Kerrobert, Saskatchewan
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Kerrobert is a town in west central Saskatchewan
. Incorporated in 1910, its 2007 population was 1,011. This quaint small town is home of the Kerrobert Tigers. The town is known for its large water tower, clearly visible from 15 kilometres away.
Kerrobert is located on Highways #21, #31, and #51 in West Central Saskatchewan. It is approximately 65 kilometres from the Saskatchewan
/Alberta
border and 180 kilometres from Saskatoon
, located on the Canadian Pacific railway.
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 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."
The courthouse is currently used as the Town of Kerrobert Municipal office.
Subsequently the provincial minister
decided that Kerrobert would purchase and relocate one of the RCAF hangers 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.
Ermine Power Station
is located in Kerrobert, with construction planned to be completed in 2010.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....
. Incorporated in 1910, its 2007 population was 1,011. This quaint small town is home of the Kerrobert Tigers. The town is known for its large water tower, clearly visible from 15 kilometres away.
Kerrobert is located on Highways #21, #31, and #51 in West Central Saskatchewan. It is approximately 65 kilometres from the Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....
/Alberta
Alberta
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
border and 180 kilometres from Saskatoon
Saskatoon
Saskatoon is a city in central Saskatchewan, Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. Residents of the city of Saskatoon are called Saskatonians. The city is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344....
, located on the Canadian Pacific railway.
Kerrobert School History
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 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."
Courthouse
The courthouse, located in the center of the town of Kerrobert, was built in 1920. It was designed by the Provincial Architect Maurice W. Sharon and built by Wilson and Wilson of Regina. Altogether it cost $145,750.00. It was made out of brick and stone and it was the seat of the Kerrobert Judicial District.The 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 cyclone 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 minister
Provincial minister
Provincial minister may refer to:* A member of the Executive Council for one of the provinces of Canada* A minister in one of the provincial governments of Pakistan* Provincial superior, a major superior of a religious order...
decided that Kerrobert would purchase and relocate one of the RCAF hangers 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.
Kerrobert Ice Dog Rec Tournament
Every year in March the town of Kerrobert plays host to an ice hockey tournament.Economy
The SaskPowerSaskPower
Since 1929, SaskPower has been the principal supplier of electricity in Saskatchewan, Canada. Today, it serves more than 473,000 customers and manages $5.3 billion in assets...
Ermine Power Station
Ermine Power Station
Ermine Power Station is a natural gas fired station owned by SaskPower, under construction located near Kerrobert, Saskatchewan, Canada and operated as a peaking plant. The project underwent environmental assessment in 2008. The project, at a cost of $150M is under construction with an expected...
is located in Kerrobert, with construction planned to be completed in 2010.