Saturday’s second annual Tompkins Mud Bog drew crowds and competitors alike, filling the pits with flying mud and hometown energy. With proceeds supporting the Tompkins community rink, organizers say the day delivered exactly what they hoped for—strong turnout, big energy, and plenty of hometown pride. Drivers competed across six classes — from Stock to X‑Class — with machines ranging from everyday pickups to high‑powered builds topping 700 horsepower. Two 180‑foot pits ran s

The Gull Lake Town Council moved ahead with several financial and administrative decisions during its June 10 and June 24 meetings. Council approved a $7,000 contract with People First HR Services to complete a comprehensive rewrite of the municipality’s policy manual. People First HR Services provides policy development and HR advisory support to municipalities and organizations across Canada. Council also finalized the sale of two tax‑title properties. 427 Main Street was s

1950 – 2026 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Allan Frook on August 1, 2026, at the age of 76, after a long and courageous battle with illness. Life & Legacy Born in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, Tom grew up surrounded by the friendships, stories, and small‑town prairie life that shaped him. He often wrote poetically about those early years—childhood chums, matinees at the Lyceum Theatre, time spent at the Clarendon Hotel, and the colourful characters

Proton Ave 1921 If you stand at the corner of Main and Rutland today, looking at the Empire Diner, you’re standing on ground once shaped by one of the town’s earliest and most determined entrepreneurs: Quan Fook. His story threads through early business development, racial barriers, public health emergencies, and one of Gull Lake’s biggest fires. It’s a story worth remembering — and one that reflects the attitudes and policies of the early 1900s, not today. 🥢 Early Chinese R

Wage: $41,600 (entry level) Employment Term: Full-Time Education Required: Grade 12 Experience: 0–6 months Apply By: August 13, 2026 South West Terminal (SWT) is hiring a full-time Administrative Assistant for their Antelope location. This role supports daily office operations and customer service within a busy agricultural business environment. Job Description Complete settlements for customers Perform data entry and general administrative duties Provide high‑level customer

Stock image of a cougar used for general awareness. A cougar spotted near Webb last week has prompted renewed attention on wildlife safety across the southwest. The sighting, shared widely on social media, led residents to ask whether conservation officers were aware of the animal’s presence. Officials have confirmed they are monitoring activity in the region and continue to follow up on any specific reports they receive. Although cougar encounters are uncommon, the province