Strasbourg, Saskatchewan


Strasbourg is a small town in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, located about 75 km away from the provincial capital, Regina.
The school, William Derby School, which holds kindergarten to Grade 12 has 260 students.

History

The earliest settlers came to this area around 1884 as the area became known for its rich agricultural soil and ample land for pastures. The area was settled by German pioneers. The town was originally spelled Strassburg, Strass meaning road or street in German and burg meaning castle. The name was changed by Canada's Geography department to the French spelling of Strasbourg in 1919, following the renaming of Strasbourg, France The town was incorporated in 1907.

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