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Dodgeballs & Determination
Some towns measure progress in dollars—Gull Lake measures it in dodgeballs and determination. The morning hum at the Round Table had barely settled when two stories started competing for space between the mugs: the fourth annual dodgeball tournament at the Rec Complex and that Sunday history piece about the 1930 hospital—the one reminding everyone just how much grit this town has always carried. Mabel topped up the coffees with the ease of someone who’s done it a thousand tim
Apr 302 min read


Gull Lake Groups Receive $7,992 In Latest Charitable Gaming Grants
Local organizations in Gull Lake and neighbouring southwest communities are included in the latest charitable gaming grant allocations released by Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) for the 2025–26 fiscal year. Support across Saskatchewan Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) has released its fourth‑quarter charitable gaming grant totals for 2025–26, distributing more than $3.4 million to over 1,500 groups and organizations across the province. Grants are issued to eli
Apr 292 min read


Gull Lake Weighs the Future of Local X‑Ray Services
A discussion is underway in Gull Lake about whether the community should move toward a modern digital X‑ray system at the local health centre. The current unit still uses film processing, a method most facilities phased out years ago. Digital imaging would provide faster results, clearer scans, and fewer trips out of town for routine diagnostics. In rural communities, X‑ray services are most often used by seniors, chronic-care patients, and residents dealing with minor injuri
Apr 281 min read


Dodgeball Tournament Supports Rec Complex at Fourth Annual Event
photo courtesy of the Gull Lake Recreation Complex on Facebook A fundraiser first The fourth annual dodgeball tournament at the Gull Lake Recreation Complex served once again as a key spring fundraiser for the facility. Final totals are still being calculated, though past tournaments have raised up to $8,000, helping support ongoing operations and maintenance. Community participation remained strong throughout the event. Eight teams take the floor Eight teams participated in
Apr 272 min read


The Hospital That Changed Gull Lake
The 1930 Hospital: A New Era for Local Care Sunday History Series—From Gull Lake Memories A History of the Town of Gull Lake By 1930, Gull Lake had outgrown the improvised hospital rooms that had carried the community through its early years. After operating out of private homes, rented houses, and whatever space could be made to work, the town finally opened a hospital built for the purpose—a facility designed to meet real medical needs with stability and intention. The new
Apr 252 min read


Council Approves Scholarships, Curling Club Funding, and 2026 Pool Fees
March 25, 2026 Council Meeting Summary Policing and Operations Updates Cpl. John MacKenzie attended at the start of the meeting to provide policing updates. Water Plant Operator D. Vold joined immediately afterward to provide operational updates. Council also received written reports from the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, the Economic Development Officer, and the Administrator. Financial and Administrative Decisions Council approved the March 11 meeting minutes, the February fin
Apr 252 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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