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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, 20246 min read


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, 20241 min read


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, 20242 min read


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, 20241 min read


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, 20241 min read


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, 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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