The Town of Rockglen, established in 1927, is nestled in a small valley surrounded by rolling hills and located at the intersection of Highways 2 and 18. Situated 54 km south of Assiniboia and 18 km north of the Canada-US border, Rockglen lies within the Wood Mountain Uplands, a rare unglaciated region in North America. This unique landscape, untouched by the last ice age, is a treasure trove of geological wonders, including petrified wood and fossils that date back to prehistoric times. Within the town’s boundaries is the municipal office of RM#12 Poplar Valley.
Rockglen was named in 1926, during the rapid construction that accompanied the arrival of the railway. The town’s position in the Wood Mountain Uplands has revealed a wealth of fossils, drawing interest from modern archaeologists.
The area surrounding Rockglen was originally used by First Nations for hunting, a history preserved at nearby sites like the St. Victor Petroglyphs and the Buffalo Jump. Rockglen is also notable for its proximity to the Wood Mountain RCMP outpost, where Sitting Bull and his people sought refuge after leaving the United States.
During the late 1800s, settlers from Britain, France, and Scandinavia established homesteads in the region, focusing on cattle and sheep ranching due to the poor soils and challenging terrain, which were less suited for crops. As the population grew, Rockglen developed into a central hub, providing services, businesses, and recreational activities for the surrounding rural area.
Today, Rockglen remains a thriving town, home to a health center, a K-12 school, a café, art galleries, three churches, a post office, and various other facilities that serve both the local community and the surrounding rural regions.

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