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Breaking Down the Results: Gull Lake Curling Club's 2025 Men's Bonspiel
After a successful conclusion, the Gull Lake Curling Club's 2025 Men's Bonspiel saw the first-ever participation of a Montana team. The bonspiel results are as follows: A Champions: Taylor Dutton Kurt Dixon Cody Thierman Jordan Retzlaff B Champions: Brad Service Cal Getz Brian Broberg Greg Ruetz C Champions: Grant Selvig Greg Moffat Terry Shields Andrew Stoll D Champions: Andy Herdina Doug Garden Carl Little Kevin Baumann (honorary American) In a Facebook post, the Gull Lake
Jan 27, 2025


Unleash Your Winter Spirit at Whitecap Winterfest in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan on February 8, 2025!
Join the Whitecap Winterfest in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The event is officially sponsored by Whitecap Resources Inc. This event will take place in and around the Gull Lake Recreation Complex and is sure to have something for everyone to enjoy. Indoor Activities: 9 AM-11 AM : Kick off your morning with a great Pancake Breakfast. 🥞 From 9 AM to 2 PM , visit the Market & Tradeshow to browse a variety of goods. From 11 AM to 7 PM , enjoy tasty goo
Jan 23, 2025


Discovering Tompkins: The Frontier Trading Post - A New Community Hub
Photo Credit: Frontier Trading Post Frontier Trading Post announced on Facebook that they are open for business. This new business in Tompkins is sure to become an important part of the community, with a friendly vibe for everyone who comes in. Residents and visitors can expect a range of ideal offerings: Resistance Coffee ☕: Enjoy a robust, cup of coffee to start your day. Expanding Tea and Hot Chocolate Selection 🍵🍫: Experience fresh teas and luscious hot chocolates for
Jan 23, 2025


Snowplow Safety: How to Stay Safe on Rural Roads and Urban Streets
Winter in urban and rural areas presents unique challenges, with snow plowing being one of the most important jobs for municipal employees. Keeping rural roads open and clearing urban streets of snow is a significant operation. Here is what you should know about being safe around snowplows this season. Important Safety Guidelines Stay Clear Until Stopped It is essential to keep your distance from snowplow equipment until it comes to a complete stop, or you have made eye conta
Jan 16, 2025


Highlights from the Town of Gull Lake's Regular Council Meeting on December 11, 2024
The Town of Gull Lake held its regular council meeting on December 11, 2024. The meeting began at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Nasser Zanidean presiding. The council members in attendance were Councillors Tyson Migneault, Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steve Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrator Dawnette Peterson. Call to Order: Mayor Zanidean called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., confirming a quorum was present. Delegations: Knox United Church representati
Jan 7, 2025


Whitecap Resources Continues Generous Sponsorship of Gull Lake Winterfest: What's in Store for 2025's Event?
For the third consecutive year, Whitecap Resources has generously sponsored Gull Lake's Winterfest. This popular celebration of the Saskatchewan winter, happening on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, has turned into a favorite annual event that everyone in the area looks forward to with excitement. Winterfest is a lively celebration of community spirit, bringing together neighbors, friends, and families to enjoy the festivities of the season. With the unwavering support of Whitec
Jan 6, 2025
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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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