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Tyrel Fouhse from White City competed in the Pilot Butte Rodeo. He competed in saddle bronc on June 17. For more information, please see pages two and three. Photo by Robyn Tocker ONLINE AUCTION: CITY OF REGINA EQUIPMENT AUCTION - BIDDING ENDS JUNE 28 24/7 ONLINE BIDDING AT WWW.MCDOUGALLAUCTION.COM UNRESERVED! UNRESERVED! UNRESERVED! UNRESERVED!

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Q COMMUNITY Pilot Butte Rodeo gets down and dirty

Robyn Tocker tent rains, the weekend continued with tionary gave away free ice cream cones. Editor overwhelming success,” said rodeo com- Local volunteer firefighters brought mittee member George Galloway. their vehicles out for the parade, as did the loudy mornings and rainy afternoons On June 16, the rodeo held their rodeo RCMP and Community Safety Officers Dance Sensations’ float was a Cdidn’t stop Pilot Butte Rodeo athletes (CSOs). Various community groups had colourful spot on the rainy day. and fans from enjoying the annual rodeo. floats in the parade, including the Blue From June 16 to 18, about 277 athletes Rooster Café & Studio, White Butte Phar- competed in various rodeo events over the macy, Pilot Butte Branch Public Library, they do every year. weekend. Approximately 600 fans watched The Domo gas station, St. Agnes Catholic Rodeo athletes participated in many dif- from the stands to cheer on the athletes. Church, Dance Sensations, Hot Shades ferent events: bareback, novice bareback, tie During the weekend, there was also a Hair Salon and the Pilot Butte Kinettes. down roping, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, 16-team slo-pitch tournament that played The mayors of Pilot Butte and Balgonie ladies barrel racing, junior barrel racing, through the stormy weather. team roping, novice bull riding and bull “Even with the well needed intermit- riding. Athletes competed June 17 and 18. There were also 14 chariot race heats June 17. Chariot racing also happened June 18. Chuck wagon races occurred June 18. “Saturday night’s Bud Lite Cabaret fea- tured Amy Nelson, foxxworthee and then closed off with 3rd Degree Birnz,” said Gal- loway. Volunteer fire departments from On June 17, Karen Bird was reconized Pilot Butte, Balgonie and White City contributed their vehicles to the for her volunteer work with the Harold parade’s festivities. Panno Memorial Volunteer Award. Galloway said the Pilot Butte Rodeo com- mittee has been recognized for their ability slack event, which saw many different ath- to host this event every year in rain or shine letes competing in events. Attendees also Mayor Peggy Chorney greeted in partnership with Longcreek Rodeo in watched the Saskatchewan Roughrider parade watchers from her parade Radville, Sask. every Father’s Day weekend. vehicle June 17. football game on the big screen and had a “It’s acknowledged as one of the most karaoke night in the beer gardens. successful (rodeos) in Western Canada,” he June 17 started off cloudy during the were also in the parade. The children said. “Athletes compete for opportunity to Pilot Butte Lions member William annual Pilot Butte and District Lions Club loved the candy thrown from the floats as qualify for national finals in October.” Pollock was one of many pancake pancake breakfast at the hall. flippers June 17 at the Pilot Butte The Family Fun Day Parade went ahead and District Lions Pancake Breakfast. despite the rain. The Pilot Butte Confec- Photos by Robyn Tocker

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Q COMMUNITY Pilot Butte Rodeo cont.

Andrew Byrne competed in bull riding at the rodeo. Photos by Robyn Tocker The mud was flying as 14 heats of chariot races tore up the track at the Pilot Butte Rodeo.

A few horses decided they wanted to play in the mud Jaclyn Noll from Coronach, Sask. rode in the ladies barrel without a rider. One managed to escape his holding pen. racing event.

Kade Peake was one of eight com- petitors in tie down roping. He is from Binscarth, Man. Devon Porter wrestled steers at the rodeo. He is from Solsgirth, Man.

