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1. How do I contact the Town of Rosetown?

You may contact the Town of Rosetown (Town Office) by phone at (306) 882-2214, by email at townofrosetown@sasktel.net, via our online form, or by visiting the Town Office, located at 417 Main Street in Rosetown. Our office is open from 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.

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1. Why do I need a pet license?

Pet licenses are required for dogs and cats, according to the Animal Control Bylaw. It assists the Town with returning your pet if it is discovered by Bylaw Enforcement. Licenses are valid for one calendar year and need be renewed in January. You will receive an identification tag when you register your pet at the Town Office.

For more information:  Pet Licenses

2. How much does a pet license cost?

Pet License fees must be paid annually. Please visit our Pet Licenses page for current fees: 

3. Where can I find the Animal Control Bylaw?

Please view the Animal Control Bylaw for more information.

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1. How long can I park a recreational vehicle/trailer on the street?

According to the Traffic Bylaw, “(i) No person shall leave a trailer or semi-trailer parked on a street that is unattached from the vehicle used for moving the same, excepting town-owned equipment. (ii) Privately owned and properly licensed recreation camper trailers may be parked on the street in residential areas in contravention of subsection (i) from April 1 to October 31 of each year provided that they are parked adjacent to the owner's property and for a period of time not to exceed 72 consecutive hours.

For more information please review the Traffic Bylaw

2. Where can I drive my snowmobile?

No person shall operate a snowmobile in the following locations in and around Rosetown:

- School Grounds        - Rosetown Cemetery     - Rosetown Nuisance Grounds     - Lagoon      - Drainage Ditch     - Park Areas

 Provincial Highways are also restricted in many cases.                               

Please review the Snowmobile Bylaw for more information

3. Can I own a fire pit?

Fire pits that meet the specifications outlined in the Fire Pit Bylaw are permitted.

Please review the  Fire Pit Bylaw for more information

4. Do I need to purchase a business license?

A business run out of a commercial property does not need to purchase a Town of Rosetown business license. Home-based businesses (businesses working out of a residential property) and any business without a standard business location in town (i.e. contractor) is required to have a Business License from the Town of Rosetown.

For more information please read our Business License Bylaw

5. Where can I find the Town of Rosetown bylaws?

Information on various Bylaws, Permits and Policies are available for public perusal.  If you have any questions please contact the Town Office at 306-882-2214.

6. What should I do if I receive a Notice of Violation?

Follow the directions outlined on the notice you received. If payment of a fine is required by a specific date, payment can be made at the Town Office located at 417 Main Street. Failure to make payment may result in legal action.

7. Who is responsible for clearing sidewalks?

Commercial properties on Main Street and adjoining side-streets are required to have their sidewalks cleared of snow in the winter. 

While we ask that residents maintain the clearing of their sidewalk, it is not mandatory, as Town residential street cleaning pushes the snow from the streets onto the boulevards and sidewalks.

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1. How can I purchase a plot or columbarium?

Plots and columbariums can be purchased at the Town Office, located at 417 Main Street.

Please visit Rosetown Cemetery for our brochure and more information

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1. How do I get involved/volunteer?

Clubs and groups in Rosetown are always looking for new members.

Check out our Community Groups listing in the Business Directory 

2. How can I establish a new group/club?

The Town Office is not involved in the establishment of community groups and clubs. 

We list most clubs on our Community Groups page in the Business Directory   

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1. How do I obtain a building permit?

A development permit must accompany all building permits. For applications and information please visit our Bylaws, Permits and Policies  page. 

2. How do I obtain a development permit?

Visit our Bylaws, Permits and Policies page for applications and more information.

3. Can the Town locate my lot pins?

Yes, the Town can provide this service for a fee of $50.00. 

To make arrangements, call (306) 822-2214, submit a request for services, or visit the Town Office at 417 Main Street.

4. What residential lots are available for purchase?

The Town has residential lots for sale for new builds in the Civic Centre subdivision, a series of three cul-de-sacs at the end of Main Street, as well as other locations within the town.

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1. Who are my Council representatives?

Town of Rosetown Council representatives, 

2. When does Council meet?

Council is scheduled to meet on the 3rd Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Town Office, located at 417 Main Street. Occasionally, Council Meetings are moved to other dates/times as the need arises. 

