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Gull Lake Organizations Receives Over $4,500 in Gaming Grants
Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) distributed $2.8 million in charitable gaming grants to more than 1,400 organizations and groups in the province during the second quarter of 2024-25. Minister Jeremy Harrison reaffirmed the government's resolve to guarantee gaming's positive impact on society. Several Gull Lake organizations were among the fortunate recipients of a substantial sum of $4,503.78. Local organizations that received these grants are listed below: Chinook Re
Nov 28, 20241 min read


A Contribution of Comfort: Supporting Autumn House's Dining Room Chair Fundraiser
Current dining room at Autumn House: Our goal is to replace these chairs with new, comfortable seating to enhance our residents' dining experience Gull Lake, SK—November 25, 2024: Autumn House Independent Living Facility, a valued care centre in Gull Lake, is reaching out to the community for assistance in their newest fundraising initiative. The objective is to improve the dining experience of their residents by providing them with new, comfortable dining room chairs. A cont
Nov 25, 20241 min read


Find Out What You Missed: Gull Lake Events Recap November 19 - 24
Community Updates The introduction of the indoor walking program will allow residents of Gull Lake to enjoy the rink over the coming months. This initiative, taking place from November 21 to March 27, provides participants with a warm, dry environment for their morning walks every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 AM to 11 AM. This program is offered at no cost and serves as an excellent opportunity to keep warm and stay active throughout the chilly winter season. The Parents and T
Nov 23, 20242 min read


What Types of Community Events do You Like? Take Our Poll and Help Us Showcase the Best Events!
We enjoy promoting the amazing events happening in our town and surrounding communities, and we want to hear from you! What kinds of events do you like the best? With your input, we can better showcase community events that are important to you. Please take a moment to complete our poll. Feel free to comment below if your favorite type of event is not listed. Thank you for taking our poll and being an active member of our community! Gull Lake Events
Nov 19, 20241 min read


"Breaking News: Meet Your New Gull Lake Town Council Members!"
There is exciting news to report, Gull Lake! The newly elected council from yesterday's municipal election brings a combination of both new ideas and seasoned leadership to our town. A creative and forward-thinking approach to governance is something that we can expect based on the candidate profiles that were provided by the candidates. A total of 359 voters were cast ballots in the election, indicating that there was a significant turnout. Here's a breakdown of the results.
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Breaking Down the Results: 2024 Municipal Election in the Village of Tompkins
The following are the results of the 2024 municipal election in the Village of Tompkins: For Mayor: Ethan WICKSTROM - 50 elected Tom SECORD 44, Spirit COOL. 11 For Councillor (4). Tyler Mackay 92 elected Patty SLOAN, 65, was elected Terry Churchill, 60, was elected. Linda DODDS, 55, was elected Cody FORSYTH is 36. Heather Macgregor-Hodgson 34. William Mitchell 34 Congratulations to the newly elected council members of the Village of Tompkins. Source: Tompkins, Saskatchewan
Nov 14, 20241 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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