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Coffee Row Chronicles: Council Clarity, Community Perks, and Community Wellness
The smell of cinnamon buns was interrupted by Earl’s enthusiastic slam of a folded council report onto the café table. He waved it like a winning lottery ticket, grinning as the regulars looked up from their mugs. “Big night at council,” he declared. “They finally merged Economic Development and Tourism. One committee, less overlap.” Mabel peered over her crossword, eyebrow arched. “About time. Those two have been circling each other longer than cousins at a wedding dance.” E
Sep 26, 2025


Coffee Row Chronicles – “Sidewalks, Break‑Ins, and the Bell That Rang for Help
Welcome back to another edition of Coffee Row Chronicles , where the regulars at The Gull Lake Main Street Café swap stories, share laughs, and weigh in on the week’s real‑life news. The bell over the door jingled as Mabel shuffled in, muttering under her breath. The smell of fresh cinnamon buns curled through the air, but she barely noticed. Her knees ached from the walk — not that she’d admit it — and the uneven slabs on Main Street hadn’t helped. She stomped the dust fro
Sep 17, 2025


Coffee Row Chronicles: Town Hall Transparency, Escape Rooms & Greyhound Baseball
From Town Hall decisions to ball diamond dreams, the Coffee Row Chronicles capture Gull Lake’s pulse through civic action, puzzle passports, and hometown spirit. As dawn broke over Gull Lake, the Coffee Row Chronicles stirred to life. From Town Hall to Empire Diner, Yellow Canary Books & Stationery, Blended Souls, and the ball diamonds, conversations buzzed with civic momentum. Residents championed streaming council meetings, mapped puzzle passports for the museum’s Escape Ro
Jul 10, 2025


Coffee Row Chronicles: Gull Lake’s Day of Track Triumphs, Mini-Golf Magic, and Community Spirit
At Blended Souls Coffee & Boutique , soft morning light streamed through large windows as locals gathered over artisan lattes. Between sips of freshly brewed coffee, patrons excitedly discussed the provincial track and field championships. Stories flew fast—Brooklyn Leppa’s silver in the Senior Girls Quadrathlon, the electrifying silver performance of the Gull Lake 4×100m Relay Team led by Keegan Jensen, his hard-earned silver in the Junior Boys 400m, and Ally Stusrud’s stan
Jun 19, 2025


Coffee Row Chronicles: A Day of Bravery and Celebration
At Empire Diner, soft golden light mingled with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee as the town’s morning ritual began. Over steaming mugs, patrons exchanged warm greetings and news about the day’s most heartfelt story: four of Gull Lake’s finest— Stacy Schmidt, Kara Dyer, Kyle Rozel, and Tim Temoshawsky —had set off at dawn with their specialized wildland unit to battle the raging northern wildfires. Stacy Schmidt, a seasoned firefighter with over 15 years of fearless servi
Jun 5, 2025


Coffee Row Chronicles: The Balancing Act: Tradition, Transparency, and a Touch of Humor
In the warm glow of Main Street Café—where the rich aroma of fresh coffee mingles with the gentle clink of teaspoons and soft murmurs of conversation—Gull Lake’s regulars gathered to share stories of the town’s progress and its bright future. “Back when I was out tending the fields at sunrise, community meant a neighbor’s kind word after a long day’s work,” Granny Irene drawled, her voice steady as the prairie winds. “Now, seeing RBC step up with that $1,500 donation to fix o
May 27, 2025
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RCMP Lay Charges Connected to 2025 Gull Lake Break‑In
The RCMP have concluded a significant investigation involving several communities in southern Saskatchewan. A 42‑year‑old man from Tompkins is facing multiple charges after a series of incidents across the region. According to investigators, the suspect has been linked to: • a break-in at a Gull Lake business in October 2025 • a break‑in at a business in Abbey in January 2026 • an attempted fraud in Swift Current last fall The individual was arrested on February 5 and made
5 days ago


From Horses to Hydrants: The Legacy of "Slim" Willman
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
Jan 23


2026 Pig Spleen Forecast: “Volatile” Winter and Long Spring Ahead for Southwest Saskatchewan
Get ready for a wild ride, Southwest Saskatchewan. The much-anticipated 2026 Pig Spleen Forecast predicts a winter marked by “unpredictability,” “extreme swings,” and a spring that refuses to arrive on schedule. Whether you’re heading out for chores or sending the kids to school, you’ll want both your parka and your raincoat nearby. Shared on the Pig Spleen Weather Prognostication Facebook page by Jeff Woodward , this year’s outlook continues a long-standing Tompkins traditi
Jan 15
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Valentine’s Dinner with Chef Ryan LeFaiveSat, Feb 14Hitching Post Restaurant
He Taught Generations. Gull Lake Celebrates Gurnam Singh at 901 day to the eventSun, Feb 15Gull Lake Community Hall
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