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Q BUSINESS Cratex Industries opens in Emerald Park

Robyn Tocker a significant investment for us, not just to continue to Editor in Emerald Park but in Saskatchewan grow,” he said. in general,” he said. “We are committed “We’re proud ratex Industries Inc., Western Can- to the region and believe we can fill a of this facility. Cada’s largest packaging and crating void in the provision of intricate, com- We’re proud of company, held its grand opening June plex and oversized packaging and crat- what the team 20. Cratex purchased Balgonie Pallet & ing expertise. Our customer-first mind- has put together.” Crate in February 2017 and is now lo- set has earned us the trust of some of Hihn said the cated on Great Plains Industrial Drive Canada’s largest firms and spurred us company’s loy- in Emerald Park. to develop unique capabilities. Over alty is to the Cratex employees, customers and se- the years, we have sought out to pack- community and nior executives, along with senior ex- age everything from a highly deli- customers they ecutives from its parent company Man- cate dinosaur fossil to an immense service. itoulin Group of Companies, attended and bulky C-130 cargo plane. We are “Over the last the celebration. thrilled to officially open in Emerald ten years, we’ve Minister of the Economy Jeremy Har- Park and eager to demonstrate how invested heavily rison, MLA Christine Tell and Reeve Cratex can benefit businesses of all in Saskatchewan,” Left to right: Paul Libel, Jeff Loesch, Reeve Mitchel Mitchell Huber of the RM of Edenwold types, in all sectors.” he said. Huber, Minister Jeremy Harrison, MLA Christine Tell and were some of the special guests. Dwayne Hihn, the president of Cra- Minister Har- Dwayne Hihn cut the ribbon at the grand opening of Jeff Loesch, vice president of Cra- tex, said the company started in Ed- rison welcomed Cratex Industries in Emerald Park June 20. Photo by Robyn tex, welcomed the many guests to the monton, Alta. and grew to encompass Cratex to the prov- Tocker event. Calgary and Regina. ince and wished “We’re so excited that you are here to “We try to provide (customers) with the company success. begins to recover from low resource help us celebrate our arrival at this es- a one-stop shop. We try to create value “(Manitoulin and Cratex) recognize prices, the increasing need for the type tablishment,” he said. for you, your companies, so you can the business opportunities that our of services Cratex Industries and Mani- “Putting down roots here represents be more competitive and it allows us province presents and, as our economy toulin provide,” he said.

Q HEALTH Yoga summer camps coming to Emerald Park

Robyn Tocker everyone is on their computer and Editor bombarded with messages and pres- sures that we aren’t even aware of,” she chool will soon be out and children said. “I didn’t realize as a young adult Swill need something to keep occu- that I was dealing with depression pied over the summer months. An Em- and anxiety at times because it wasn’t erald Park business is offering children something that was available for me to a unique summer camp experience. see. You didn’t realize you were having Pure Living Yoga, in partnership these thoughts you were having until with Lil’MissFit, is offering five sum- you get a bit older. mer yoga camps to children ages three “But I think now with social media to 14. and with kids being on the Internet “We have a full week rate but there and depression and anxiety being such are day rates available as well for the a hot topic, kids know about it earlier. people who just want to drop their kid Kids are pressured to feel like they need off for one day,” explained Brittany to be a certain way a lot earlier. You Kish, co-owner of Pure Living Yoga. hear (from parents) about their nine- From July 10 to 14, children ages year-old asking if these things make three to five will participate in a yoga them look fat. They’re already dealing class, listen to a yoga story, make arts with a lot of these pressures. As adults, and crafts, play yoga games and par- we have a hard time dealing with it. ticipate in guided relaxation. They can The way that I always found helped come for the morning session or the af- dealing with those things inside of my- ternoon session. self was through movement. Children age six to nine can partici- “With how fast-paced everything is, pate in either the July 17 to 21 or the we’re hoping we can instil a little bit July 24 to 28 camp. Their full days are of the self-regulation and realizing the similar to the age three to five camp, thoughts that you’re having and mak- but they also participate in a Lil’MissFit ing them more positive about yourself fitness class in the afternoon. than kids often get to,” Kish said. The 10 to 14-year-olds have their Left to right: Presleey Marcynuk (age nine) and her sisters Lowynn (age The main facilitators of these yoga camp Aug. 7 to 11 and their schedule five) and Gracyn (age seven) are just some of the children who attend yoga camps are co-owner Brenna Bote and is different from the other camps. Chil- classes at Pure Living Yoga. They will participate in the upcoming summer camps. teacher Gabrielle Weir. dren will practice journaling, partici- Photo by Robyn Tocker “Bote has been teaching yoga for pate in art/empowerment/self-regula- about seven years,” said Kish. “The val- tion/communication, learn breathing at Pure Living Yoga. Yoga offers more children’s yoga class- ue behind her teaching is unreal. She is and yin, have an upside down yoga “We do have regular kids classes es. the person that got me into yoga … just class and have a nutrition and fitness Monday and Friday mornings from 9 “Hopefully, a lot of the kids who a beautiful mind and I know she has a class in the afternoon with Lil’MissFit. a.m. to 10 a.m. and those classes are at have been coming throughout the year lot to give not only to kids but to any Pure Living Yoga opened at its cur- the same time as regular Vinyasa class- will take advantage of the summer pro- age group.” rent location Sep. 6, 2016 and this is es,” Kish said. “A lot of parents will go to gram,” she said. “Weir has been teaching school for their first year holding summer camps. their class and let their kids go to their Kish said it is important children get 10 years. She teaches yoga to the kids “In a community full of families, it yoga class and then everyone meets up involved in yoga at a young age be- at school and she has kids of her own,” made the most sense to offer something at the end.” cause it can help them handle mental Kish said. “The people running these to them,” she said. When school is out during the year, illnesses like depression and anxiety. camps are knowledgeable. They are Children already attend yoga classes like during Easter break, Pure Living “Everyone is looking at their phones, trained.” 6 TheSTAR | Serving White City, Emerald Park, Pilot Butte, Balgonie & surrounding areas | Friday, June 23, 2017

