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Local Cattle Company Wins "Grand Champion Purebred Female" at Canadian Western Agribition
Gull Lake's Pic Six Cattle Company was this year’s Maine Anjou Grand Champion Purebred Female. The winning animal was: LSCC SWEETART 121E exhibited by Pick Six Cattle. Gull Lake Events Related Links: Local Cattle Company Wins Grand Champion Purebred Female - Link to the Gull Lake Events page for detailed information about the victory and the winning animal. Canadian Western Agribition Highlights - Link to the Canadian Cattlemen page for highlights and other winners from
Nov 25, 20231 min read


Campbell's Accommodations Receives Airbnb "Guest Favorite" Designation
Campbell's Accommodations was delighted to meet the criteria to be awarded the "Guest Favourite" designation on its Airbnb listings. Last week, Airbnb made significant modifications to its platform. In order to assist guests in their quest for accommodations, qualifying properties have been bestowed with the "Guest Favourite" designation. To be eligible for the title, residences must have good evaluations and an average rating of more than 4.9 stars. Additionally, the prope
Nov 14, 20231 min read


Autumn House Receives $1,000 Donation
Samantha Shackleton New Beginnings Thrift Shop recently donated $1,000.00 to Autumn House in Gull Lake! Accepting the cheque is Manager Samantha Shackleton. “…..from the bottom of our Hearts from both Staff and the Residents Thank You for your generous donation it is much appreciated ! Autumn House Independent Living Facility is fully certified by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health. We are a community-owned, not-for-profit organization with a volunteer board dedicated to pr
Nov 11, 20231 min read


Clairbank 4H Club News
The Clairbank 4H club had our first general meeting on October 22 to begin the 2023/2024 year. This year we have 14 members ranging in age from 6 to 21. We have decided to have the following projects: Beef, Sheep, 4u, Cooking and Woodworking. A vote for the election of officers was completed and the results were as follows: President- Cedar Hayne Vice President – Brynne Leppa Secretary- Alexandra Schofield Treasurer- Brooklyn Leppa Club Reporters - Eva Jones, Adeline Stenson,
Nov 5, 20231 min read


Tompkins Fundraiser Raises $9,280.00
On October 21, 2023, the Tompkins Country Carnival and Halloween Dance raised $9,280.00, which was split evenly between the Waterplant and the Library. The Village Council expressed the following thanks to everyone who contributed to the event's success. The Village of Tompkins Mayor, Council, staff, Tompkins Library Board, and residents would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to the DJ, Tompkins Legion, businesses, individuals, and organizations for the many monetary donations,
Nov 4, 20232 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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