Community Lifestyle

Community lifestyle is one of the most important factors when considering a move.  Sports, recreation, community involvement, cultural events, hospitality, and safety are just a few of the many reasons why people choose southeast Alberta as an excellent place to live.

Recreation Facilities

• Recreation Complex with Ice Arena
• Fitness Park
• Beach Volleyball
• Playgrounds
• Parks
• There are four golf courses within 20 minutes drive of Rosemary.

Community Organizations

• Rosemary Agricultural Society
• Volunteer Fire Department
• New Horizons Club

There are also many opportunities to volunteer in the school to help in classrooms, the library, or coach one of the athletic teams. Volunteers also work hard to beautify downtown Rosemary each summer by planting flowers in boulevards and planters. We are also very proud of our Volunteer Fire Department that has been designated as a First Responder in emergencies. For anyone interested there are always opportunities to join and become a volunteer fireman. Rosemary also has an active New Horizons club for the members of the community over 55 years of age. They have their own room set aside in the Arena Complex where they play pool, watch movies, and spend time socializing.

Religious Services

• Rosemary Mennonite Church – 210 Lupin Avenue; Tel: 403-378-4478
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints – 416 Gwen Avenue; Tel: 403-378-4933

Special Annual Events/Attractions

• Canada Day Celebrations – July
• Annual Celebration of Harvest and Community
• Rosemary Annual Auction & Fundraiser
• Ag Society Annual Auction & Fundraiser

Restaurants

Rosemary boasts a bakery and coffee shop to which people come from all over to purchase baked goods and eat the best cheeseburgers around.

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For more information:

• Service Alberta helps caregivers by providing information on resources available for persons or organizations that care for individuals who need support due to age, or physical or mental illness or disability.
• Service Alberta has information for parents on topics such as Alberta Centennial Education Savings Plan, Bully Free Alberta, and Passports for Children.  There is even a day care look-up at this site.
• Rural residents can obtain information specific to their needs through Service Alberta.  Here, rural residents can look for links to information and publications about the Rural Development Initiative, water wells, the weekly Agri-News, hunting licenses and more.
• Seniors  can find links to the government information and services that apply to seniors, covering topics such as pensions, health care, retirement and more at this site.

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