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Local Sports: Gull Lake Loons Win B Championship on Home Diamond
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
Jul 6


Pioneer Tales: How a Flooded River Brought the Busse Brothers to Gull Lake (1906)
In the summer of 1906, two young men from North Dakota — Frank and Oscar Busse — set out for Rosetown to look for homestead land. They never made it. The Saskatchewan River was in flood, travel was impossible, and a chance conversation in Swift Current changed the direction of their lives. A locator named Sharpe told them there was still good land available near Gull Lake. Frank agreed to go, and three other travelers—Fred Rushford, Joe Ohlheiser, and Louis Matheson—asked to
Jun 27


Council Approves Rec Repairs, Scholarships, and Groundwater Program
Council addressed financial approvals, correspondence, infrastructure items, and other business before Council at its May 13 meeting. The session included written staff reports, committee updates, and a short delegation at the start of the meeting. A brief delegation from Kyle Downey opened the meeting, during which Council approved $12,000 for repairs to the Gull Lake & District Recreational Complex following water damage. Mayor Zanidean declared a conflict of interest for t
Jun 26


Gull Lake’s First Baby: From a Frontier Shack to Provincial Leadership
Local History | Gull Lake & Area In the winter of 1906–07, Gull Lake was little more than a ranch headquarters, a CPR station, and a scattering of shanties on the open prairie. It was in this setting — long before the town took shape — that the community welcomed its very first newborn. That winter, the Dalgleish family lived in a small shack on the site that, as of 1965, was occupied by the Erwin Beninger home. Mr. Dalgleish was working as a homestead locator and foreman at
Jun 13


Classic Cars, a Cult‑Favourite Film, and a Theatre Fundraiser Coming to Gull Lake
A night of cars, cinema, and community is coming to Gull Lake as Dead Prairies Productions, the Rogue Cruisers Car Club, and the SWT Lyceum Theatre team up for a special event built around the 1983 horror classic Christine. Event Details — Saturday, June 13 Car Show: 4:00–6:00 p.m. BBQ: starts at 5:00 p.m. Doors Open: 6:00 p.m. Movie: 6:30 p.m. Admission: $7 Tickets: at the door or online at lyceumtheatre.ca Car Show & Community BBQ The evening begins with a free car show ope
May 28


Council Finalizes Summer Staffing and Approves Equipment Purchase
April 8, 2026 Council Meeting Summary Council addressed financial approvals, correspondence, and seasonal staffing at its April 8 meeting. The session included updates from staff and preparations for the upcoming summer season. Council reviewed the Recreation Director’s April report, and Water Plant Operator D. Vold attended briefly early in the meeting to provide operational updates. The minutes of the March 25 meeting were approved. Financial approvals included cheques #260
May 20
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Safety Alert – Vehicle Window Damaged Overnight
Swift Current Rural RCMP are investigating damage to a vehicle window caused by an unknown projectile in Gull Lake. The incident occurred recently during overnight hours, between approximately 12:00 and 1:30 a.m., and remains under investigation. File: 2026‑896252 If you have information — or if your home or business cameras captured anything unusual — please contact Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477. Gull Lake Events
3 days ago


Four-Day School Week Option Being Explored by Rural Southwest Schools
What’s Being Considered Rural schools in the Chinook School Division are beginning to explore whether a four‑day school week could work for their communities. Several School Community Councils have asked the division for information about alternate school‑week calendars and what a pilot program would involve. Herbert School is one of the schools gathering early feedback from families. Under the model being reviewed, the school year would shift to 172 longer instructional days
6 days ago


Four Municipalities Unite to Fund X‑Ray Upgrade for Gull Lake Health Centre
Four southwest Saskatchewan municipalities have launched a joint effort to fund a $600,000 X‑ray upgrade for the Gull Lake Health Centre, following a four‑year approval process with the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The Town of Gull Lake, R.M. of Carmichael No. 109, R.M. of Webb No. 138, and R.M. of Gull Lake No. 139 are now entering the fundraising stage and inviting residents, organizations, and regional partners to support the project. The committee notes that modern medi
Jun 16
Upcoming Events in Gull Lake and Area



Autumn House Golf Tournament – July 18 at Meadowdale2 days to the eventSat, Jul 18Meadowdale Golf Club
Multiple DatesWeiner Wednesday Returns to InCyte! 🌭6 days to the eventWed, Jul 22InCyte Environmental Services Ltd
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