Some photo highlights from March 2025 in Saskatoon

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March saw some picture-worthy moments around Saskatoon, from provincial sports and the latest in technology to a look back at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Here’s a look at memorable moments captured by Saskatoon StarPhoenix photographer Michelle Berg and Regina Leader-Post photographer Kayle Neis, noting the date of the print editions in which they ran, along with wire, supplied and file photos.

March 4: Taking his shot

Saskatchewan skip Rylan Kleiter delivered a rock while playing Nova Scotia at the Brier, in Kelowna, B.C., on March 1. (Darryl Dyck, The Canadian Press)

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March 6: Prepare for takeoff

Student pilot Graeme Bank got some training time on Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s new state-of-the-art flight simulator, which teaches four different classes of aircraft — single-engine piston, twin-engined piston, twin turboprop and medium twin jet. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

March 8: Tariffs on, tariffs off

Premier Scott Moe announced retaliatory measures to U.S. tariffs on March 5, some of which were put on pause by the U.S. just a day later. The province said its countermeasures remain in effect. (Kayle Neis, Regina Leader-Post)

March 11: Canada West playoff intensity

University of Saskatchewan Huskies forward Liam Keeler, left, collides with Mount Royal Cougars forward Josh Tarzwell during Game 2 of the Canada West men’s hockey final on March 8 at Merlis Belsher Place. The Cougars went on to win 2-1 in overtime to force a third and deciding game on March 9. Both teams qualified for the University Cup national championship tournament, which took place March 20-23 in Ottawa. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

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March 11: Winning a championship

The University of Saskatchewan Huskies celebrate their Canada West women’s basketball championship win over the UBC Thunderbirds at the PAC. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

March 12: Nation in isolation — pandemic hits home

Five years ago, the first presumptive case of COVID-19 was detected in Saskatchewan. That single number carried an immense weight as people had been anxiously tracking the global spread of the virus, wondering when it would hit home. The lone infection quickly multiplied into thousands of cases. And while it spun a common thread throughout humankind, the pandemic forced us to endure much of it in isolation. The StarPhoenix spent a week looking back on the pandemic, starting with revisiting some of those moments in photos. (Michelle Berg and Matt Smith, Saskatoon StarPhoenix; Brandon Harder, Regina Leader-Post)

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March 19: Premier program

U of S Huskies’ Maya Flindall, front, and Tea DeMong lay under the championship banner and beside the trophy after defeating the Carleton Ravens in the U Sports women’s national basketball final in Vancouver. The Huskies have three titles in 10 years. (Darryl Dyck, The Canadian Press)

March 25: Hastings in a hurry

Johari Hastings of Wilfrid Laurier University ran the 40-yard dash during the CFL combine at AffinityPlex at the REAL district in Regina. Dozens of draft-eligible prospects showcased their skills in a variety of events for CFL team officials. (Kayle Neis, Regina Leader-Post)

March 29: Waiting for spring

Canada geese searched for patches of grass during a spring snowfall in Saskatoon on the last weekend of March. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

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