New Sarepta facts for kids

Quick facts for kids New Sarepta
Hamlet
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New Sarepta Location in Leduc County Show map of Leduc County New Sarepta Location in Alberta Show map of Alberta
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Region	Central Alberta
Census Division	No. 11
Municipal district	Leduc County
Founded	1904
Incorporated (Village)	January 1, 1960
Dissolved	September 1, 2010
Area  (2021)
• Land	2.24 km2 (0.86 sq mi)
Elevation	770 m (2,530 ft)
Population  (2021)
• Total	495
• Density	221.3/km2 (573/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−7 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−6 (MDT)
Highways	21
Waterways	Joseph Lake

New Sarepta is a small community known as a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada. It is part of Leduc County. You can find it about 23 kilometers (14 miles) east of the city of Leduc along Highway 21.

New Sarepta used to be a village. It officially became a village on January 1, 1960. However, on September 1, 2010, it changed its status and became a hamlet.

History of New Sarepta

How New Sarepta Got Its Name

The name Sarepta has a long history! An ancient city called Sarepta was located on the coast of what is now Lebanon. This city was also mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible as Zarephath.

Later, in the 1700s, a group of people called the Moravian Brethren from Germany started a village in Russia named Sarepta. About a century later, many of these Moravians decided to move away. Some of them traveled all the way to Canada.

These settlers, who were part of the Germans from Russia community, wanted to start a new home. They chose the name Sarepta to honor their old village. The government officially named the settlement Sarepta on October 2, 1904. When Alberta became a province in 1905, "New" was added to the name. This helped tell it apart from another place in Ontario and also showed it was a fresh start for the community.

Important Dates for New Sarepta

Here are some key moments in New Sarepta's past:

• 1906: The New Sarepta School District was created.
• 1915: Railroad service reached New Sarepta, making travel and trade easier.
• 1916: The first post office opened, allowing people to send and receive mail.
• 1920: The Moravian Church was established in the area.
• 1921: A grain elevator was built, which helped farmers store their crops.
• 1927: The New Sarepta village school was organized.
• 1949: The "oil boom" began in Alberta, bringing new opportunities.
• 1960: New Sarepta officially became a village.
• 2010: The village changed its status and became a hamlet within Leduc County.

Population of New Sarepta

In 2021, a count of the population showed that New Sarepta had 495 people living there. These people lived in 194 homes. This was a small change from 2016, when the population was 522 people.

The area of New Sarepta is about 2.24 square kilometers (0.86 square miles). This means that in 2021, there were about 221 people living in each square kilometer.

Places of Worship

New Sarepta has a few churches:

• St. John's Lutheran Church
• The House of Prayer (which used to be called New Sarepta Country Church)
• Zion Evangelical Missionary Church

Education

Students in New Sarepta attend schools operated by Black Gold Regional Schools. The community has one elementary school and one high school.

Fun Activities in New Sarepta

There are many ways to have fun and stay active in New Sarepta throughout the year!

Winter Activities

• Hockey: The New Sarepta Minor Hockey Association offers programs for young players.
• Curling: There's a curling rink for both regular and senior floor curling.
• Girl Guides: Kids can join Girl Guides for various activities and learning.

Summer Activities

• Baseball and Softball: You can play baseball, slowpitch, and softball.
• Soccer: The New Sarepta Minor Soccer Association organizes soccer for kids.
• Golf: The Bent Stik Golf Course is available for golf enthusiasts.
• Outdoor Fun: There are running tracks, basketball courts, and playgrounds for everyone to enjoy.