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Reflecting on the Remarkable: Gull Lake's Best of 2024
As the year comes to an end, we find ourselves reflecting on the events our community has experienced over the past year. Gull Lake has seen positive changes, memorable moments, and significant accomplishments. Let's go back in time to the best of 2024. A Year of Recognition and Achievement Lindsay Alliban proudly accepts an award on behalf of the Town of Gull Lake and surrounding RMs, celebrating their achievements at the SEDA event. The year began with a major accomplishmen
Dec 29, 2024


The Power of Community Giving: Autumn House Sponsor a Chair Fundraiser Reaches Ambitious Goal
Dining area at Autumn House set for an upgrade: plans are underway to replace current chairs with new, comfortable seating to enhance residents' dining experience. The people of Gull Lake and the surrounding area are incredibly giving. Thanks to the incredible generosity of local and area residents, the Sponsor a Chair fundraiser has reached new heights, achieving its ambitious fundraising goal. Autumn House Independent Living Facility, known for its warm and inviting atmos
Dec 23, 2024


The Inaugural Meeting: A Recap of the Town of Gull Lake's Newly Elected Council's First Meeting on November 20, 2024"
The first meeting of the newly elected Council of the Town of Gull Lake took place on November 20, 2024. The meeting, attended by Mayor Nasser Zanidean, Councillors Tyson Migneault, Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steve Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrator Dawnette Peterson, marked the start of the new term. Oath of Office and Public Disclosure Statements To officially start their duties, all Council members presented their executed Oaths of Office and P
Dec 19, 2024


Community Impact: Unveiling the Recipients of the CGTW Culture and Recreation Board's $50,000 Grant Funding
The CGTW (RM of Carmichael, RM of Gull Lake, Tompkins, Webb, and RM Webb) Culture and Recreation Board announced the recipients of this year's $50,000 grant funding. Saskatchewan Lotteries grants $11,327 to programming (non-capital projects) initiatives as part of this funding. Organizations that received grants included: Gymnastics in Zero Gravity Veren Pool GL Skating Club Gull Lake SCC Lyceum Theatre GL Recreation Complex Autumn House Meadowdale Golf Club Tompkins Senior C
Dec 18, 2024


Celebrating Success: The Gull Lake Care Centre's First Online Auction
The Gull Lake Care Centre (GLCC) Auxiliary expressed their sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make their first online auction a huge success. Numerous gifts were donated, and the bidding revealed the generosity of the community. Special appreciation was expressed to Wayne Girodat and Baker Hughes for their generous donation of a TV. Rhonda Bradley of the Auxiliary said in a Facebook post, "We more than exceeded our goal and will be brainstorming to come up with new ways
Dec 13, 2024


Spotlight: Brian Walters - The New Training Coordinator for Saskatchewan Volunteer Firefighters Association
Brian Walters, a dedicated Gull Lake local and volunteer fireman, has been selected as the Saskatchewan Volunteer Firefighters Association's (SVFA) Training Coordinator. Seven years ago, Brian arrived at Gull Lake from Ponteix to serve as a paramedic with Gull Lake EMS. He joined the Gull Lake Fire Department, bringing with him 19 years of invaluable firefighting experience. His extensive background in emergency services and experience as an instructor with the SVFA make him
Dec 8, 2024
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How Two Hitchhikers and a Gull Lake Constable Averted Highway Tragedy
On a cool Friday evening in September 1968—a Friday the 13th, no less—a routine patrol on Highway 1 turned into one of the most dramatic moments in the history of the Gull Lake RCMP detachment. Two 18‑year‑olds from Waterloo, Ontario, Dennis Bonn and Brian McLennan, were hitchhiking west toward British Columbia. Near Whitewood, a new Mercury Cougar pulled over. The driver introduced himself only as “Knobby,” said he was heading for Calgary, and offered them a ride. He was fri
5 days ago


What Holds a Small Town Together Isn’t Viral Noise—It's Us
A viral video and a wave of outside commentary can travel far faster than the truth, and this week the Lyceum Theatre found itself at the centre of a story that doesn’t reflect who we are or how we treat one another. In that video, the theatre, its volunteers, and several local residents are spoken about in ways that are unfair, inaccurate, and unworthy of the place we call home. Gull Lake isn’t perfect—no community is—but we are not a town where people are reduced to insults
Mar 4


Gull Lake Wins the 2026 SW Rink Burger All Stars Championship
With a commanding 66% of the final vote, the Gull Lake Recreation Complex has officially been crowned the 2026 SW Rink Burger All Stars Champion , presented by SWT. It’s a win built on community pride, steady support, and the unmistakable flavour of a rink burger that’s become a local legend. This contest brought out the best of the southwest. Communities rallied, shared, and voted with heart—but Gull Lake held strong from start to finish, pushing through each round with mome
Feb 17
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