Optimist Hill News Today

"It's never too late to try something new," 95-year-old Harley Welsh said when he was asked if he wanted to try sit skiing for the first time.

Climate change made Canadas warmest December in more than 50 years about twice as likely, a new study has found.

Organizations around the province and city are reminding residents to stay safe and some have temporarily closed until conditions lighten up. 

Some picture-worthy, memorable moments around Saskatoon in December included indoor and outdoor sports, holiday giving and ice skating.

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

With school out for the holidays, many students are looking to fill their days. Normally, some would be heading out for a ski on one of the hills across the province, but the lack of precipitation means operators are relying on snowmaking equipment to open on a limited basis.

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

Optimist Hill in Saskatoon is facing challenges as it grapples with the lack of snow caused by unusually warm El Nino temperatures.

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. 

A Saskatoon city council committee on Thursday helped a local ski group move forward with an effort to build a new facility at Optimist Hill