ESTEVAN — The Energy City Ex. in Estevan crowned its Rodeo Queen Saturday afternoon.
This year, three young cowgirls competed for the title of the Rodeo Queen by participating in different disciplines, including horsemanship, speeches, 50/50 sales and personality and appearance. Through their engagement, they all also became a tremendous help to the Estevan Exhibition Association board.
"We've worked with these girls for the last month and a half. I cannot believe how the changes have come about, how these girls have matured. They put in a lot of [effort] and time. And they always did it with a smile," said Rhonda Gillespie, who organized the Rodeo Queen contest along with Valerie Paulson, Jessica Klarholm and Stacey Holtz.
"Miss Rodeo Estevan … is a role model to all young ladies. She is an ambassador of the EEA, the City of Estevan as well as the rodeo community with an extreme emphasis on volunteering within the community," said Holtz.
The 2022 Rodeo Queen, Rykelle Holinaty, presented the title and the crown to the 2023 Energy City Ex Rodeo Queen Jesa Colliness. Meadow Skuce came in second and became the first princess, who is to take over the responsibilities of the queen if the queen is not available. And Seriah Potoma took third place.
"We need to recognize the amount of work and commitment that has gone into this. These girls have put in so much work and their dedication is absolutely insane," Holinaty said. "Holding the title of Rodeo Queen is more than just its name. With it comes commitment of not only holding the utmost respect for yourself, but your community and the exhibition association that you are working with. Rodeo queen is a representation of everything that is being held this weekend and more."
