April Fools' Day is widely known as a time for jokes and hoaxes, but exactly why do these traditionally take place on April 1 is a bit a baffling mystery.

From radio hosts who fooled thousands to cars dangling from bridges, Saskatoon has built a reputation for pranks that have surprised, confused and amused residents.

The 2026 April Fool’s cycle was defined by a shift away from low-effort “I’m retiring” tweets and toward elaborate, multi-platform campaigns that utilized team branding, mock-up merchandise, and the i...