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Sceptre is a village in southwestern Saskatchewan, with a population of 99 as of the 2006 census.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 Community Profile - Sceptre, Saskatchewan )〕 The former school was reopened in 1988 as the Great Sandhills Museum, with exhibits showcasing the area's natural and human history.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 The Great Sandhills Museum )〕 The village is home to various works of public art, including cartoon-like fire hydrants, murals, and the world's largest metal wheat sculpture.〔(【引用サイトリンク】Art & Artisans )〕 The latter was created in 1990 and stands tall. Sceptre is situated just north of the Great Sand Hills, a vast area of arid grassland and sand dunes. One of the more easily accessible parts of the dunes is located about 10 km south of the village.〔(【引用サイトリンク】Great Sandhills & River Routes Map )〕 Though located on private land, the public is permitted to enter the area. It is the birthplace of Bert Olmstead, a five-time Stanley Cup winner. ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Sceptre, Saskatchewan」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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