Hepburn, Saskatchewan

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Village of Hepburn
Village
Main Street
Location of Hepburn in Saskatchewan
Coordinates: 52°31′32″N 106°43′50″W / 52.52556°N 106.73056°W / 52.52556; -106.73056
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Census division 15
Rural Municipality Laird No. 404
Post Office Established 1901
Incorporated (village) July 5, 1919
Area
 • Total 1.02 km2 (0.39 sq mi)
Population (2011)
 • Total 562
 • Density 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
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.

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 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 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.

Demographics

Canada census – Hepburn, Saskatchewan community profile
 201120062001

Population:
Land area:
Population density:
Median age:
Total private dwellings:
Median household income:

562 (6.0% from 2006)
1.02 km2 (0.39 sq mi)


215

530 (11.6% from 2001)
1.02 km2 (0.39 sq mi)
517.2 /km2 (1,340 /sq mi)
31.4 (M: 31.6, F: 31.2)
196
$42,176

475 (7.5% from 1996)
1.02 km2 (0.39 sq mi)
548.4 /km2 (1,420 /sq mi)
32.2 (M: 32.1, F: 32.2)
187
$31,494

References: 2011[1] 2006[2] 2001[3]

Today

Hepburn today is at 562 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.

Education

Bethany College

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.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "2011 Community Profiles". Canada 2011 Census. Statistics Canada. July 5, 2013. Retrieved 2012-04-15. 
  2. ↑ "2006 Community Profiles". Canada 2006 Census. Statistics Canada. March 30, 2011. Retrieved 2010-11-30. 
  3. ↑ "2001 Community Profiles". Canada 2001 Census. Statistics Canada. February 17, 2012. Retrieved 2010-11-30. 

External links

 Waldheim Rosthern
North Saskatchewan River Hague
   Hepburn  
Dalmeny Martensville Osler

Coordinates: 52°31′32″N 106°43′50″W / 52.52556°N 106.73056°W / 52.52556; -106.73056

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