Some photo highlights from May 2023 in Saskatoon

Some picture-worthy, memorable moments around Saskatoon in May include battle bots, Red Dress Day and a peek at TV filming.

May saw some picture-worthy moments around Saskatoon, from pelicans and Red Dress Day to figure skating and sport championships.

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Here's a look at some memorable moments Saskatoon StarPhoenix photographer Michelle Berg, Regina Leader-Post photographer Kayle Neis and freelance photographers shot last month, which ran in May print editions, along with a few supplied photos.

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The number of pelicans congregating in Saskatoon between the CPR Bridge and the weir continues to rise. This year's first pelican arrived April 15, according to Saskatoon Nature Society and the Meewasin Valley Authority, and more were in the river on a sunny April 30. An ideal time to take a walk and check them out, temperatures the following week were forecasted to hover between 21 C and 27 C. (Rob O’Flanagan/Postmedia)

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is showing off its new water-scooping air tanker in advance of wildfire season. The $37.3-million CL-215T can reach speeds of 329 km/h and can collect 1,200 gallons of water from an open water source in about 10 seconds. (Kayle Neis, Regina Leader-Post)

Haley Burnouf, from Rossignol High School, sets down her robot, Simone, which went on to win its match during Robot Rumble at Saskatchewan Polytechnic on May 3. The school hosted 162 students on 87 teams from 41 high schools across the province during the event. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Saskatoon Blades forward Justin Lies goes airborne during a 5-1 playoff loss to the Winnipeg Ice on May 2. The Blades trailed Winnipeg 3-0 in the series with Game 4 of their WHL Eastern Conference final set to go on May 3. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

An installation of red dresses was on display at the University of Saskatchewan campus on May 5 in recognition of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Saskatoon Firefighters put out a blaze at BN Steel & Metals, a metal-recycling operation on Quebec Avenue, on May 8. A haze fell over the area as thick smoke rose from the facility. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Regina's Zarqa Nawaz, the star and creator of the CBC program ZARQA, gets a makeup touch-up before filming a scene for the show's second season. Media members and Parks, Culture, and Sport Minister Laura Ross were among those invited to tour the set on May 9. (Kayle Neis, Regina Leader-Post)

World champion figure skater Kurt Browning performs during the Stars on Ice event at SaskTel Centre on May 11. After 29 years with the tour, Browning announced this season would be his last. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Doris Serne tees off during her 18-hole morning women's league on May 16 at Wildwood Golf Course. It was a great day to hit the links, with a high of 31 C. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Tealson Smith congratulates the Kainai Braves for their 8-2 victory against the Moose Cree Scrappers at the Fred Sasakamoose "Chief Thunderstick" national hockey championship at Merlis Belsher Place on May 18. The tourney wrapped up May 22. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

The Jurassic Quest interactive dinosaur experience was back at Prairieland Park, for shows May 26 through 29. Crews unloaded the star attractions of the show on May 25. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Logan Kok of the Holy Cross Crusaders reacts after making a leap in the senior boys’ long jump competition at the Saskatoon high school track and field championship at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex on May 24. (Michelle Berg, Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

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