Coldwell Banker Battle River Realty

Our History

Battle River Realty Ltd. was incorporated in September 1968 by Norman & Eloise Umbach.  At that time, real estate, insurance, and property management were all part of the business which was located on Main Street in downtown Camrose.

In 1988 Battle River Realty Ltd. joined The Canada Trust Realty Network and operated as Canada Trust Battle River Realty.  In 1993 the business purchased the former Al & Ann Schloss residence and the business moved to its present location.  In 1996 Coldwell Banker Corporation purchased the real estate division of Canada Trust and the business became known as Coldwell Banker Battle River Realty, as it is known today.

Dennis Johnson and Gerry Davis bought Battle River Realty Ltd. in 1984 and have recently sold the business to Jessica and Alton Puddicombe, February 1, 2018. Jessica Puddicombe is the current Broker and Gerry Davis and Dennis Johnson continue their real estate careers as Associate Brokers.

Coldwell Banker Corporation was founded in San Francisco in 1906 by Colbert Coldwell and Benjamin Arthur Banker, hence the name.  The reason Coldwell Baker Corporation has flourished over 100 years has to do with the company's business philosophy which is reflected in a quote from Chandler B. Barton, Former President and CEO of Coldwell Banker Corporation:

"When you think about our business, our job, really, is to help people achieve security, comfort, and peace of mind.  Outside of family and human life, a person's home is the most treasured thing on earth.  Whether we're helping a young family move into their first home, or assisting a large corporation in relocating valued employees, our job at Coldwell Banker is to help people experience one of the most important investments they'll ever make - a home.  What a tremendous and marvelous responsibility we have."

-Chandler B. Barton