For upcoming meetings, visit: Rosetown Council Calendar

3. How may I address to speak at a Council meeting?

If you wish to address Council, you must forward written correspondence to the CAO at the Town Office by 12:00 noon on the Thursday before the meeting. There is also an opportunity near the beginning of each Council meeting for Public Forum.

4. Where can I find the meeting Minutes?

Minutes from Council and Committee meetings are available for public perusal.

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1. What commercial/industrial lots are available for purchase?

To find out about commercial and industrial lots for sale in Rosetown, contact the Town Office: (306) 882-2214, or by email at townofrosetown@sasktel.net

2. What business incentives does the Town of Rosetown offer?

The Town seeks to support new business investments in the community. 

Visit our “Doing Business” page for more information and our business and tax incentives page.

3. What is the population of Rosetown?

According to the 2021 Census, Rosetown is home to 2,384 residents. For more demographic information, review our Community Profile page  

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1. When is the 2022 Harvest Festival?

TBA

2. Where can I find information about the Harvest Festival?

TBD

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1. Where can I find current job opportunities with the Town of Rosetown?

Job opportunities, including Full-Time, Part-Time, and Seasonal positions, are advertised in the local Rosetown Eagle newspaper and on our Career Opportunities page.

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1. How do I report a water leak?

For an emergency water leak on public property, call the Town Office at (306) 882-2214. For after-hours emergencies, call the on-call line at (306) 882-2142.

2. How does the Town manage snow removal?

The first priority for snow removal are main arteries, including and in no particular order: 

• Access area for ambulance services
• Rose Villa entrance via Centennial Drive
• Fire Hall ramp
• Main Street
• 9^th Avenue
• 6^th Street
• 6^th Avenue
• Residential areas

Snow on Main Street is hauled first, followed by 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Avenue (east and west sides).

Town-owned parking lots are cleared after streets are cleared. The Town does not clear any private parking lots for private businesses, nor sidewalks (except for Town-owned property).

Back lanes are cleared with front-end loaders and the streets are cleaned by graders. The front-end loaders are able to move snow quicker than the graders, so lanes are often cleared before residential streets. Streets that are congested with parked vehicles are cleared when the majority of the parked vehicles have been moved. This alleviates the problem of the graders burying the vehicles as they grade the streets.

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1. Is Rosetown part of the Provincial Sport, Culture and Recreation delivery system?

Rosetown is located in the Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation. The Rivers West District was formed in 2009 through the amalgamation of the Zone 7 Sports Council; Wild Goose Recreation Association (WGRA); Battlefords Regional Recreation Association (BRRA) and the Rivers Junction Recreation Association (RJRA). This amalgamation was part of a provincial Building Better Communities process. 

Visit the Rivers West District website for more information.

2. Where can I find the Ice Schedule?

 Ice Schedule page

3. Where can I find the Ball Schedule?

The Ball Schedule will be released in the spring and available on our website.

4. Where can I camp in Rosetown?

Camping is available from May 1 to September 30 in Prairie View Park. 

5. What activities or programs are currently available?

Visit Sports and Recreation  programming for more information

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1. Where can I view my property assessment?

The Town Office mails Notices of Assessment to property owners whenever a change is made. Property assessments can also be viewed online at any time on the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA) website

2. What are the penalties for taxes in arrears?

A 1% penalty is charged to all outstanding taxes as of July 1 and each month after that.

3. How do I pay my taxes?

You can pay your taxes in person by cash, cheque or debit at the Town Office, located at 417 Main Street, or through most financial institutions.

4. How do I calculate my commercial municipal taxes?

To calculate your commercial municipal taxes for 2021, use the following formula and rates, and consult our Tip Sheet for Understanding your Tax Notice.

