Town of Rosthern, Saskatchewan

Wheat Sculpture Designer: Louis Guigon (Rosthern, SK)

When Built: 1990 Dimensions: Overall height: 43 Feet (13.1 Metres) without the base Construction Materials: Metal Location: East side of Highway 11, across from the entrance to Rostern

Reason for Building:

It symbolizes the many achievements of Seager Wheeler, five-time world Wheat King champion, one of Canada's great agricultural scientists, seed grower, horticulturalist & primary producer. His original farm is just east of Rosthern.

Additional Information:

The sculpture is unpainted so that it will rust

Information Source: Town of Rosthern, SK

Picture Source: DMY