Optimist Hill

• Photos: Hundreds gather at Optimist Hill for second annual Skijor YXE

  Athletes of all ages were at Optimist Hill in Saskatoon Sunday for Skijor YXE. The sport features skiers and snowboarders being pulled by horses to perform jumps and tricks.

  Canada

  Mar 1
  
• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Thursday, Jan. 4

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Thursday, Jan. 4.

  Canada

  Jan 4, 2024
  
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• Saskatoon winter attractions holding out hope for snow amid warm weather

  Saskatoon isn't seeing much for snow, but that isn't stopping some winter attractions from trying to open this season.

  Weather

  Dec 8, 2023
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• Optimist Hill struggles with warm weather, hoping to open by Dec. 6

  The lack of snow this November has caused the Optimist Hill to push back its start date while it tries to create snow for eager skiers and tubers. 

  Entertainment

  Nov 23, 2023
• Optimist Hill opens in Saskatoon ahead of schedule

  Doors open at 4 p.m. at Diefenbaker Park and the first 250 people get free lift passes and hot chocolate.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2022
• Optimist Hill slopes closes 2021/22 winter season in Saskatoon

  People took in the last weekend of the season at Optimist Hill, in what was a roller coaster of a winter with multiple days of day closure due to the extreme cold and storms.

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2022
• Extreme cold in Saskatoon forces closure of Optimist Hill, Meewasin skating rink

  With wind chill feeling like -50, many outdoor activities in Saskatoon have been forced to close for several days, including during the holiday season.

  Canada

  Jan 5, 2022
• Organizer ‘retiring’ from hosting Canada Day celebration in Saskatoon

  The Optimist Club of Saskatoon started organizing the Canada Day event in 1967.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2021
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• Optimist Hill opens terrain park and new lift

  After the terrain park's opening was delayed due to inclement weather, the new lift and terrain park saw its first guests this past weekend.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2021
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• Pandemic, freezing cold doesn’t stop Family Day celebrations in Saskatoon

  Despite the cold, and the pandemic restricting what people can do, some still found a way to celebrate Family Day in Saskatoon.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2021