How Did Kerrobert End up With Their Courthouse?

August 26, 2023

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Have you ever wondered how Kerrobert ended up with their Courthouse?

The origins date back to 1913 when the town was in a period of rapid growth and the Judicial District of Kerrobert was established. During this time, Kerrobert was expected to grow into a large city, fueled by the proposed CPR expansion slated for the region. Known staff at the time was T.H. McConica (Clerk of Court) and D. McLeod (Deputy Clerk). By 1916, however, they had both enlisted in WWI and Jas. E. Rodney was transferred from Scott as Assistant Sheriff.

Over the span of seven years, court proceedings took place in various buildings in the business sector of town. However, it was in 1920 that the Courthouse was completed, providing increased space and proper Court Room facilities.

Functioning as a Courthouse until 1996, when the Provincial Government made the choice to close its doors despite strong opposition from the local community.

With the future of the building undecided, in 1998, the Town of Kerrobert stepped in, purchasing the building from the Provincial Government, where it has since remained a cornerstone of the community.

Now known as the Kerrobert Courthouse Cultural Centre, the building is home to private office space, the Town Office, the Wheatland Library, Perspectives Art Gallery, and of course, the museum!, the edifice now houses private office spaces, the Town Office, Wheatland Library, Perspectives Art Gallery, and the museum!