Kerrobert, Saskatchewan
Kerrobert is served by Highway 21, Highway 31, and Highway 51 as well as the Canadian Pacific Railway. It is approximately 65 kilometres (40 mi) east of the Saskatchewan/Alberta border and 180 kilometres (110 mi) west of Saskatoon.
The town is known for its large water tower, clearly visible from 15 kilometres (10 mi) away.
History
The village began with the name of Hartsberg in 1906, which became Kerr-Robert in 1910, with a final name change in 1924 to Kerrobert.
- Historic sites
Kerrobert is home to several historic buildings including the Kerrobert Water Tower (1914), the Kerrobert Library (1910) and the Kerrobert Court House
Kerrobert Court House, located in the centre of the town, was built in 1920. It was designed by the Provincial Architect Maurice W. Sharon and built by Wilson and Wilson of Regina for $145,750. The brick and stone structure was the seat of the Kerrobert Judicial District. The former courthouse is currently used as the Town of Kerrobert Municipal office.
- Kerrobert Rink
Kerrobert's first rink was built in 1910. A tin covered structure was built in 1911 on the 400 block of Manitoba Ave. The arena was used by citizens of the Kerrobert area until it was destroyed in a tornado in 1919. Metal was sent flying for miles and one man was killed by the flying tin. The insurance of the rink had expired a few days before. Residents went back to skating on the slaughterhouse slough. In 1927 there was a shell built to enclose the rink. On the morning of Nov. 25, 1946 the "old blue rink" was found to be burning. Subsequently, the provincial cabinet decided that Kerrobert would purchase and relocate one of the RCAF hangars located in North Battleford. Construction began on the new rink in August 1947 and was finished November 11. The rink was opened Christmas Day for the first time for public skating and curling.
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Kerrobert had a population of 970 living in 410 of its 494 total private dwellings, a change of -5.5% from its 2016 population of 1,026. With a land area of 8.47 km (3.27 sq mi), it had a population density of 114.5/km (296.6/sq mi) in 2021.
| 2021 | 2016 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 970 (-5.5% from 2016) | 1,026 (-3.3% from 2011) | 1,061 (+6.0% from 2006) |
| Land area | 8.47 km (3.27 sq mi) | 8.52 km (3.29 sq mi) | 7.49 km (2.89 sq mi) |
| Population density | 114.5/km (297/sq mi) | 120.4/km (312/sq mi) | 141.7/km (367/sq mi) |
| Median age | 42.8 (M: 40.4, F: 45.2) | 41.8 (M: 40.0, F: 43.8) | 42.2 (M: 39.5, F: 45.2) |
| Private dwellings | 494 (total) 410 (occupied) | 497 (total) | 480 (total) |
| Median household income | $82,000 |
Climate
Kerrobert experiences a dry semi-arid climate. Winters are long, dry and very cold, while summers are short and warm. Precipitation is low, with an annual average of 342mm (13.5 in), and is heavily concentrated in the warmer months.
| Climate data for Kerrobert | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 8 (46) |
8 (46) |
18.5 (65.3) |
31 (88) |
36 (97) |
40.5 (104.9) |
40.5 (104.9) |
38 (100) |
36.7 (98.1) |
29.5 (85.1) |
21.1 (70.0) |
11 (52) |
40.5 (104.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −10.3 (13.5) |
−7 (19) |
0.6 (33.1) |
11.4 (52.5) |
18.8 (65.8) |
22.9 (73.2) |
25.5 (77.9) |
24.7 (76.5) |
18.9 (66.0) |
11.4 (52.5) |
−0.8 (30.6) |
−8.5 (16.7) |
9 (48) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −15.7 (3.7) |
−12.6 (9.3) |
−5 (23) |
4.2 (39.6) |
11 (52) |
15.4 (59.7) |
17.8 (64.0) |
16.7 (62.1) |
11.1 (52.0) |
4.3 (39.7) |
−6.2 (20.8) |
−13.7 (7.3) |
2.3 (36.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −20.6 (−5.1) |
−17.8 (0.0) |
−10.5 (13.1) |
−2.9 (26.8) |
3.2 (37.8) |
7.8 (46.0) |
10 (50) |
8.6 (47.5) |
3.3 (37.9) |
−2.8 (27.0) |
−11.5 (11.3) |
−18.8 (−1.8) |
−4.4 (24.1) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −43.5 (−46.3) |
−45 (−49) |
−37 (−35) |
−24 (−11) |
−9 (16) |
−4.5 (23.9) |
1.5 (34.7) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
−11.5 (11.3) |
−27 (−17) |
−35.5 (−31.9) |
−44.5 (−48.1) |
−45 (−49) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 12 (0.5) |
8.9 (0.35) |
13.4 (0.53) |
24.1 (0.95) |
35.8 (1.41) |
65.5 (2.58) |
66.9 (2.63) |
47.5 (1.87) |
26.5 (1.04) |
13.8 (0.54) |
12.8 (0.50) |
14.4 (0.57) |
341.7 (13.45) |
| Source: Environment Canada | |||||||||||||
Economy
The SaskPower Ermine Power Station is located in Kerrobert, with construction planned to be completed in 2010.
Sports
Every year in March the town of Kerrobert plays host to the Kerrobert Ice Dog Rec Tournament, an ice hockey tournament.
Kerrobert is home to the Kerrobert Tigers of the Sask West Hockey League (SWHL).
Education
The Kerrobert High School was built in 1959. It had a gymnasium, a library, science lab, and a home economics room. The school was known around the area for its football field and the track around it.
In 1968 the Kerrobert High School was renamed the James Charteris Composite High School. James Charteris had worked at the Kerrobert School Unit Board for 22 years. The JCCS (James Charteris Composite School) schooled grade 7-12 until 1989, when Mary Rodney School closed down and grades K-6 were incorporated into JCCS. At this time, the school was again renamed, becoming Kerrobert Composite School Archived 2010-04-10 at the Wayback Machine or KCS.
At one time, the school's Curling Club included 20 students. In 2003, the team won both the provincial title and the gold medal in the Canada Winter Games. In 2005, the team won the Provincial Senior Boys Curling Championship as well.
See also
References
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. Government of Canada. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
- ^ National Archives, Archivia Net. "Post Offices and Postmasters". Archived from the original on 6 October 2006. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
- ^ Government of Saskatchewan, MRD Home. "Municipal Directory System". Archived from the original on 15 January 2016. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
- ^ Commissioner of Canada Elections, Chief Electoral Officer of Canada (2005). "Elections Canada On-line". Archived from the original on 21 April 2007. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
- ^ "Town of Kerrobert website". Retrieved 1 May 2013.
- ^ "Kerrobert Water Tower". Retrieved 1 May 2013.
- ^ "Kerrobert Library". Retrieved 1 May 2013.
- ^ "Kerrobert Court House". Retrieved 1 May 2013.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Saskatchewan". Statistics Canada. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
- ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 21 March 2019. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 20 August 2019.
- ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 18 July 2021.
- ^ Environment Canada Canadian Climate Normals 1971–2000, accessed 30 July 2010
- ^ Ermine Station
- ^ "Kerrobert Minor Hockey". Retrieved 1 May 2013.
- ^ "Kerrobert Composite School". Archived from the original on 10 April 2010. Retrieved 13 January 2009.
External links
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