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| Geography |  Rosetown is situated in the heart of the Midwest. Located at the crossroads of Highway 7 and 4, Rosetown is centrally positioned among four major centres - Saskatoon, North Battleford, Swift Current and Kindersley. In one hour you can be in Saskatchewan's largest city, Saskatoon and in less than three hours you will arrive in Saskatchewan's capital city, Regina.
| | History | The first settlers arrived in the Rosetown district in 1905. Rosetown was incorporated as a village in 1909, with the town name honoring the earliest settlers in the area, James and Ann Rose.
The Old Bone Trail named because of buffalo bones found near the trail, ran from Saskatoon through the present communities of Vanscoy, Delisle, Laura, Tessier, Harris and Zealandia, ending at Rosetown, thus providing a route through the west central part of the province. The Battleford Trail from Swift Current to North Battleford ran just west of town and provided a north-south link. When the highways were developed, highways 4, 7 and 15 served Rosetown. Canadian National Railway reached Rosetown in 1910 and a few years later the Canadian Pacific Railway ran a track just north of town, resulting in the formation of two elevator systems.
The first post office was built in 1907 and the first store, King's was open for business in 1909. After King's opened there were several other businesses in Rosetown that began operations including a hardware store, farm implement dealership, barber shop, hotels, meat markets, the Rosetown Eagle and many others.
Today Rosetown is a full-service shopping town, which services a large area.
| | Economic Information | Rosetown has a vibrant business sector with over 200 businesses that offer a wide variety of products and services. People are invited to take a walk down Main Street to meet the friendly people of Rosetown and to shop at various retail businesses. Rosetown also has numerous agricultural-based companies that play an active role in the rural service centre. The strong business community in Rosetown has created employment for individuals, allowing them to contribute positively to the economic well-being of the area.
Entrepreneurs 2000 REDA Inc. is the Regional Economic Development Authority that is committed to attracting investment and creating jobs, opportunities and wealth within the area. Entrepreneurs 2000 is dedicated to developing economic opportunities based on the region's strengths and resources, which will assist in building a strong economic base for the rural community of Rosetown.
Entrepreneurs 2000 REDA Inc. is a facilitator, educator and service provider driven by the needs and aspirations of the people within the region. The knowledgeable and experienced staff of Entrepreneurs 2000 will help individuals develop and commercialize their ideas, plan for success, develop strategies on how to start and grow their businesses, and implement their plan.
The Rosetown & District Chamber of Commerce is a proactive, progressive member based organization whose role is to encourage, support and promote the growth of the trading area as a rural service centre. The objectives of the Rosetown & District Chamber of Commerce are:
§ Identify needs of the business community and develop services to meet these needs
§ Identify and promote upcoming attractions and events to attract shoppers to the area
§ Inform the public and business community about the goals and objectives of the Chamber of Commerce
§ Identify and promote business opportunities within the Rosetown area
§ Encourage a professional and proactive business attitude
§ Promote a buy local policy within the area among businesses and consumers
Rosetown & District Chamber of Commerce has an annual Chamber membership drive in May, in which businesses in Rosetown have the opportunity to purchase a membership. A membership entitles businesses to be included on the Chamber of Commerce Telephone Directory and to be involved in Chamber sponsored events throughout the year. Chamber events include a spring & fall midnight madness, business garage sale, Rosetown Jamboree Days and a Christmas Treasure Chest promotion.
Contact the Rosetown & District Chamber of Commerce at (306) 882-1300.
| | Attractions | The Rosetown Tourism Centre is open from the middle of May to the end of August and is ideally located at the end of Main Street on Highway 7. Once a traditional one-room schoolhouse, the Tourism Centre offers souvenirs, memorabilia and information on tourist attractions in the Rosetown Community.
The Tourism Centre also offers:
§ Picnic area
§ Rose garden
§ Playground
§ 18 hole mini-golf course
Contact Rosetown Tourism at (306) 882-3900 during the months of May to August.
Recreation keeps the citizens of Rosetown healthy and active all year round. Whether it is hockey, curling, bowling or golfing Rosetown offers a wide variety of sporting activities for people of all ages. The town's recreational facilities are top-notch, and people enjoy watching and participating in various sporting events at these facilities:
Rosetown Sports Centre
Rosetown Leisure Aquatic Centre
The Ball and Pin House
Rosetown Golf & Country Club
Sports Grounds
Wheatbelt Stock Car Racing Association 1996 Inc.
Rosetown Arts Centre
Rosetown and District Museum Inc.
The Leisure Aquatic Centre Park
Knights of Columbus Park
Kinsmen Park
Lovett Park
Rose Charters Park
Little Banff Campground
Prairie View Park
Twin Towers Ski Resort
| | Other Info | Education:
The education system in Rosetown strives to ensure high-quality learning for all students by creating a positive, responsive school environment. Educational programs and services are developed to respond to the diverse needs of students within the Rosetown district. Education is a key component to future community development in Rosetown, because the educational system strives to create individuals that are intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially strong.
The following schools are located in Rosetown:
Walter Aseltine Elementary School
§ Grades K-6, 330 students
Rosetown Central High School
§ Grades 7-12, 410 students
Great Plains College
Great Plains College delivers a wide variety of adult education programs and career services to 2,500 individuals each year.
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