| Village of Hepburn | |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Census division | 15 |
| Rural Municipalitiy | Laird No. 404 |
| Post Office Established | 1901 |
| Incorporated (village) | July 5, 1919 |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 530 |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| Postal code | S0K 1Z0 |
| Area code(s) | 306 |
| Highways | Highway 12 Highway 375 |
Hepburn is a small farming and college community in Saskatchewan, Canada, approximately 45 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon.
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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 the village 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 the 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 village 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 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.
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Hepburn today is at 500 residents and is trying to expand itself. In 2000, the village 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.
Hepburn is home to a small Bible college called Bethany College which has a population of around 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.
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