Rosthern, Saskatchewan

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Rosthern is a town at the juncture of Highway 11 and Highway 312 in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Contents 1 History 2 Tourist attractions 3 Local restaurants 4 Schools 5 Recreation 6 Local religion 7 Commerce 8 Culture 9 Health 10 Notable Rostherners 11 Community profile 12 External links

[edit] History

Rosthern was 100 years old in 2003. Its history is strongly tied to farming practices. Famous experimental farmer and author Seager Wheeler lived just outside of Rosthern. There are several versions of how the town got its name. One is that in the late 1880s when the railroad ran through from Regina to Prince Albert a man by the name of Ross drowned in the creek that flows through the town. "Terne" is old English for tarn meaning a pool, and the name stuck. In all likelihood, however, the town's name echoes an old world name brought over by a homesick worker on the railroad, in this case that of "Rostherne", a town in the UK.

[edit] Tourist attractions

Rosthern attractions include the Seager Wheeler Farm. There is also a Mennonite Historical Museum.

[edit] Local restaurants

The Station Arts Center and Tea Room serves daily home-made bread and soups. The Rosthern Hotel, Rosthern Diner and King's Fried Chicken serve typical North American fare. Mackie's Asian Grill has a daily Chinese buffet, as well has a full lunch and supper menu.

[edit] Schools

Rosthern has three schools. Rosthern High School, and Rosthern Elementary School are both part of the Sask Valley School district. Rosthern also has a private high school, Rosthern Junior College.

[edit] Recreation

In addition to the nearby Regional Park there are two ball-diamonds, two indoor hockey rinks, a curling rink, bowling alley, and three school gyms. A new outdoor swimming pool just finished in 2005. Rosthern is also home to the Youth Farm Bible Camp.

[edit] Local religion

Rosthern is home to over ten churches including Mennonite, Ukrainian Orthodox, Swedenborgian, Pentecostal, Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran, Seventh-day Adventist, and Baptist.

[edit] Commerce

Local news is reported in the locally published Valley News. Local businesses include:

• Valley News - a newspaper and print shop
• Friesens Bigway - a department store
• Friesens Drugstore
• Rosthern Pharmacy
• Golden Valley Sewing Store
• Lucky Dollar - a convenience store
• 312 Esso - a gas station
• TR Petroleum - another gas station
• Harv's Autobody
• MCC Clothes Basket - a thrift store
• Subway

[edit] Culture

Rosthern is home to the Station Arts Center and Tea Room. The Station Arts Center hosts frequent musical and dramatic performances. There is also public library.

[edit] Health

Rosthern is one of the few rural Saskatchewan towns to still have a hospital. Rosthern also has a medical clinic, several retirement homes and a nursing home.

[edit] Notable Rostherners

Richie & Robyn Regehr - Calgary Flames defensemen

[edit] Community profile

According to the 2001 Statistics Canada census:

Population:	1,504
Land area:	4.01 km²
Population density:	375.4 people/km²
Median age:	41.5 (males: 39.2, females: 43.9)	Total private dwellings:	702
Median household income:	$ 29,671

[edit] External links

• Town of Rosthern
• Rosthern Junior College
• The Station Arts Centre
• Seager Wheeler Farm
• Youth Farm Bible Camp
• RM of Rosthern #403

	North: Prince Albert
West: The Battlefords	Rosthern	East: Wakaw
	South: Saskatoon