Star City Welcomes You

The Town of Star City is a progressive farming community situated 19 km east of Melfort and 19 km west of Tisdale, just off of Highway No.3.

With a population of approximately 450, Star City boasts a Kindergarten to Grade 12 school with an excellent educational program as well as a physical education program of the highest caliber.

Star City's offers a wide variety of services and recreational facilities to suit anyone's palate. Recreational facilities include a skating rink, ball diamonds, football/soccer field, nature trails, campgrounds, playgrounds, and a beautiful park. Even a stroll around the beautifully kept and well groomed community is a pleasure.

Along with many active service clubs and organizations, Star City haa a public library, a museum filled with lots of history, plenty of treasures and a community band that is second to none. Star City is a great place to live, work, play and visit.

A Little History

The first few settlers arrived in the area in 1898–99 and, in 1902, one of the first couples in the area, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Starkey (homestead entry May 1, 1899) opened a post office in addition to the small store they operated out of their log home. The name Star City was chosen, honouring the Starkeys and reflecting the early pioneers’ hopes for development in the area. The first settlers came via the railway to Prince Albert and then travelled with horses or oxen and wagon from there. As the railroad progressed westward, many would find work involved with its construction. In 1904, the Star City town-site was surveyed and lots were put up for sale. The Starkeys moved in from their homestead and built a substantial general store. In 1905, many businesses were started. A hotel was built. On April 6, 1906, with a population of 109, Star City was incorporated as a village. Lumbering was big business as the parklands were cleared for agriculture. The community grew steadily and with a population of just under 600 in 1921, Star City attained Town status. The population remained fairly stable until the mid-1960s. Star City maintains a small core of essential businesses and services and has paved, tree-lined streets throughout its well-kept residential neighbourhoods. Fourth Street features fine examples of pre-Depression era architecture.