Country Canada Rural Municipality Laird No. 404 Village July 5, 1919 Area 102 ha Province Saskatchewan Local time Thursday 6:52 PM | Census division 15 Post office established 1901 Town October 24, 2012 Population 562 (2011) Area code 306 University Bethany College | |
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Weather -21°C, Wind N at 5 km/h, 51% Humidity | ||
Hepburn is a town in Saskatchewan, Canada, approximately 45 kilometres north of Saskatoon.
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Map of Hepburn, SK, Canada
History
Hepburn was settled in the early 20th century as a railroad station. Connection made the community grow overnight and many people moved to the area. Before the 1930s the population of Hepburn had reached over 800 people. In the 1930s, the area was affected by both the great depression and a huge drought affecting most of Western Canada. Many of Hepburn's residents and farmers flocked to cities like Saskatoon and even to the United States. By the end of the decade, the population was less than 300.
In the 1940s, the community sent over 60 men to serve in World War II. After the war, Hepburn started to grow, and new homes were built. In 1989, the province shut down the railroad line, stranding three grain elevators. Like most Saskatchewan grain elevators, two were torn down but one remained, being converted into a museum about the history of Hepburn.
Today
Hepburn today is at 562 residents and is trying to expand itself. In 2000, it developed some old railroad land into a new subdivision. Only 8 lots were made and 3 were sold. Hepburn residents also enjoy the local bowling alley. In 2009 there were approximately 20 lots developed.
Education
Hepburn was home to a small Bible college called Bethany College which had a population of around 73 students before closing in May 2015. 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.