Saskatoon residents clamoring to visit Optimist Hill
Optimist Hill General Manager Maxine Tebbe said on Thursday, “We had some people jump the fence last night to try and hit the hill first but we want to remind the public to be patient.”
Canada
Nov 23, 2023
Make the most of mild weather with outside activities: Optimist Hill general manager
Maxine Tebbe, general manager of Optimist Hill in Saskatoon, Sask., suggested residents make the most of the mild weather on Wednesday. Environment Canada is expecting a cold snap dubbed the “Siberian Express” to begin on Friday with temperatures reaching the mid-minus 20s. Tebbe said Optimist Hill closes when an extreme cold warning is issued for...
Canada
Jan 25, 2023
Saskatoon’s Optimist Hill opens early for ski, snowboard season
Global Saskatoon checked out Optimist Hill on Friday as delighted skiers and snowboarders lined up to enjoy the first session of the season. The first 250 people to arrive at Diefenbaker Park after 4 p.m. got free lift passes and hot chocolate.
Canada
Nov 25, 2022
Mark McMorris at Optimist Hill project
Local kids take to Saskatoon’s Optimist Hill with Mark and Craig McMorris.
Global News at 10 Saskatoon
Dec 22, 2016
Diefenbaker Park grounds tested for Optimist Hill project
Testing is underway to see if Diefenbaker Park can be a viable location for a new recreation venue. Robb Letts and Joe Van’t Hof from the Optimist Club of Saskatoon discuss the Optimist Hill project.
Global News Morning Saskatoon
Nov 22, 2016
Optimist Hill campaign trying to raise $300K
Volunteers Anthony and Nathan Thoen are in to talk about a Optimist Hill campaign to raise the $300,000 needed to finish the winter park in Saskatoon.
Global News Morning Saskatoon
Dec 7, 2018
Extreme cold in Saskatoon forces closure of Optimist Hill, Meewasin skating rink
The extreme cold warning in Saskatoon is creating hardship for some attractions and opportunities for others.
Global News at 10 Saskatoon
Jan 6, 2022
Saskatoon’s Optimist Hill opens for ski season
Optimist Hill officially opened for the season on Saturday. Organizers at the ski resort faced steep challenges to get back on the slopes this winter, but thanks to the city they’re able to have the facility live up to its name. Nathaniel Dove reports.
Global News at 10 Weekend Saskatoon
Dec 16, 2019
Optimist Hill back open for the winter
The Optimist Hill is back open for it’s fourth season in Saskatoon. Project co-chair Joe Van’t Hof joins Global News Morning with what’s new this year and what you need to know when you head to the hill.
Sports
Dec 24, 2021