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Greenall High School Class of 2017

J’Lynn Aquin Michael Armbruster Jacob Asmundson Veronica Ballman Tiana Banfield

Dawson Bentz Nathan Boehmer Jayden Brandt Samantha Brenner Brooklyn Browning Brody Bryant Dalton Bryant Dayton Buchanan

Ella Bylsma Landen Callfas Ty Cappo Christopher Chabot MacKenzie Chittenden Tianna Chorney Jesse Clark Dante Cornford

Owen Coulter Quinne Craigie Christian Crowthers Zachary D’Andrea Paige DeBruin Nathan Depeel Jadon Donais Carissa Downs

Eden Engelbrecht Tattianna Fayant Matthew Fellinger Jordan Foster Kaylee Francis Halie Garnier Landen Glas Kaitlyn Goebel 00068075 8 TheSTAR | Serving White City, Emerald Park, Pilot Butte, Balgonie & surrounding areas | Friday, June 23, 2017

Cassandra Gorniak Corbin Greenwood Marissa Gyorfi Samantha Hadaway Carter Halwas John Hatfield Sami Jo Henry Briana

Joseph Klemenz Kendra Klinger Nickolas Knudsen Mitchell Kolybaba Dalton Kornum Jessica Kosar Jenelle Kowalchuk Shai Kozack

Devan Litz Meagen Madeley Jayden Markus Hannah Martin MacKenzie Martin Reece Martin Dakota McAlpin Naythan Melle

Connor Nagel Jessica Nagy Haley Nakonechni Austin Nameth Tanille Nyeste Valerie Oancia Bryn Olson Kirsten Pfeifer

Mykinna Reifferscheid Courtney Renwick Ethan Roesch Josh Rojas Brenden Rolufs Tyler Ruecker Brendan Runge Lucas Rydzik 00068079 Congratulations After four Class of 2017 long years, you made it!

Congratulations, Greenall parents! (You too, Class of 2017!) 00068082 TheSTAR | Serving White City, Emerald Park, Pilot Butte, Balgonie & surrounding areas | Friday, June 23, 2017 9 Greenall High School Class of 2017

a Hess Dante Hoffart Jae-Ann Holoien Kruz Hudson JC Johnson Palak Kaushal Alison Keen Devin Kessel

Courtney Kuffner Nathan Kuntz Chelsea Laing Robyn Lang Tailyn LaRose Layne Legien Kendall Leib Carson Leurer

Matthew Melnyk Seth Michel Eve Molander Haylee Moore Riley Moore LaShanda Moosewah Peri Moulding Jamie Munro

Cody Phillips Rae-Anne Pilsner Shanae Pomeroy Cassandra Potts Jenelle Radmacher Ryan Raiwet Brendan Reece Adam Reichel

Rylie Reichel Tyler Sabiston Kaylie Sali Noah Sampson Terryl Sanson Kate Saunderson Emily Schick Taylor Schmidt

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Q AGRICULTURE Rain welcomed by farmers but too late for crops

