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December 22, 2025 Council Highlights: Infrastructure & Appointments
Council’s final meeting before Christmas focused on building‑code appointments, routine facility maintenance, and standard year‑end financial approvals. Attendance All members of Council attended, with Councillor Wessner joining by phone. Mayor Nasser Zanidean Councillors: Tyson Migneault, Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner (via phone), Steven Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin Administrator: Emella Waiser Reports Economic Development (Written Report – L. Alliban) Plain-lang
Jan 21


Council Meeting Highlights – December 10, 2025: Committee Appointments, Winterfest, and Regional Partnerships
Council’s final regular meeting of 2025 focused on annual committee appointments, year‑end financial approvals, and preparations for Winterfest 2026. Attendance All members of Council attended the meeting, ensuring full participation. Present: Mayor Nasser Zanidean; Councillors Tyson Migneault, Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steven Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin; Administrator Emella Waiser Reports Economic Development (Delegation – L. Alliban) Plain‑language: The
Dec 30, 2025


Highlights from November 26 Council Meeting: Highway 4 Overpass, Hampers, Insurance, and More
Highway improvements, Christmas hampers, and insurance topped the agenda at Council’s November 26 meeting. Attendance All but one Councillor attended the meeting, ensuring a quorum and full discussion. Present: Mayor Nasser Zanidean; Councillors Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steven Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin; Administrator Emella Waiser Absent: Councillor Tyson Migneault Reports Water Plant (October 2025 report, D. Vold) : Plain‑language: Tracks Gull Lake’s wat
Dec 17, 2025


Upgrades and Outreach: Council Invests in Gull Lake’s Future—November 12, 2025.
The Gull Lake Town Council met for its regular session on November 12, 2025 , in Council Chambers at 2378 Proton Avenue. Present: Mayor: Nasser Zanidean Councillors: Tyson Migneault, Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steven Haithwaite (via phone), Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin Administrator: Emella Waiser 📝 Meeting Highlights Delegations Crystal Dokken & Jocelyn Hughes (145 Green Street) – presented to Council at 7:00 p.m. ( topic not specified in minutes ). Departed at 7:11 p.
Dec 2, 2025


Town Council Decisions – October 22: Rescue Unit, Water, and More
Here’s a summary of the major decisions and updates discussed during the October 22 Gull Lake Town Council meeting. Present : Mayor Nasser Zanidean; Councillors Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steven Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin; Administrator Emella Waiser Absent : Councillor Tyson Migneault Meeting Overview Mayor Zanidean called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A quorum was present. Staff & Committee Reports Water Plant : September 2025 report presented by D. Vo
Nov 17, 2025


Gull Lake Council Meeting – October 8, 2025: Sidewalk Upgrades and Nearly $10K in Grants
The Gull Lake Town Council met for its regular session on October 8 in Council Chambers at 2378 Proton Avenue. Present: Mayor Nasser Zanidean Councillors: Tyson Migneault, Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steven Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin Administrator: Emella Waiser 📝 Meeting Highlights Approvals & Financials Previous Minutes: Council approved the minutes from September 24, 2025. Monthly Financials: September 2025 statements were reviewed and approved. Payment
Oct 30, 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
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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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