New Sarepta, Alberta
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| Village of New Sarepta | |
| Motto: The Cartoon Capital of Canada | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census Division | No. 11 |
| County | Leduc |
| Founded | 1904 |
| Incorporated | 1904 |
| Government | |
| - Governing body | New Sarepta Village Council |
| - Mayor | Ms. Carmen Fedirko |
| - Deputy Mayor | Diane Relland |
| - Councillor | Dawn Lucas |
| - Councillor | Kim Thompson |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.28 km² (0.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 770 m (2,526 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| - Total | 410 |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Highways | 21 |
| Waterways | Joseph Lake |
| Website: New Sarepta.com | |
New Sarepta is a village in central Alberta, Canada. It is located east of the city of Leduc, along Highway 21.
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[edit] History
[edit] Name
Sarepta, North West Territories - New Sarepta, Alberta. Zarephath, Sarepta was an old Testament Town near Sidon. It is remembered chiefly because Elijah resided here during the latter half of the famine caused by the drought. ( I Kings 17:9 )
It's Greek equivalent "Sarepta" is mentioned in Luke 4:26 It was here that God miraculously sustained the prophet Elijah through the widow of Zarephath. Ruins such as columns and slabs of this ancient town survive in the Holy Land. The Roman roads here remain in near perfect condition.
Sarepta, Russia, on the Volga River was founded by Moravian Brethren from Saxony in Germany in the years 1765-1773. The colony thrived for many years. About a century after its founding, the established German Lutheran Church in Russia, with the support of the Russian government, began efforts to take Sarepta under its wing. Many of the Brethren objected to this and left the colony. Apparently some of them went to Volhynia, Russia, where they lived on rented land for a time. In the 1880's and 1890's land buying in Volyhnia was restricted by the Russian government. This caused many of the Brethren to migrate to South America, Canada and the United States. Today the descendants are referred to as the "Germans from Russia".
The settlers and pioneers of this area were to select a name that would be easy to pronounce in English and other languages. Various suggestions were made such as Biblical names, names of outstanding significance to Moravian characters, and names of some historical value.
Approximately 60 people signed a document favouring the name Sarepta. Shortly thereafter, the name Sarepta, North West Territories prevailed for a while, but eventually Alberta became a province and a post office bearing the name would be needed. The "New" was then added because the name Sarepta was already a place name in Ontario and the government was not about to approve the similarity. Another reason for the "New" was that an honored old Moravian name was again on its own.
The name Sarepta was designated to this settlement on October 2, 1904
[edit] Timeline
- 1906 New Sarepta School District #1548 in the Region.
- 1912 Long Prairie Store located in New Sarepta Region.
- 1915 Railroad Service through New Sarepta.
- 1916 First Post Office.
- 1919 Lutheran Church was established.
- 1920 Moravian Church in district - Rev. William Scheel.
- 1921 Grain elevator built.
- 1927 New Sarepta village school was organized.
- 1928 First Hotel.
- 1944 Curling rink was built.
- 1949 Oil Boom.
- 1962 New Sarepta Rural Fire was incorporated.
- 1972 Agriculture Building was built.
- 1984 Tire & Girdle Store was built.
[edit] Infrastructure
[edit] Businesses and Services
- ATB Financial
- Brian's Backhoe Service
- CAFY Youth Center
- Canada Post
- International Metal Manufacturing Inc.
- New Sarepta Car Wash
- New Sarepta Hotel (Bar)
- New Sarepta Municipal Library
- New Sarepta Market (Former: Out 2 Lunch Grocery and Cafe)
- Small Town Spirits
- Soup to Nuts Sales (new and used)
- Walsh, Dr. G. Brian (Chiropractor)
[edit] Religion
- St. John's Lutheran Church
- New Sarepta Country Church
- Zion Evangelical Missionary Church
[edit] Education
- New Sarepta Playschool
- New Sarepta Elementary School
- New Sarepta Community High School
[edit] Recreation
Winter
- New Sarepta Minor Hockey Association
- New Sarepta Skating Club [No Club 2006-Present]
- Girl Guides
- Senior Floor Curling
Summer
- Basbeball
- Slowpitch
- Softball
- Running Track
- Basketball Courts
- Playgrounds
- Bent Stik Golf Course
- Legacy Ridge Golf Course
[edit] Demographics
In 2006, New Sarepta had a population of 410 living in 179 dwellings, a 7.3% increase from 2001. The village has a land area of 2.28 km² (0.9 sq mi) and a population density of 179.8/km² (465.7/sq mi).[1]
These numbers are expected to change drastically with the surge in housing developments in New Sarepta. The existing 'Sports View' subdivision has grown significantly, and the new subdivision of 'Falcon Crest' includes an agressive development plan.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (2006). New Satrepta- Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-06-04.
