Some picture-worthy, memorable moments around Saskatoon in January include BRIT, Blades photographer Steve Hiscock and the annual crop show.
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Brooks Composite High School’s Timothy Alalimi (2) competes in the the 55th annual Bedford Road Invitational Tournament slam dunk competition. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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January saw some picture-worthy moments around Saskatoon, from Globetrotters and BRIT to marking 20 years with the Saskatoon Blades’ photographer.
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Here’s a look at some memorable moments Saskatoon StarPhoenix photographer Michelle Berg shot last month, noting the date of the print editions in which they ran, along with a few supplied photos.
Jan. 10: Disorder on the court as Globetrotters slam dunk
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Harlem Globetrotters coach Scooter Christiensen balances a ball on his head during the 2025 World Tour stop at SaskTel Centre.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Harlem Globetrotters showman Thunder Law has a peaceful, easy feeling on the court.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Harlem Globetrotters showman Thunder Law and a fan show off their funky dance moves for the crowd.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Harlem Globetrotters finisher Big Dog Whitsett gets a little hang time after slam dunking.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
The Harlem Globetrotters made a stop in Saskatoon on Wednesday night during their annual world tour. Berg was there to capture the action as the world-famous basketball team took on the Washington Generals while dazzling and delighting Saskatoon fans. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)
Jan. 11: A slammin’ time at the 55th annual BRIT
Brooks Composite High School’s Timothy Alalimi competed in the slam dunk contest on Jan. 10 during the 55th annual Bedford Road Invitational Tournament.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Bedford Road Collegiate huddled before taking on West Vancouver Secondary during the first matchup of the 55th annual Bedford Road Invitational Tournament held at 722 Bedford Rd. on Jan. 9. The high school basketball event finished in the evening on Jan. 11, with 12 teams competing this year.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Medicine Hat High School’s Henry Atwell went to the hoop in the Bedford Road Invitational Tournament slam dunk competition.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Bedford Road Collegiate’s cheer team psyched up the crowd during the 55th annual Bedford Road Invitational Tournament pep rally on Jan. 10.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix A Bedford Road Collegiate fan reacted during the school’s game against West Vancouver Secondary in the first matchup of the Bedford Road Invitational Tournament on Jan. 9. West Vancouver won 90-37.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Bedford Road Collegiate’s Guillermo Rodriguez, left, drove past a West Vancouver Secondary defender on Jan. 9, during the first matchup of the 55th annual Bedford Road Invitational Tournament.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix West Vancouver Secondary’s Luis Lara Alvarez and Bedford Road Collegiate’s Teerth Patel tipped off the action at the 55th annual Bedford Road Invitational Tournament, one of the top high school basketball tournaments in the country.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Berg captured the sights from the 55th annual Bedford Road Invitational Tournament over three days. After two days of competition Jan. 9 and 10, the prestigious high school hoops event wrapped up Jan. 11. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)
Jan. 13: Built Rams tough
St. Francis Xavier Rams’s MVP Aleksandar Popovic held the trophy after the Edmonton high school won the 55th annual Bedford Road Invitational Tournament in the final, beating hometown favourite Holy Cross Crusaders on Jan. 11. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)
Jan. 16: Cream of the Crop
Garth Massie, with Morris Equipment, showed off the new 10 series Morris 660 Air Cart at the 42nd annual western Canadian Crop Production Show at Prairieland Park. The event, which draws thousands of attendees each year, ran Jan. 14-16. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)
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Jan. 18: Centre of attention
The Saskatoon Blades’ recently acquired 6-foot-6 centre Hunter Laing, second from right, is continuing a family tradition of playing for the Western Hockey League franchise. His grandfather, Bill Laing, played for the Blades in the early 1970s. Hunter Laing was selected by the Calgary Flames in the sixth round of the 2024 NHL draft. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)
Jan. 22: Fire aftermath
The University Bridge was closed while Saskatoon fire and city crews tackled remaining hot spots and damage to a sewer pipe under the bridge caused by an encampment fire on Jan. 19. The heat melted the sewer line under the bridge, which led to a break that leaked sewage over the riverbank, the city said. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)
Jan. 23: Health-care protest
Vicki Mowat, The Saskatchewan NDP Opposition’s shadow minister of health, centre, and shadow minister of labour Nathaniel Tweed, second from right, joined members of Service Employees International Union West (SEIU West) who were picketing in front of City Hospital in Saskatoon on Jan. 22. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)
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Jan. 25: Focusing on the Blades
Saskatoon Blades photographer Steve Hiscock went the extra mile to get the shot in a game against the Prince Albert Raiders at SaskTel Centre on Jan. 1.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Steve Hiscock, who has been the Saskatoon Blades photographer for 20 years, shot a game against the Prince Albert Raiders at SaskTel Centre on Jan. 1, 2025. Hiscock admits he shoots way too much — around 3,000 to 4,000 images per game. He files about 150 of those.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Steve Hiscock’s favourite place to photograph a hockey game is between the two benches. He says it’s “the best seat in the house.”Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Blades Captain Nick Zajac, centre, was filled with emotion as he was surrounded by his teammates after completing his last game with the Western Hockey League franchise in 2016. (photo by Steve Hiscock)Photo by STEVE HISCOCK /SASKATOON BLADES Saskatoon Blades goaltender Nolan Maier cut the net after setting the WHL record with 120 career wins at SaskTel Centre on April 8, 2022. (photo by Steve Hiscock)Photo by Steve Hiscock /Saskatoon Blades At 61, Steve Hiscock is now a full-time photographer, shooting the Blades, the Saskatchewan Rush lacrosse squad, the Saskatoon Berries baseball team and other events that come through SaskTel Centre.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Steve Hiscock has seen plenty of changes around SaskTel Centre, especially starting in 2008-09 when it was renovated for the 2010 world hockey championship.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Saskatoon Blades photographer Steve Hiscock has been photographing the WHL team for 20 years and shared some of his fondest memories — and greatest photos. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, with supplied photos from Steve Hiscock, Saskatoon Blades)
Jan. 31: Done with relish
Kayvon Khoshkam (Mustard) acts out a scene from Mustard, a 25th Street Theatre Production by Kat Sandler, directed by Tim Bratton.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Kayvon Khoshkam as Mustard, left, and Mara Teare as Thai star in the darkly comedic twisted fairy tale Mustard, a 25th Street Theatre production.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
The “twisted fairy tale” Mustard, a 25th Street production by Kat Sandler and directed by Tim Bratton, is a dark comedy about love, magic and growing up. The play runs until Feb. 8 at the BackStage Stage. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)
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