A community in photos: Looking back at November 2024 in Sask

Some picture-worthy, memorable moments in November included the fall season, Remembrance Day and holiday campaign kickoffs.

November saw some picture-worthy moments around Saskatoon, from Remembrance Day and holiday campaign launches to the Canada Post workers’ strike.

Here’s a look at some memorable moments Saskatoon StarPhoenix photographer Michelle Berg and Regina Leader-Post photographer Kayle Neis shot last month, noting the date of the print editions in which they ran.

Nov. 1: Halloween Haul

Halloweening for Hunger

St. Joseph High School Grade 12 student Crystal Fatoyinbo bagged up groceries for Halloweening for Hunger. The long-standing tradition involves Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools students collecting donations for the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Nov. 6: What’s up, doc?

Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Radiothon

Three-year-old Kaleb Fiacco-Pingert high-fived Dr. Marcus Wellbear at the 2024 Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Radiothon. Kaleb had a life-saving liver transplant in Toronto eight weeks ago, preceded by chemotherapy at the Children’s Hospital. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Nov. 8: Operation Santa

Operation Santa event launch

From left: Diane Boyko, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools board chair and Shirley Greyeyes, director of Dakota Dunes CDC and Operation Santa co-chair, announced the launch of the event at White Buffalo Youth Lodge. The holiday campaign helps families in need, and addresses issues such as homelessness, food insecurity and the rising cost of living. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Nov. 12: A solemn memorial

Remembrance Day cenotaph
Wreaths were laid during the annual Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11 at SaskTel Centre — the largest indoor service of its kind in Canada.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Remembrance Day trumpet
Aaron Vopni played the sombre bugle call that historically signalled the end of a soldier’s day at the Remembrance Day ceremony at SaskTel Centre.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Remembrance Day officer
Warrant Officer Cathan Perry with the Canadian Armed Forces during the Remembrance Day ceremony.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Remembrance Day cenotaph
RCMP Const. Kelsey Trott was silhouetted during the Remembrance Day ceremony at SaskTel Centre.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Remembrance Day parade
A marching band performed during the annual Remembrance Day ceremony at SaskTel Centre.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Remembrance Day veteran
A decorated veteran waved during the annual Remembrance Day ceremony at SaskTel Centre.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Nov. 15: Getting ready for red nose

Operation Red Nose launch

Nov. 15: Off the Leash returns

Off the Leash lumcheon

Nov. 19: Mail at a standstill

Canada Post workers strike outside main Saskatoon plant

Nov. 20: A moment of remembrance

Holodomor memorial ceremony in Regina

Ken Krawetz of the Honorary Council of Ukraine laid a wreath at a memorial on the bank of Wascana Lake during a ceremony to acknowledge and commemorate the Holodomor at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building in Regina on Nov. 19. (Kayle Neis, Regina Leader-Post)

Nov. 30: Come see the trees

Festival of Trees

Nov. 30: Ranch Rodeo returns

Ranch Rodeo in Regina

Miss Rodeo Agribition Ari Dyck rode in the opening procession of the Ranch Rodeo at Brandt Centre in Regina on Nov. 29. The two-day event is part of the Canadian Western Agribition. (Kayle Neis, Regina Leader-Post)

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