Rae Croteau of Rapid View is one of five north and central Sask. drivers competing in this year's Rangeland Derby. He currently sits in fourth place. (photo courtesy Shellie Scott Photography)

By Susan McNeil

Chuckwagon races

And they’re off! Sask. chuckwagon drivers round the Stampede barrels

Jul 12, 2023 | 5:00 PM

A perennial favourite of the Calgary Stampede are the chuckwagon races and Saskatchewan is representing once again.

Rapid View driver Rae Croteau Jr, is currently in fourth place with almost $19,000 in earnings and a collective 6:00.2300 minutes in running times.

He is $5,000 behind the leader, Chanse Vigen.

Sitting in 7th place is Ross Knight of St. Walburg, but he is closely followed by Jamie Laboucane in 8th place, also of St. Walburg.

Hudson Bay’s Evan Salmond is riding in 15^th place while Wade Salmond, of Weekes, is in 19^th position.

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Another north central competitor is in the rodeo, albeit not in a chuckwagon seat.

Melfort’s Cache Schellenberg is competing in the novice saddle bronc, taking second place yesterday with a 70.5 point ride on Forced Borderline.

The competition continues until Sunday, July 16.

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susan.mcneil@pattisonmeid