A community in photos: Looking back at June 2024 in Saskatoon

Some picture-worthy, memorable moments around Saskatoon in June include university convocation, high school sports and the Pride festival.

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, along with a few supplied photos.

June 1: Along for the ride

Dachshund cyclist

A cyclist has a furry passenger as his dachshund hitches a ride along Ruth Street in late May. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

June 1: One win away

Moose Jaw warriors

June 6: Honouring generosity

honorary degrees

June 8: Aiming high

track n field

Foster Fourney, a student from Aden Bowman Collegiate, contorted his body while soaring through the air in the junior boys pole-vault event during the provincial high-school track and field championships at Gordie Howe Sports Complex on June 7. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

June 12: Getting a feel for the flip

pancake breakfast

Fire inspector Sasha Atamanenko-Rolston has feasted on flapjacks aplenty over the 18 years she has attended the Saskatoon Civic Pancake Breakfast, but she was happy to get a chance to flip them for the first time on June 11. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

June 13: On the scene

on the scene

June 24: Saskatoon streets burst with Pride in annual parade

2024 Saskatoon Pride Parade
Pride flags were everywhere during the annual parade.Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Pride
Brittney Ferch, left, and Lauretta Peters of Salty Circus stand for a photograph. The Salty Circus is a troupe of dancers and performers who are known for delivering a wide variety of shows.Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Pride

Pride
Some celebrants at the Pride parade were dancing in the streets, while others proudly waved the flag.Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Pride

Lauretta Peters hold an umbrella during pride parade in downtown Saskatoon, Sask., on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
The Saskatoon Diversity Network Inc., which operates as Saskatoon Pride, is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2003.Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

June 24: Win streak on the line

Roughriders

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