Tucked away about 20 km northwest of Yorkton, Jedburgh is now a nearly forgotten hamlet with only a handful of residents remaining. Its story echoes the rise and decline of many rural prairie communities.
In 1928, the Canadian National Railway extended a branch line through Jedburgh, connecting it to the broader network and prompting the relocation of the post office to the emerging village. The arrival of the rail line spurred community growth: by 1951, the population had peaked at around 92 residents. The station wasn’t just a depot, it served as a community lifeline.
The Jedburgh railway station was a small third-class station on the Canadian National Railway line. It closed to passengers in 1948 and was permanently closed. On a revisit to the town, we noticed that the station had been demolished.
