Saturday’s second annual Tompkins Mud Bog drew crowds and competitors alike, filling the pits with flying mud and hometown energy. With proceeds supporting the Tompkins community rink, organizers say the day delivered exactly what they hoped for—strong turnout, big energy, and plenty of hometown pride. Drivers competed across six classes — from Stock to X‑Class — with machines ranging from everyday pickups to high‑powered builds topping 700 horsepower. Two 180‑foot pits ran s

Proton Ave 1921 If you stand at the corner of Main and Rutland today, looking at the Empire Diner, you’re standing on ground once shaped by one of the town’s earliest and most determined entrepreneurs: Quan Fook. His story threads through early business development, racial barriers, public health emergencies, and one of Gull Lake’s biggest fires. It’s a story worth remembering — and one that reflects the attitudes and policies of the early 1900s, not today. 🥢 Early Chinese R

A province‑wide scam continues to circulate across Saskatchewan, with residents receiving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from Saskatchewan Provincial Court or Saskatchewan Traffic Court. The messages accuse recipients of committing a traffic violation and attempt to appear legitimate by including: a police officer’s name a judge’s name a court case reference number a supposed court date One clear red flag: the texts do not include a court location, which legitimate n

Hospitals are shaped by buildings, budgets, and boards—but their identity is shaped by people. In Gull Lake, the doctors who served across more than a century left a legacy of leadership, endurance, and community commitment that defined every era of local healthcare. From the town’s first medical man to the physician who leads today, their work forms a continuous line through Gull Lake’s history. The Hospital Era (1906–1993) Dr. Code (1906–1909) Gull Lake’s medical story begi

The Town of Gull Lake’s audited financial statements for 2025 are now complete. Here’s a simple look at the numbers that matter most—where money came from, where it went, and how the town finished the year. Revenue Highlights (Money Coming In) Gull Lake brought in $2.96 million in total revenue in 2025. Here are the main sources: Property Taxes — $1,278,908 The town’s primary source of income. Fees & Charges — $1,044,671 Water, sewer, landfill, recreation, and other service f

Gull Lake’s home diamond delivered a strong weekend of ball as the community hosted the Baseball Saskatchewan 35+ Senior Provincial Championships — and the hometown Loons finished the tournament with a title. Gull Lake Claims the B Final The Gull Lake Loons opened the weekend with a perfect 3–0 record in pool play, defeating the Coteau Hills Combines, Riverhurst, and Regina Drifters to secure a semifinal spot. A tight 4–3 loss to Maple Creek in the semifinal sent the Loons to