- Hepburn, Saskatchewan
Hepburn is a small farming and college town in
Saskatchewan ,Canada , approximately 40 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon.The 2001 Canadian Census recorded the following data for Hepburn::*Population in 2001 (1) 475 :*Population in 1996 (2) 442 :*1996 to 2001 population change (%) 7.5 :*Total private dwellings 187 :*Land area (square km) 1.02
The 2006 Canadian Census reported a 11.6% population growth increasing to 530 residents. [cite book | last = Wilson
first = Peter| editor = Saskatoon Star Phoenix| title = Hepburn: College a draw for newcomers| publisher = Saskatoon Star Phoenix newspaper Saturday March 17, 2007 | pages = p.A2]History
Hepburn was settled in the early 20th century as a
railroad station. Connection made the town grow overnight and many people moved to the area. Before the 1930s the population of the town had reached over 800 people. In the 1930s, the area was affected by both thegreat depression and a hugedrought affecting most of Western Canada. Many of the town's residents and farmers flocked to cities like Saskatoon and even to theUnited States . By the end of the decade, the population was less than 300.In the 1940s, the village sent over 60 men to serve in
World War II . After the war, the town started to grow, and new homes were built. In 1989, the province shut down the railroad line, stranding the large grain elevator built c1928 in the town. Unlike most Saskatchewan grain elevators, the one in Hepburn was not torn down, but rather turned into a museum about the history of Hepburn.Today
Hepburn today is at 500 residents and is trying to expand itself. In 2000, the town developed some old railroad land into a new subdivision. Only 8 lots were made and 3 have been sold. Hepburn residents also enjoy the local bowling alley.
Education
The town is home to a small
Bible college called Bethany College which has a population of 120 students. Hepburn is also home to Hepburn School (elementary and high school) which in 2001 celebrated its 75th anniversary. It is believed to be the oldest school in Saskatchewan continuously operating in its original building.External links
* [http://bethany.sk.ca/ Bethany College Home Page]
* [http://www.virtualsk.com/current_issue/a_wheat_museum.html Museum of Wheat]Location
Coordinates: 52°31'32"N 106°43'50"W
North: Waldheim West: North Saskatchewan River Hepburn East: Hague South: Martensville ee also
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Saskatchewan
*List of communities in Saskatchewan References
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