Opening The Gull Lake Diner hums with anticipation. This week, the talk isn’t bylaws or bingo — it’s music. On Thursday, December 4th, 2025, at 7:00pm, the SWT Lyceum Theatre will host a night of prairie storytelling and song. With its familiar façade, classic marquee, and central entrance framed by a pedestrian crosswalk, the Lyceum is more than a building—it’s resilience in brick and wood. Rebuilt twice over its century‑long history, it has survived fires, renovations, and

The smell of sizzling bacon drifts through the Gull Lake Diner, mingling with the rich aroma of fresh coffee. Mugs clink and the low hum of conversation weaves between the clatter of forks and the scrape of chairs on the checkered linoleum. Outside, a dusting of snow glows under the morning sun, but inside it’s all warmth and familiarity. Hank sits in his usual spot, stoic as ever. Edna’s glasses are perched on her nose as she reads, and Mabel knits quietly next to a steamin

Steam rises from chipped mugs as the usual crew gathers at Coffee Row. Outside, a November chill clings to the windows, but inside, the conversation crackles with warmth and energy. Chairs scrape against the worn floor as mugs are set down, and the hum of conversation builds. This week, the talk is thick with news: the latest Gull Lake 2035 column, curling rink repairs, and the Lyceum’s upcoming Grey Cup bash. Edna (dry wit, leaning back with a raised brow): “‘That’ll never w