Sceptre, Saskatchewan
| Village of Sceptre | |
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| Coordinates: 50°54′N 109°16′W / 50.9°N 109.26°WCoordinates: 50°54′N 109°16′W / 50.9°N 109.26°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Region | Saskatchewan |
| Census division | No. 8 |
| Rural Municipality | Clinworth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.23 km2 (0.47 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 99 |
| • Density | 80.4/km2 (208/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CST |
| Postal code | S0N 2H0 |
| Area code(s) | 306 |
Sceptre is a village in southwestern Saskatchewan, with a population of 99 as of the 2006 census.[1]
The former school was reopened in 1988 as the Great Sandhills Museum, with exhibits showcasing the area's natural and human history.[2]
The village is home to various works of public art, including cartoon-like fire hydrants, murals, and the world's largest metal wheat sculpture.[3] The latter was created in 1990 and stands 33 feet (10 m) tall.[4]
Sceptre is situated just north of the Great Sand Hills, a vast area of arid grassland and sand dunes. One of the more easily accessible parts of the dunes is located about 10 km south of the village.[5] Though located on private land, the public is permitted to enter the area.
It is the birthplace of Bert Olmstead, a five-time Stanley Cup winner.[6]
[edit] References
- ^ "Community Profile - Sceptre, Saskatchewan". Statistics Canada. http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4708054&Geo2=PR&Code2=47&Data=Count&SearchText=Sceptre&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=47&B1=All&Custom=. Retrieved 2009-02-02.
- ^ "The Great Sandhills Museum". The Great Sandhills Museum. http://www.greatsandhillsmuseum.com/. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
- ^ "Art & Artisans". http://www.greatsandhillsriverroutes.com/artisans.html. Retrieved 2010-11-25.
- ^ Yanciw, David. "Village of Sceptre, Saskatchewan". Big Things - the Monuments of Canada. http://www.bigthings.ca/sask/scepter.html. Retrieved 2010-11-25.
- ^ "Great Sandhills & River Routes Map". http://www.greatsandhillsriverroutes.com/map.html. Retrieved 2010-11-25.
- ^ Kevin Shea. "One on One with Bert Olmstead". Hockey Hall of Fame. http://www.legendsofhockey.net/html/spot_oneononep198502.htm. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
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