Town of Rosthern
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| Valley Regional Park |
Area
4.01 km²
Distance to Markets
| City/Town/RM | Miles | KM |
|---|---|---|
| Saskatoon | 37.90 |
61 |
| Prince Albert | 45.98 |
74 |
Age Characteristics of the Population
| Total - All persons | 1,385 |
| Age 0 - 14 | 215 |
| Age 15 - 24 | 120 |
| Age 25 - 44 | 310 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 195 |
| Age 55 and over | 540 |
| Median age of population | 46.8 |
| % of the population ages 15 and over | 83.8 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2006)
Labour Force
| Employed labour force 15 years and over | 585 |
| Participation rate (%) | 53.0 |
| Employment rate (%) | 51.3 |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.1 |
| Median total income of persons 15 and over ($) | 18,533 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2001)
Educational Facilities
| Type of School | School Names |
|---|---|
| Elementary schools | Rosthern Elementary School |
| High schools | Rosthern High School (public) |
| Rosthern Junior College (private) | |
| Colleges | Generations Ahead (adult upgrading, etc.) |
Highest Level of Schooling
| 20 - 34 | 35 - 44 | 45 - 64 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population by age group | 195 |
200 |
335 |
| % of population with less than a high school graduation certificate | 30.8 |
32.5 |
46.3 |
| % of population with a high school graduation certificate and/or some post secondary | 28.2 |
12.5 |
13.4 |
| % of population with a trades certificate or diploma | 10.3 |
27.5 |
14.9 |
| % of population with a college certificate or diploma | 12.8 |
7.5 |
9.0 |
| % of population with a university certificate, diploma or degree | 23.1 |
22.5 |
19.4 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2001)
Major Employers
| Company Name | Industry Sector | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Saskatoon Health Region | Healthcare | 109 |
| Mennonite Nursing Home | Healthcare | 97 |
Real Estate
Average house price: $80,000
Industrial land availability:
Unserviced land:| Size of lots (acres): | Usually about 50'x120' each lot |
| Number of vacant lots: | Several |
| Average price of vacant lots: | Not set (for town-owned lots) |
Municipal Services
| Utilities | Residential | Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| Natural gas rates | $10.50 basic monthly plus 7.1 x consumption (del chrg) |
$17.00 - $37.25 basic monthly plus 5.51 - 6.31 x consumption (del chrg) |
Plus gas: $25.62/cu metre of consumption |
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| Electricity rates | $14.41 basic monthly charge plus 8.99¢ per kw |
For small commercial $18.70 / month plus 8.24¢ per kw |
| Water rates | $7.00/1,000 gallons | $7.00/1,000 gallons |
| Sewer rates | $12.00/month | $12 - $20/month |
| Telecommunications: | SaskTel, Cable - Persona Communications |
| Police service: | RCMP |
| Fire protection: | Town/RM of Rosthern |
| Health: | Saskatoon Health Region |
Local Taxes
Property Taxes*
| Agriculture | $250 |
| Commercial | $300 |
| Industrial | $300 |
| Residential | $300 |
* Minimum tax, which is applied to municipal taxes only (this gets added on to the figure of assess. x mill rate)
Mill Rate
| Municipal | 13.0* |
| School | 18.5 |
| Total | 31.5 |
* Mill rate factors apply:
1.0 Residential/Agricultural
1.38 Commercial
Business Development Incentives
- Policy Statement
The Council of the Town of Rosthern wishes to create development incentives to enhance business development and growth opportunities in the commercial and industrial districts within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Rosthern through the use of property tax exemptions and defined development incentives. - Policy Definitions
- Council is defined as the municipal council of the Town of Rosthern.
- Frontage tax shall mean either frontage taxes or local improvement levies.
- Eligibility: A new or existing business applying to the Town of Rosthern for a business incentive must make a minimum investment of $50,000 in construction, land and/or equipment, and new employment must be created.
- Property assessment shall mean the assessment resulting from the new construction as well as the land assessment. The Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency, or any other professional assessor appointed by council, shall determine the property assessment.
- Property tax shall be defined as current municipal property taxes. Where permitted either by provincial legislation or by agreement with the Saskatchewan Valley School Division, property tax shall mean current municipal and school property taxes.
- Tax exemption shall mean the amount of property taxes exempted in any given year. In the event that ownership of a property changes, the tax exemptions remain with the property as long as the property assessment remains exempted.
- Taxroll shall mean the taxroll of the Town of Rosthern.
- Policy
- 3.1 No property taxes shall be levied on the portion of the property assessment resulting from the new construction in the calendar year in which construction commences.
- 3.2 No property taxes shall be levied on land purchased from the Town of Rosthern in the calendar year in which the land is purchased.
- 3.3 The Town of Rosthern is willing to negotiate with any prospective business enterprise the price of Town-owned land and any required municipal services such as water and sewer mains, service lines and street improvements.
- 3.4 You must have a taxable assessment to qualify for any development incentives identified in this policy. Exempt properties paying full grants-in-lieu shall also be eligible.
- 3.5 Tax exemptions will be calculated only on the property taxes resulting from the property assessment associated with the new construction.
- 3.6 The Council of the Town of Rosthern will encourage the Sask. Valley School Division No. 49 to participate in the policy as it relates to tax exemptions where such exemptions are permitted by legislation.
- 3.7 The tax exemptions for businesses that meet the eligibility criteria established in this policy statement are as follows:
- Year 1 - 100% tax exemption
- Year 2 - 67% tax exemption
- Year 3 - 33% tax exemption
- 3.8 Tax exemptions apply to the current annual levy(s) only, and do not apply to any current penalties added to the taxroll. All property taxes not eligible for a tax exemption, as well as all frontage taxes and local improvements, must be paid in full before the tax exemption will be entered on the taxroll.
- 3.9 In the event that any municipal, school or frontage taxes or levies are unpaid at December 31 in the year of levy, the property shall immediately become ineligible to receive any further tax concessions not already entered on the taxroll.
- 3.10 In the event that an eligible property is sold, the remaining tax exemption will transfer to the new owner subject to all other requirements of this policy.
- 3.11 All owners or developers must make a written request to Council to be eligible to participate in this policy. The Town of Rosthern must receive the written request before the Town has approved the building permit. To be eligible to receive tax exemptions, the Town of Rosthern must issue applicants written confirmation of approval of eligibility for tax exemptions.
- 3.12 Tax exemptions shall not apply to any frontage taxes or local improvement levies.
- 3.13 The Town Administrator shall administer this policy.
- 3.14 This policy shall take effect on the date of adoption by resolution of Council.
Transportation
| Main highways: | Highways 11 and 312 |
| Bus lines: | Saskatchewan Transportation Company |
| Truck lines: | Rosthern Valley Transfer, Kinsman Transport |
| Rail lines: | Carlton Trail Railway |
| Accessibility to airport: | 45 minutes |
Recreation and Tourist Attractions
- Valley Aquatic Centre
- Jubilee Sports Centre
- Station Arts Centre
- Mennonite Heritage Museum
- Seager Wheeler Farm National Historic Site
Contact Information
| Name: | Nicole Lachance |
| Job title: | Town Administrator |
| Address: | Box 416, Rosthern SK S0K 3R0 |
| Phone: | (306) 232-4826 |
| Fax: | (306) 232-5638 |
| E-mail: | townofrosthern@sasktel.net |
| Website: | www.rosthern.com |
