Sceptre incorporated as a village on April 30, 1913.[1] It restructured on January 1, 2023, relinquishing its village status in favour of becoming a special service area under the jurisdiction of the Rural Municipality of Clinworth No. 230.[2]
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Sceptre had a population of 78 living in 40 of its 46 total private dwellings, a change of -17% from its 2016 population of 94. With a land area of 1.33 km2 (0.51 sq mi), it had a population density of 58.6/km2 (151.9/sq mi) in 2021.[3]
In the 2016 Census of Population, Sceptre had a population of 94 living in 46 of its 54 total private dwellings, a -3.2% change from its 2011 population of 97. With a land area of 1.23 km2 (0.47 sq mi), it had a population density of 76.4/km2 (197.9/sq mi) in 2016.[6]
Arts and culture
Sceptre is home to various works of public art, including cartoon-like fire hydrants, murals, and the world's largest metal wheat sculpture.[7] The latter was created in 1990 and stands 33 feet (10 m) tall.[8]
The former school was reopened in 1988 as the Great Sandhills Museum, with exhibits showcasing the area's natural and human history.[9]
Attractions
Sceptre is north of the Great Sand Hills, a vast area of arid grassland and sand dunes. One of the more accessible parts of the dunes is approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south of the community.[10] Though located on private land, the public is permitted to enter the area.
