Arthur James (A.J.) Osment was an Englishman living in Brockville, Ontario, who was brought to Indian Head by Major W. R. Bell to manage the design and construction of buildings on the Bell Farm (Qu'Appelle Valley Farming Company). He started the region's first brick-making plant near Katepwa - later sold to Clem Peltier (Pelletier) and designed an built many buildings in Indian Head, including the Grand Theatre (Opera House, Auditorium) and the adjacent apartments.

Walter James Osment was the oldest son of Arthur James and Loretta Osment