A community in photos: Looking back at December 2023 in Saskatoon

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December brought some picture-worthy moments around Saskatoon, from local sports to holiday giving and Cirque du Soleil.

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Here’s a look at some memorable moments Saskatoon StarPhoenix photographer Michelle Berg and freelance photographers shot last month, noting the date of the print editions in which they ran.

Dec. 4: Time for a break

University of Saskatchewan Huskies defenceman Parker Gavlas attempts to get by Mount Royal University Cougars defenceman Connor Blake during Canada West men’s hockey action Dec. 1 at Merlis Belsher Place. Mount Royal swept the two-game series with a 3-1 win Dec. 1 and 7-4 victory Dec. 2. Saskatchewan headed into the Christmas break with a 11-5-0 record and sat in fifth place in the U Sports Canada West standings. (Matt Smith, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Dec. 5: Bumpy ride

U of S Huskies outside hitter Olivia Mattern returns a serve Dec. 1 against the University of Winnipeg Wesmen during Canada West women’s volleyball play at the PAC in Saskatoon. Saskatchewan’s women were swept by Winnipeg in the weekend series, while the men settled for a split. (Matt Smith, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Dec. 13: Rocking the house

Team Jones second Emily Zacharias keeps her eyes on the play against Team Cameron during the first draw of the Grand Slam of Curling’s WFG masters event at Merlis Belsher Place. The Jennifer Jones-skipped rink won the game 5-3. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Dec. 16: Heads up

Team Bottcher’s Ben Hebert, left, and Brett Gallant brush for skip Brendan Bottcher as they take on Team Gushue in Draw 14 of the Grand Slam of Curling WFG Masters on Dec. 15 at Merlis Belsher Place. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Dec. 19: The season of giving

Rashid Ahmed, president of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association, left, hands out gift hampers to students at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies on Dec. 18. The hampers were filled with food, holiday chocolates and winter clothing. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Dec. 20: Making it snow

The sun rises over Optimist Hill as a snow machine pumps out powder to make it possible for people to enjoy tubing and snowboarding this season. For the last days of December, there was no natural snow in the forecast. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Dec. 22: Skating rink opens

Marquis Bradley and daughter Grace enjoy their first skate of the year on Dec. 20 at the Cameco Meewasin Skating Rink, which is open for the season. It is located beside the Delta Bessborough Hotel and is open to the public Wednesday to Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. with skates to borrow by donation. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Dec. 23: The spectacle of Cirque

Oleksandr Kunytskyi performs his strap routine in Cirque Du Soleil’s Corteo on Dec. 21 at SaskTel Centre. The show features a cast of 53 artists. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

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