Some photo highlights from February 2024 in Saskatoon

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February saw some picture-worthy moments around Saskatoon, from the SaskTel Tankard to the U.S.-Canada Hockey Rivalry Series and the return of snowy weather.

Here’s a look at some memorable moments Saskatoon StarPhoenix photographer Michelle Berg and freelance photographer Heywood Yu shot last month, noting the date of the print editions in which they ran, along with a few supplied photos.

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Feb. 1: Feel the winter warmth

The snow covering these canoes on the riverbank in the morning on Jan. 30 near Victoria Park was destined to melt. Daily high temperatures through the following weekend in Saskatoon ranged between 5 C and 7 C, well above the average daily high of -11 C. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Feb. 1: Practising for the big draw

Teams practice on Jan. 31 before the Saskatchewan SaskTel Tankard men’s curling championship first draw at the Nutana Curling Club. The Tankard, which features 12 teams from across the province, ran for five days from Jan. 31 to Feb. 4, culminating in the championship final. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Feb. 2: Synchronized sweeping

Team Kleiter’s Trevor Johnson, left, and Joshua Mattern are hard at work, sweeping in tandem during action against Team Knapp on Feb. 1 in the SaskTel Tankard men’s curling championship morning draw at Nutana Curling Club. Team Kleiter edged Team Knapp 7-6 to improve its record to 2-0. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Feb. 3: Calling the line at SaskTel Tankard

Team Springer’s Dustin Mikush yells instructions to his brushers Feb. 2 at the SaskTel Tankard men’s curling championship at the Nutana Curling Club. The five-day event continued through the weekend with playoffs on Feb. 3 and the semifinal and championship final on Feb. 4. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

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Feb. 5: Sports fans go green as city hosts key games

Saskatoon hosted a couple of significant sporting events on Feb. 3 — the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation Winter Classic and the Rush’s NLL game against Panther City. (Heywood Yu, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Feb. 5: Eye on the prize

Team McEwen skip Mike McEwen delivers a shot at the Saskatchewan SaskTel Tankard men’s curling championship at Nutana Curling Club. McEwen reached the championship final with a 7-2 win over Kody Hartung’s rink on Feb. 3. Rylan Kleiter’s rink also advanced to the final, defeating Team Hartung 7-3 in the morning on Feb. 4. Team McEwen defeated Team Kleiter 7-3 in the afternoon final, securing their spot in the Brier in Regina in March. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Feb. 6: What the helmet?

Roughriders offensive lineman Peter Godber, who was part of Team Green, watches the action at the Roughrider Foundation Winter Classic at Merlis Belsher Place on Feb. 3. (Heywood Yu, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Feb. 9: Something to cheer about

After a 4-2 victory in Game 5 on Feb. 7 at SaskTel Centre, Canada was back in the Canada-U. S. Rivalry Series. Team U.S.A. held a 3-2 lead in the seven-game series ahead of Game 6 at the Brandt Centre in Regina on Feb. 9. Saskatoon StarPhoenix photojournalist Michelle Berg documented the Feb. 7 game, including 7,576 excited fans, flying ice, celebrations and much more. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

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Feb. 10: Mid-February state of mind

A snowblower working at full throttle was a common sight in the city in the second week of February. However, after a few days of clouds and snow, the following weekend had sunny skies and slightly warmer weather, though it wasn’t time to dig out the patio furniture just yet. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Feb. 16: Paws for refreshment

A pedestrian and canine pal take a walk along the riverbank on Feb. 15, after several centimetres of snow and some cold nights. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Feb. 17: Celebrating winter

Kamron Garbe finishes crafting a detailed ice dragon sculpture slide on Feb. 16 in preparation for Nutrien Winter Shines, Saskatchewan’s winter festival, which was underway at Market Square. Garbe is a multidisciplinary artist with a passion for wood, antler and ice. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Feb. 17: Huskies men’s, women’s playoff action underway

The University of Saskatchewan Huskies hosted archrival University of Alberta Golden Bears in Canada West men’s hockey quarterfinal playoff action at Merlis Belsher Place in a best-of-three series, Feb. 16-18. Meanwhile, the Huskies women’s team hosted the Calgary Dinos in a best-of-three Canada West quarterfinal, also at MBP. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

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Feb. 20: Crushing the weekend

There was lots to celebrate in Saskatoon this Family Day long weekend, Feb. 17-19. Hundreds of people enjoyed the sunshine at Nutrien WinterShines winter festival in Market Square, while RAM Motorsports Spectacular got the audience revved up at SaskTel Centre on Feb. 16 and 17. (Heywood Yu, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Feb. 22: View from on high

This bird seems to be checking out the scenery from its perch in a tree along the Meewasin Trail on a bright and sunny winter day. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Feb. 24: Tradition and family

Tianna McCabe, a Navajo, Arapaho and Cree fancy shawl dancer from Big River, displays her ornate regalia during an event at the Nutrien Kôna Winter Festival at Wanuskewin. The shawl was gifted to her from her great-grandmother, and her mother made the skirt — both were survivors of the residential school system. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Feb. 27: Winter isn’t over yet

An Alberta clipper blows snow throughout the Saskatoon area on Feb. 26. Upwards of 10 centimetres or more of snow was expected, with winds gusting to 70 kilometres per hour and temperatures dipping to around -40 C with wind chill. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

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