8 September 1943 – 29 June 2026 Opening Line On a beautiful rainy afternoon on June 29, our beloved mother, grandma, sister, wife, and friend, Jeanette Goohsen, passed peacefully in her sleep. Born in Guernsey, Saskatchewan, Jeanette embraced many roles throughout her life with grace and dedication. She was a teacher, a farmer, a gardener, a musician, and an avid traveler whose curiosity and love of learning were reflected in her many hobbies and interests. She touched countl

After more than a decade of dry years, the southwest is finally seeing something we haven’t had in a long time: steady, timely moisture. Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada reports that parts of the region have received 200 to 250 millimetres of rain since April 1, a noticeable improvement from recent years. For an area that spent last summer under severe and even extreme drought classifications, this year marks a meaningful shift. Producers across the region describe rain arriv

Council addressed staff reports, financial approvals, correspondence, building permits, and other business before Council at its May 27 meeting. The session included written reports, committee updates, and routine administrative items. Water Plant Operator D. Vold provided a brief operational update at the start of the meeting. Council approved a Community Event License for the Gull Lake Tourism & EDC function held on June 17 at the Elks Hall, including a 60’ x 60’ beer garde

In the summer of 1906, two young men from North Dakota — Frank and Oscar Busse — set out for Rosetown to look for homestead land. They never made it. The Saskatchewan River was in flood, travel was impossible, and a chance conversation in Swift Current changed the direction of their lives. A locator named Sharpe told them there was still good land available near Gull Lake. Frank agreed to go, and three other travelers—Fred Rushford, Joe Ohlheiser, and Louis Matheson—asked to

The GoFer Hole Ice Cream Shop experienced a break‑in overnight, sometime between 8:30 p.m. last night and 9 a.m. today. Food items were taken, but no money was kept on the premises. Despite the setback, the owners shared that they plan to reopen Sunday at noon. They noted temporary shortages of bacon, footlong hot dogs, chicken breasts, several ice‑cream flavours, and other items still being sorted through in their inventory. The GoFer Hole has long been a long‑standing summe

Employer: Chinook Regional Library Location: Gull Lake Branch Library, 1377 Conrad Avenue Rate of Pay: $16.50 per hour Start Date: To be determined Closing Date: Open until filled Position Overview The Gull Lake Branch Library is hiring a Casual Library Assistant to support day‑to‑day library operations under the direction of the branch librarian. Responsibilities include assisting patrons, shelving and sorting materials, pulling holds, tracking statistics, and completing oth