Shannon Friesen bey area 26 millimetres, the Moosomin cent very short. Hay land and pasture There are reports of thin and stunted Acting Cropping Management Specialist and Glenavon areas 12 millimetres, the topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent winter cereal crops and hay fields that Fillmore area seven millimetres, the surplus, 40 per cent adequate, 37 per are prematurely heading-out. Even eeding has wrapped up in the region, Weyburn area three millimetres, the cent short and 22 per cent very short. with the moisture, hay fields in many Salthough there are still some green- Indian Head area 10 millimetres and Crop District 2A is reporting that 56 areas will yield less than could be ex- feed and silage crops left to be seeded. the Moose Jaw area 20 millimetres. The per cent of cropland and 71 per cent of pected as the rain came too late. Some In-crop weed control is underway in Moose Jaw area has reported receiving hay land and pasture are very short top- producers are expecting the haying sea- areas with active weed growth; how- the most precipitation (96 millimetres) soil moisture at this time, and CD 3ASE son to be shorter than normal this year. ever, strong winds have been delaying in the region since April 1. is reporting that 75 per cent of cropland The majority of crop damage this past producers for several weeks now. Despite the rainfall a week ago, top- and 80 per cent of hay land and pasture week was due to lack of moisture, wind Rainfall was welcomed in many areas soil moisture conditions have not are very short topsoil moisture. and insects such as cutworms and flea over the past week as topsoil moisture significantly improved; however, sig- Overall, the majority of crops are in beetles in the canola crops. Gophers conditions were rapidly deteriorating. nificant rainfall over the past couple of fair-to-good condition, although many and alfalfa weevils have also caused Rainfall this past week ranged from days may help improve conditions. crops in drier areas are suffering from some issues in the area. small amounts to 41 millimetres in the Cropland topsoil moisture is rated lack of moisture. Many crops are quite Farmers are busy trying to control Maryfield area. The Carnduff area re- as one per cent surplus, 49 per cent short and the recent rainfall may not weeds, picking rocks and getting ready ported four millimetres of rain, the Kis- adequate, 33 per cent short and 17 per help crop development or yield. for haying.

Mayor Bruce Evans (centre) won the bike raffled off by Plainsview Credit Union during their show and shine June 10. He has donated it back to Plainsview to help them reach their fund- photo raising goal of $1,000 for the outdoor rink in White City. Tickets are one for $2 or three for $5. In the above photo is Branch Manager Shawn Osier (left) and Fintan Ryan, the new CEO. Photo provided feature by Shawn Osier OFFtheShelf

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Q BUSINESS Business meeting

Mechanical discusses For all your festivals, rink Robyn Tocker of White City, updated the association on Editor town projects. In reference to Canada 150 plumbing celebrations, Kolb said he didn’t think he he White City/Emerald Park Business had ever seen that many people at the TAssociation held their last meeting splash park as there was on June 10. & heating before their summer holidays June 14. “For the street dance, I don’t think that There will be no meeting in July or Au- parking lot has ever seen that many gust but they will resume in September. people before,” he said. “Council is very At the June meeting, Steven King from pleased with that and we’ll continue to needs. Plainsview Credit Union announced the do something like that next year. The company now has a new CEO, Fintan other thing we’ll probably look at is hav- 00065443 Ryan, who will start this summer. ing some sort of winter festival maybe 306-522-0050 “He’ll bring some unique experiences, around Christmastime. We’ll see how which we’re really looking forward to,” we can plan that out, but I think hav- said King. ing a couple of community events a We work, play and live in the community. Michelle Strawford of Bella Chic said year is very positive for the community the Summer Solstice Festival on June 3 and helps us bring everybody together was a success, but she would like to see and celebrate the fact that we are a very more of the business community in- young community.” volved. Kolb said work on the town centre de- “We would love to have more of your sup- velopment continues. port, so please consider coming out,” she said. “We’ve reviewed a Betteridge Road de- JULY 1 “It was really a phenomenal day,” said sign,” he said. “It’s about a $10 or $11 mil- Susan McNaughton from Dairy Queen. lion project.” “It’s a great way to advertise and come The Town will start looking for funding together as businesses out here, to show Balgonie Canada 150 celebrations, all day around town starting at 8:30 a.m. @ Multiplex for the project. what we have. It was a great day and The wastewater treatment facility for you guys did a wonderful job.” White City and the RM of Edenwold is JULY 3-27 McNaughton said Dairy Queen would also progressing. be back at the Summer Solstice Festival Kolb also brought up the outdoor rink next year. along Deneve Drive. Members of the business community “We continue to receive delegations White City Summer Play Program, Community Centre, call Carla Ferstl 306-781-2355 ext. 226 were pleased with the Canada 150 celebra- on the outdoor rink – some positive and tions in White City June 10. The fireworks some with concerns about it – but for JULY 8 were “absolutely amazing” said King. now the direction to administration is to “The splash park was packed. It was continue to move forward with that fa- wonderful to see,” said McNaughton. “It cility over on the east side of White City. was my first experience. We have only We’ll be beginning construction on that White City Garden Club “Love Me As I Am” Garden Tour lived here five years. I’m very proud to be in the next week or two and have that fa- a member of this community. I think it’s cility in place for the fall.” strong and family-orientated.” The park will not only have an outdoor JULY 10-AUGUST 11 King said they now had to figure out rink, but a play structure and warm-up how to do something similar next year shelter. to bring more people to the community “It will be a positive addition to the Pure Living Yoga Summer Yoga Camps, 306-535-8098 or [email protected] and benefit the businesses. recreation amenities within the commu- Ken Kolb, administrator from the Town nity,” Kolb said. JULY 16 Q Happy birthday, John! Pilot Butte Lions “Gettin’ Your Kicks on Route 46” Show and Shine, Dosu Wok, 10 a.m. AUGUST 13

