Based on historical accounts from early RCMP detachment activity When Gull Lake opened its first RCMP detachment in 1909, the community was so new that most streets were little more than wagon tracks. Even so, the post soon faced its first major test—a cross-border chase involving two men already known in the region for stirring up trouble. That summer, Nye and Miller—described in early accounts as notorious horse thieves—slipped into the district and made off with two saddle

The coffee was hot at the Gull Lake Diner this week, and conversation flowed easily among the regulars. The usual crew—Edna, Hank, Mabel, Earl, Rita, and Mayor Binder—gathered at their favorite table, turning their attention to the stories shaping the town: a legacy built on compassion, the co-op’s promising progress, and a festival that brings everyone together. The Foundation: Remembering "Slim" Edna, the group’s unofficial historian, set her mug down with a deliberate clac

The Gull Lake Community Cooperative has entered 2026 with renewed momentum as it works to move its restoration project from planning into the construction phase. The Board of Directors met on January 14 to review fundraising progress, outline outreach goals, and prepare for the year ahead. Key Updates from the Board $56,018 raised to date. This includes a $20,000 grant from Heritage Saskatchewan, contributing to the cooperative’s capital goals. New Legacy Support level. A rec

As part of our ongoing series exploring practical, creative, and community‑building ideas from other small towns, we’re spotlighting another possibility for Gull Lake. These aren’t proposals or plans—just conversation starters to help us imagine what our community could try next. Across the Prairies, small towns like ours are finding clever ways to spark new business activity without the cost or commitment of a full storefront. One of the most successful approaches is the Pop

My grandfather, Slim Willman, with his team on a winter day. It’s easy to take for granted the simple act of turning on a kitchen tap. But for generations in Gull Lake, access to water was anything but simple—and that story runs right through my grandfather, George “Slim” Willman. Before the Tap: Water in Early Gull Lake Back in the early-to-mid 20th century, small towns like Gull Lake didn’t have the modern plumbing and infrastructure we rely on today. Instead, families depe

The Gull Lake Diner was buzzing this week—not with drama, but with the kind of steady, prairie-shaped news that keeps a town rooted and looking ahead. The scent of fresh coffee mingled with the warmth from the kitchen, wrapping everyone in a familiar comfort. Edna kicked things off, tapping the morning paper. “The new China trade deal,” she declared, her voice as firm as the countertop she leaned against. “For Doug Logan, that’s not politics—that’s survival.” Hank, flipping h