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Key Decisions from Gull Lake Town Council March 12th Meeting: Summer Hiring and Vehicle Improvements!
The Gull Lake Town Council held its regular meeting on March 12, 2025, at the Town Council Chambers. Mayor Nasser Zanidean chaired the meeting, joined by Councillors Tyson Migneault (via telephone), Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steve Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrative Assistant Emella Waiser, confirming a quorum for the meeting. Meeting Minutes and Financial Approvals The meeting commenced at 7:00 p.m., during which the council approved the minutes
Mar 28, 2025


Key Decisions from Gull Lake Town Council February 26th Meeting: Elks Hall Renovations and Old Pharmacy Updates!
The Gull Lake Town Council held its regular meeting on February 26, 2025, at the Town Council Chambers. Mayor Nasser Zanidean chaired the meeting, joined by Councillors Tyson Migneault, Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steve Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrator Dawnette Peterson, confirming a quorum for the meeting. Meeting Minutes and Financial Approvals The meeting commenced at 7:00 p.m., during which the council approved the minutes from the February 1
Mar 26, 2025


Key Takeaways from Gull Lake Town Council's February 12, 2025 Meeting: Cannabis Retail, Ambulance Levy, and Scholarships
The Gull Lake Town Council had its regular meeting on February 12, 2025, at the Town Council Chambers. In the absence of Mayor Nasser Zanidean, Deputy Mayor Steve Haithwaite led the session. Councillors Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrator Dawnette Peterson attended, confirming a quorum for the meeting. Meeting Minutes and Financial Approvals The meeting started at 7:00 p.m., during which the council approved the minutes from the meet
Mar 5, 2025


Key Highlights from the Gull Lake Town Council's Regular Meeting on January 22, 2025
The Gull Lake Town Council had its regular meeting on January 22, 2025, in the Town Council Chambers. Mayor Nasser Zanidean presided over the meeting, which was attended by Councillors Brandon Wessner, Steve Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrator Dawnette Peterson. Councillors Tyson Migneault and Karen Turton were absent. Delegations and Presentations: Jenna Roosen and Steph Sells of the Gull Lake & District Kinette Club addressed the council at 7:00 p.m
Feb 26, 2025


Recap of the Gull Lake Town Council Meeting: January 8, 2025
The regular meeting of the Gull Lake Town Council was held in the Town Council Chambers on January 8, 2025. The meeting was chaired by Mayor Nasser Zanidean, with Councillors Tyson Migneault, Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steve Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrator Dawnette Peterson in attendance. Reports and Updates The meeting opened with a phone-in presentation by Economic Development Officer L. Alliban, who detailed the Economic Action Plan for 2025
Feb 5, 2025


Highlights from the Town of Gull Lake's Regular Council Meeting on December 11, 2024
The Town of Gull Lake held its regular council meeting on December 11, 2024. The meeting began at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Nasser Zanidean presiding. The council members in attendance were Councillors Tyson Migneault, Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steve Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrator Dawnette Peterson. Call to Order: Mayor Zanidean called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., confirming a quorum was present. Delegations: Knox United Church representati
Jan 7, 2025
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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
6 days ago


Gull Lake’s Doug Logan: China Trade Deal is a "Lifeline"
There’s a fresh sense of cautious optimism across the prairies this week, following a major diplomatic breakthrough in Beijing. After a high-stakes trade mission led by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, Canada has secured a deal to dismantle the punishing 100% tariffs that have crippled the nation’s canola industry. For producers like Doug Logan, who farms near Gull Lake, this announcement is more than a headline—it’s a lifeline for the 2026 growi
Jan 18


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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Multiple DatesThe 37th Annual Garden Head Sportsman & Collector Show2 days to the eventSat, Jan 31Tompkins Community Centre

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