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320 Great Plains Road (Brownstone Prof Bldg.) Emerald Park, SK S4L 0B8 Happening? What’s is sponsored by John Devers turned 101 years old this month. He is pictured celebrating his birthday June 21 at the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre. He is originally from the Balgonie area. From us at The Star, happy birthday, John! For more pictures, see Group of Companies page 15. Photo by Robyn Tocker Th eSTAR | Serving White City, Emerald Park, Pilot Butte, Balgonie & surrounding areas | Friday, June 23, 2017 15

Q COMMUNITY Balgonie Girl Guides looking for new members

Robyn Tocker Up to 35 girls from Balgonie, Re- work or programming activities. We do said. “It’s about building that confi- Editor gina, Pilot Butte, Edenwold, White community service. We do fundraising, dence and have a place where they City, Emerald Park can join Girl cookie sales, games and outdoor activi- can meet other girls from their com- he 1st Balgonie Girl Guides Unit is Guides. ties. We do camping. We have ceremo- munity and build their friendships Tentering its third year and they are “It’s really anywhere around this nies and fun events and parties on dif- that way. Because it’s an all-girl or- looking for girls who want to be part of area,” she said. ferent holidays.” ganization, it really focuses on the the fun, active group. Depending on their age, they will be They hold special ceremonies strength of women and that sister- Jolene Ursu, one of the organizers of placed in Sparks, Brownies or Guides. throughout the year, such as hood.” the local Girl Guides, said she and a few “We had a bunch of girls move up when girls advance to a new level “It’s a community-based organiza- women started the club three years ago this year, so now we have a little bit of guiding or are enrolled in Girl tion that’s for all girls in not just Balg- because they wanted their daughters to more space,” she said. Guides. onie but everywhere around here,” she have the experience. Two women lead each group in Girl Balgonie also has a Cubs club, said. “We wanted them to get involved in Guides. They lead the girls through a which girls can join. Ursu said there is Balgonie Girl Guides meet at Bal- Girl Guides and there wasn’t anything variety of activities. a difference between the two groups, gonie Elementary School on Thurs- around here,” Ursu explained. “We just “We do a lot of crafts,” Ursu said. “We besides that fact only girls can join Girl day nights starting in September. wanted to give that experience to our do projects and singing. We do program Guides. To register, please contact 306-570- girls and thought, ‘Now is a good time work. There’s a whole program for Girl “Girl Guides is about leadership 9179 or e-mail balgonie1st@gmail. to start!’” Guides, you would consider it badge and empowerment for girls,” she com Q COMMUNITY Happy birthday, John! cont.

John Devers turned 101 on June 19 but his party was June 21. He enjoyed his cake, visiting with family and singing along with Journey and Praise. Got a news tip? Tell us! Call our newsroom 306-352-3393 00065970

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