fur trade era and was actively patrolled by the North West Mounted Police during the North-West Resistance in 1885. It was also crossed by troops pursuing Big Bear during that time.
To the north of Cochin lie the Saulteaux and Moosomin First Nations, and the village is surrounded by family farms, with Battlefords Provincial Park just a short drive away. The village was named after Father Louis Cochin, a Catholic missionary who founded the Thunderchild Mission in 1884. Father Cochin is remembered for his work with the Cree, especially during the North-West Resistance of 1885, where he acted as a mediator between Major-General Middleton and Poundmaker’s Band. He lived in the area, spending winters by Jackfish Lake, and passed away in 1927, with the village later being named in his honor.
French settlers began arriving around Jackfish Lake by 1907, leading to the establishment of businesses and the opening of the Cochin Post Office in 1915. During the 1920s, the area developed as a summer resort destination as families from surrounding regions leased land around the lakes, leading to the construction of cabins and the growth of Cochin. Commercial fishing and market gardens also emerged during this period.
Cochin was officially recognized as an organized hamlet in 1978 and later incorporated as a resort village on January 1, 1988. The summer population exceeds 2,500 when including neighboring resort areas. Today, Cochin's economy thrives on tourism, supported by activities like camping, fishing, boating, hiking, and golf, as well as a lighthouse attraction. The village offers amenities such as two stores, service stations, a post office, a community hall, two churches, a fire hall, and playgrounds. As of 2016, Cochin had a population of 148 and is located within Census Division No. 17 on the shores of Jackfish Lake in the Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468.
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