Rural Municipality of Rosthern
The RM of Rosthern #403 is located between the North and South Saskatchewan Rivers. It is a prime mixed farming area for cereal and oil seed production, as well as livestock. Urban centres include Hague and Rosthern.
Area
954.66 km²
Distance to Markets
| City/Town/RM | Miles | KM |
|---|---|---|
| Saskatoon | 18.64 |
30 |
| Prince Albert | 48.47 |
78 |
Age Characteristics of the Population
| Total - All persons | 1,840 |
| Age 0 - 14 | 490 |
| Age 15 - 24 | 260 |
| Age 25 - 44 | 440 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 245 |
| Age 55 and over | 405 |
| Median age of population | 33.8 |
| % of the population ages 15 and over | 72.8 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2006)
Labour Force
| Employed labour force 15 years and over | 1,165 |
| Participation rate (%) | 81.2 |
| Employment rate (%) | 79.5 |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.1 |
| Median total income of persons 15 and over ($) | 18,577 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2001)
Highest Level of Schooling
| 20 - 34 | 35 - 44 | 45 - 64 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population by age group | 315 |
270 |
355 |
| % of population with less than a high school graduation certificate | 27.0 |
27.8 |
43.7 |
| % of population with a high school graduation certificate and/or some post secondary | 36.5 |
22.2 |
23.9 |
| % of population with a trades certificate or diploma | 12.7 |
16.7 |
9.9 |
| % of population with a college certificate or diploma | 15.9 |
25.9 |
14.1 |
| % of population with a university certificate, diploma or degree | 7.9 |
7.4 |
8.5 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2001)
Major Employers
| Company Name | Industry Sector | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Mennonite Youth Farm / Nursing Home | Nursing Care | 115 |
| Valley Regional Park Authority | Recreation | 28 |
| Agricore United | Grain | 16 |
| Big Sky Farms | Agriculture | 16 |
| Valley Ag Service | Agriculture | 8 |
| Valley Machine Works | Manufacturing | 7 |
Real Estate
Average house price: $90,000
Municpal Services
| Telecommunications: | SaskTel (High speed Internet, cell service) |
| Police service: | RCMP - Rosthern Detachment |
| Fire protection: | Rosthern, Hague and Laird Fire Department |
| Health: | Saskatoon Health Region/Rosthern Union Hospital |
Local Taxes
Property Taxes
| Agriculture | 1.0000 |
| Commercial | 0.9654 |
| Industrial | 0.9654 |
| Residential | 0.9037 |
Mill Rate
| Municipal | 10.6782 |
| School | 18.5000 |
| Total | 29.1782 |
Business Development Incentives
Each proposal is weighed on its own merits. This could include tax concessions, economic development loans and site preparation incentives.
Transportation
| Main highways: | Highways 11 and 312 |
| Bus lines: | Saskatchewan Transportation Company |
| Truck lines: | Major Trucking |
| Rail lines: | Carlton Trail |
| Accessibility to airport: | 30 km to 78 km |
Recreation and Tourist Attractions
- Valley Regional Park
- Seager Wheeler National Historic Farm
- Petite Ville
Contact Information
| Name: | James Spriggs |
| Job title: | Rural Municipal Administrator |
| Address: | Box 126, 2022 6th Street, Rosthern SK S0K 3R0 |
| Phone: | (306) 232-4393 |
| Fax: | (306) 232-5321 |
| E-mail: | rm403@sasktel.net |
| Website: | www.rmofrosthern.ca |