Step 1: Determine your total land assessment

Taxable Land Assessment + Taxable Improvement Assessment = Total Assessment

Step 2: Use the formula

• Assessment x Mill rate x Mill rate factor / 1,000 = taxes
• Taxes + Base tax + Infrastructure levy = Total commercial municipal taxes

Mill Rate – 9.0 mills
Commercial Mill Rate Factor – 2.50
Agriculture Mill Rate Factor – 0.55
Commercial Base Tax – $1,100.00
Infrastructure Levy (on all properties) – $200.00

Example

Taxable Land Assessment              = 10,000.00
Taxable Improvement Assessment = 165,000.00
Total Assessment                           = 175,000.00

Assessment x Mill rate x Mill rate factor / 1,000 = taxes

175,000 x 9.0 x 2.50/ 1,000 = 3,937.50
$3,937.50– Taxes
+$1,100.00 – Base Tax
+$   200.00 – Infrastructure Levy
=$5,237.50– Total Commercial Municipal Taxes

5. How do I calculate my residential municipal taxes?

To calculate your residential municipal taxes for 2021, use the following formula and rates, consult our Tip Sheet for Understanding your Tax Notice, or, use our simple Residential Property Tax Calculator.

Step 1: Determine your total land assessment

Taxable Land Assessment + Taxable Improvement Assessment = Total Assessment

Step 2: Use the formula

• Total Assessment x Mill rate x Residential mill rate factor / 1,000 = taxes
• Taxes + Base tax + Infrastructure levy =  Total residential municipal taxes

Mill Rate – 9.0 mills
Residential Mill Rate Factor – 0.720
Residential Base Tax – $800.00
Infrastructure Levy – $200.00

Example

Taxable Land Assessment              = 6,000.00
Taxable Improvement Assessment = 65,000.00
Total Assessment                           = 71,000.00

Assessment x Mill rate x Mill rate factor / 1,000 = taxes

71,000 x 9.0 x 0.720 / 1,000 = 460.08
$460.08 – Taxes
+$800.00 – Base Tax
+$200.00 – Infrastructure Levy
=$1,510.08 Total Residential Municipal Taxes

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1. Where can I camp in Rosetown?

Prairie View Park Campground is open May 1 to Sep 30 and offers 40 full-service sites including fourteen pull-through sites, along with modern washroom/showers and cookhouse. Group camping available upon request. Located on the North East side of Rosetown. From the junction of Hwys 4 and 7, 1.5 km north and 1 km east on Marshall Ave. For details, visit the Tourism SK Website.

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1. When is garbage pick-up?

Garbage collection is weekly, on either Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday, depending on where you live in Town. 

2. When is recycling pick-up?

Recycling is collected via front-street pick up every other Thursday. 

Calendar of recycling dates,  For more information please visit our Recycle page.

3. When is organic/compost pick-up?

Organics/compost collection usually begins in May.  The town is divided north and south at 6th Avenue and pickup is every other week per side. Recycling is in place for (6) months of the year until October, weather-permitting. 

For more information, please visit our Organics Collection page.

4. Where will my household garbage be picked up?

Residential garbage pick-up is in the back-alley.  In spring it will switch to front-street collection until further notice. The change from back-alley to front-street pick-up is made annually in the spring to prevent damage to the back-alleys.

5. Where will my household recycling be picked up?

Recycling is collected via front-street pick up, unless otherwise stated by the Town Office.

6. Where is the Landfill?

The Rosetown landfill is accessible from Highway 4, approximately 2 kilometers south of the intersection of Highways 4 and 7, turn east at the landfill sign.

7. Where is the Transfer Station?

The Rosetown Transfer Station is located at the site of the Landfill. It is accessible from Highway 4, approximately 2 kilometers south of the intersection of Highways 4 and 7, turn east at the landfill sign. 

8. When is the Landfill/Transfer Station open?

The Landfill/Transfer Station is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5:30 p.m., closed on statutory holidays.

9. Does the landfill/transfer station accept metal?

Yes. Visit our page on rates.

10. Does the landfill/transfer station accept demolition materials?

The demolition pit will accept construction, renovation and demolition material, including shingles and concrete. All other loads must be sorted.  Access to the demolition pit is dependent on a dry weather road.  Please view our rates.

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1. How are water bills calculated?

To find out how rates are calculated, review our  Water and Sewer page

2. How do I set up utilities at my residence?

You can visit the Town Office at 417 Main Street to sign up for water and sewer, and pay your deposit. To learn more please visit our Utilities page.

3. How often is water billed?

Water is billed bi-monthly, mailed to the address you provide. You may also sign-up for E-billing

4. How can I pay my water bill?

You can pay your water bill in person by cash, cheque or debit at the Town Office, located at 417 Main Street, or through most financial institutions. 

Pre-authorized debit is now available, please visit the Town Office for more information.