The Rural Municipality of Rosser is located in south central Manitoba, and is conveniently located adjacent to the northwest boundary of Manitoba's capital city, Winnipeg. The municipality is situated along Provincial Trunk Highway 6, and Winnipeg's Perimeter Highway. Rosser, Grosse Isle, Meadows, and Marquette are small communities in the municipality. Gordon, Lilyfield and Little Mountain form other significant communities in the municipality.
The municipality does not have a particular central urban centre, thus making Rosser uniquely "a community of communities".
History
Rosser was officially incorporated as a municipality in 1893. Bringing together portions of the municipality of St. Francois Xavier, and the old municipalities of Assiniboia and St. Paul's, formed the present day municipality. The municipality has its origins in the growing dissent expresed by early settlers. These pioneers felt that they were not being treated fairly by their respective councils. Early residents argued that while money trickled down to river lot properties for improvement of services, back townships and properties removed from the river received very little funds.
Rosser went through a number of boundary changes in 1895, 1902 and 1945. Changes to its boundary in 1969 have given Rosser its present shape.
Economic Base
Rosser is home to a number of businesses and services. Prominent employers in the region include the BFI disposal grounds, Bel Acres Golf and Country Club, Maxim Transport and Collision Centre (Truck repairs and parts), Manitoba Hydro and Player's golf course.
Because of its unique location (on the northern border of Winnipeg and along the Perimeter Highway) Rosser is home to many trucking trailer services and terminals. Prominent transport companies such as Trans X, Quick X, Pro Line Trailers, EBD Enterprises, and Peterbilt Truck Sales are found within the municipality's borders, along with many smaller independent companies. Some of these companies are also expanding and developing their facilities further.
Rosser also has a very strong agricultural presence, with many residents employed as farmers or in agricultural businesses. Rosser boasts four large grain elevators, six seed plant cleaners and several farm equipment supplies and implement dealers.
Facilities - Recreation, Parks, Culture
Rosser's residents have a strong community sense. Individual community centres, curling clubs, skating and hockey rinks, baseball diamonds and community churches form much of the heart around which Rosser's communities thrive. Communities have their own activities and events that help bring all residents together.
