Rosetown, Saskatchewan, is a charming town nestled in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Located at the junction of provincial Highway 7 and Highway 4, it is approximately 115 km southwest of Saskatoon. Known as "The Heart of the Wheat Belt," Rosetown's rich farming history is reflected in its motto. As the largest town in the Rural Municipality St. Andrew's 287, Saskatchewan, Rosetown is a significant part of the federal electoral district of Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar.
Rosetown's history dates back to September 14, 1905, when James and Anne Rose, the first settlers in the area, migrated from Lancashire, England. The town was named after the Roses when a group of locals applied for a post office in 1907. Since "Rose" was already taken, they added "town" to it, thus creating "Rosetown." The post office officially opened on September 7, 1907.
A Jewish colony was established near Rosetown after 1906, adding to the town's cultural diversity. Rosetown was granted village status on August 4, 1909, when the population reached 500 people. The first village council meeting was held on September 27, 1909, with W.G. King, W.R. Ferguson, and N.B. Douglas forming the village council.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Rosetown had a population of 2,507 living in 1,112 of its 1,224 total private dwellings. This was a 2.3% increase from its 2016 population of 2,451. With a land area of 11.59 km2 (4.47 sq mi), Rosetown had a population density of 216.3/km2 (560.2/sq mi) in 2021.
Rosetown experiences a semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification BSk), with most of its precipitation falling in the summer months. The highest temperature ever recorded in Rosetown was 43.9 °C (111 °F) on July 4, 1937. The coldest temperature ever recorded was −47.2 °C (−53 °F) on January 23, 1943.
The first transportation in Rosetown was provided by a Red River Cart Trail called Old Bone Trail and the historic Swift Current-Battleford Trail. The town experienced significant growth in 1910 when the Canadian National Railway track reached Rosetown. Today, Rosetown Airport (TC LID: CJX4) is located near the town, and both Highway 7 and Highway 4 serve vehicular traffic to and from Rosetown.
