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2023 A Busy Street Paving Year for Gull Lake
Gull Lake street paving is now underway. This year, numerous paving projects are being carried out in Gull Lake. The paving of Centennial Place, Seventh Street and the EMS parking lot was approved earlier this year. At the June 28th meeting, street patching and paving of Sixth Street were also added to the list, subject to final budget approval. The cost of the 2023 paving projects will be as follows: Centennial Place $555,105.00 Seventh Street including repairs of EMS parkin
Jul 28, 20231 min read


SWT Theatre receives a $25,000 Community Development Grant
Yesterday, the Innovation Federal Credit Union presented the SWT Theatre with a Community Development Grant in the amount of $25,000. Cole Girodat, manager of the SWT Theatre, wrote, "We are honoured to be among the recipients, and are one step closer to our fundraiser goal for our Lobby Modernization Project." Source: SWT Lyceum Theatre Related Links: SWT Lyceum Theatre launches final renovation fundraising push SWT Lyceum Theatre - Facebook
Jul 28, 20231 min read


Community Groups, Organizations, and Facilities Benefit from Local Business Summer Fundraiser
This summer, Incyte Environmental's staff launched their Weiner Wednesday fundraiser. Every penny given goes to local community groups, organisations, and facilities! Pamela Kirwan, the owner of Incyte Environmental, posted today on Facebook, "We have raised $1400 so far this summer to donate back!!" Please continue to help! "Please spread the word!!" Tomorrow, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., stop by the Incyte office for a $5 hotdog, chips, and beverage, and purchase a pr
Jul 18, 20231 min read


Prairie Handmade Shop Relocates to the Gull Lake Museum
The Gull Lake Tourism Committee welcomes the relocation and reopening of the Prairie Handmade Shop in the Gull Lake Museum. Gift stores not only help to draw people to museums, but the correct gift shop can add to the museum's uniqueness. When the Prairie Handmade Shop first opened, it was dedicated to selling and promoting the work of Southwest Saskatchewan artists and craftspeople. As a result, the Prairie Handmade Shop is a natural complement for the Gull Lake Museum. The
Jul 5, 20232 min read


Meet Gull Lake Museum/Visitor Centre Tourism Ambassador Kaydence Haithwaite
My name is Kaydence Haithwaite, and I am one of the Tourism Ambassadors for the summer of 2023! I have lived in Gull Lake my whole life, and recently graduated this year! I love finding out the local history of our town, and seeing all of the fascinating items that the museum has collected throughout the years! I am lucky enough to have this position for 2 years in a row, and can't wait to see all of your smiling faces again this summer! Kaydence Haithwaite
Jul 3, 20231 min read
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People Who Built Gull Lake: Joe Ohlheiser
Ohlheiser's Meat Market -1910. L-R - RoseOhlheiser, Joe Ohlheiser, Philip Zettel, unknown When people think about the builders of early Gull Lake, they often picture merchants, farmers, and town founders. But some community builders wore several hats. One was Joe Ohlheiser, an early businessman, musician and settler whose contributions extended far beyond his butcher shop. Early Business Roots Joe Ohlheiser was among Gull Lake's earliest business owners. By 1907 he owned a me
Nov 7


Gull Lake Teams Advance as Volleyball Playoffs Begin
Volleyball playoff season is here, and Gull Lake will be represented at both the junior and senior levels as teams compete for district and provincial opportunities. Junior Girls Advance to District Championship The Gull Lake junior girls volleyball team has earned a spot in the SWAC Junior Girls District Championship after advancing through sectional playoffs. The team will compete in Hazlet on November 7 alongside Centennial, Frontier, Leader, and the host team. Gull Lake w
Nov 3


People Who Built Gull Lake: William Green
Homesteaders travelling south from Gull Lake in the early settlement era. The arrival of new settlers helped shape the community William Green worked to develop in the early 1900s. Every town has people whose names quietly shaped its future. In Gull Lake's early years, few played a more important role in that process than William Green. An American from Fort Benton, Montana, Green served as the land agent for Conrad and Price, the men who purchased the former "76" Ranch holdi
Nov 1
Upcoming Events in Gull Lake and Area

SWT Lyceum Theatre to Host Grey Cup Party in Gull LakeSun, Nov 15SWT Lyceum Theatre
Multiple DatesShaunavon's Christmas Craft & Trade Show12 days to the eventFri, Nov 27The Shaunavon Elks Hall

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