top of page


Welcome to Gull Lake Events
Your Community Hub!
Local news, upcoming events, and real stories from
Gull Lake and Southwest Saskatchewan.
Local News
"Local updates that matter to you and your neighbors"


Gull Lake Grills the Competition in Rink Burger Showdown
In a huge show of community support, Gull Lake has surged to the top of the leaderboard in the race for the 2024 Rink Burger crown. According to reporting by David Zammit at Swift Current Online , Gull Lake captured nearly 24% of all votes in the opening round—a commanding early lead that secured them the #1 seed. Local sportscasters Shawn Mullin and Andrew McCormack even made a “scouting trip” to the Gull Lake rink during Sunday’s Greyhounds game to see if the burgers lived
Feb 6


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


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


Honoring Our Loved Ones, Strengthening Our Home: The Autumn House Memorial Wall
Autumn House announced on its Facebook page this week that it will be creating a Memorial Wall to honor loved ones from Gull Lake and surrounding communities who have passed on. Each plaque, engraved with a name and dates, will serve as a lasting tribute — a reminder of the people who shaped the lives of families across Gull Lake and its neighboring communities. Every brick of Autumn House carries a story. Once the Gull Lake Community Hospital, this building has been a place
Oct 23, 2025


Gull Lake 2035: At the Crossroads of Community and Opportunity
Part One: The Vision—Shaping Our Future Together This is the first in a series exploring Gull Lake’s future. Part One looks at where we’ve come from, what we’ve built together, and the choices that lie ahead. I’ve chosen 2035 as a planning horizon—far enough to think big, close enough to act now. Every generation of Gull Lake— from our early founders to today — has faced a choice: to adapt or to fade. We’ve always chosen to adapt. From our century‑old Lyceum Theatre —rebuilt
Oct 13, 2025


Momentum Builds: 35 Shares Already Claimed in Gull Lake’s Co-op Initiative
Gull Lake is once again proving that small towns can think big. The Town has launched a community investment initiative to restore a well-known piece of local history—the old drugstore—a brick building built in 1913, located in the heart of the downtown core. Ownership has been transferred to the Gull Lake Property Development Co-op, which will oversee renovations and future use. Long recognized as a downtown landmark, the old drugstore has housed a number of local businesses
Sep 25, 2025
In the Spotlight
"The stories Gull Lake is reading, sharing, and talking about most."


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
7 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
Upcoming Events in Gull Lake and Area





Multiple DatesSWT Lyceum Theatre Film Event: Melania10 days to the eventThu, Feb 26SWT Lyceum Theatre
Community Calendar
Discover Gull Lake: Your Local News & Events Hub
Your fast lane to what’s happening in Gull Lake
bottom of page