The Scapa Community has asked the Town of Hanna to assist with getting the word out about their upcoming Centennial and we are happy to help out!
A Centennial Celebration in Scapa Alberta, holds deep significance as it marks a century of community spirit, and rural heritage. This small hamlet in the prairies has history of strength and determination of its early settlers who braved the harsh conditions to build a thriving agricultural community. This celebration will be a great opportunity for current and former residents to reconnect, share stories, and honor the legacy of those who shaped the town’s identity.
The hamlet of Scapa was surveyed into four lots and three elevator sites when the CNR rail construction reached the location in 1925. J.B. Mackenzie who built and operated the first post office chose to call it Scapa drawing the name from his native Scotland. A thriving community with many amenities quickly developed and a hall was built in 1929. Dwindling population resulted in the school closing in 1968 and the children being bussed into Hanna. The store, post office and elevators continued to operate into the late seventies. Once these businesses closed, the store and post office were converted to private dwellings and the elevators were demolished in 1983. The hall continues to operate and has become a repository of local history. It also houses an heirloom piano which will be available to anyone wishing to play a few tunes A small but determined hall board is planning a family friendly alcohol-free Centennial Celebration on August 15-16, 2025.
Scapa Centennial August 15-16, 2025
Friday August 15
- 4-7pm – Meet and greet with snacks and refreshments
- Final registration and payment for beef on a bun supper
- Silent auction of things Scapa begins
Saturday August 16
- 8am Pancake Breakfast
- 10:30 am Parade
- Noon – Silent Auction Concludes
- 12:00-12:30pm – Hotdog, chips and beverage lunch – $5.00
- 1:00 pm – Scapa sign dedication
- 2:30 pm – Bus trip to St. Peters
- 5:00pm – Live auction of things Scapa
- 6:00 pm – Beef on a bun supper – $20.00 (Children under 10 – $10.00)
- 7:00 pm – Music/Dance provided by locals Mark Fecho, Heather Brown, and Dylan Viste
Afternoon Activities
- All day pioneer photo booth and open piano
- Kids Games/Candy Toss (Sponsored by The Hanna Municipal Library)
- Hay Rides
- Cornhole and baseball games-bring a glove
Bus Service
Bus running from the manor, lodge, hotels and campground.
Friday pick up – 3:30 – 4:00pm – return at 7:00pm
Saturday pick up – 7:45 – 8:15am – return at 1:30 pm. Pick up at 4:30 pm – return as needed.
*There will be a sign up sheet at the Manor and Lodge for the bus as well as registration.
PLEASE RSVP
email – scapa25infobypspsauter@gmail.com
text/call – 403-854-6565