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How Gull Lake Built Its First Hospital, One Room at a Time
Long before Gull Lake had a modern hospital, health care here was held together by determination, borrowed rooms, and the steady work of local women who refused to let the community go without care. Much of what we know about these early years comes from Gull Lake Memories—A History of the Town of Gull Lake , which preserves the hospital’s earliest records and recollections. The “Bit by Bit” Era (1912–1914) The earliest records point to 1912, when a small cottage hospital ope
3 days ago


Documentary Team Planning 2026 Visit Connected to the 1980 CP Rail Crash
A recent post shared in the CP Rail Memorial Facebook group indicates that a documentary team working on Steel Gang: The Ties That Bind is planning a visit to the Webb area on June 16–17, 2026. The project, produced by 47 Filmworks, focuses on the Prairie Region Steel Gang of the 1970s and the lasting bonds formed during their years on the rail. The 1980 CP Rail crew bus crash west of Webb—one of the most significant transportation tragedies in Saskatchewan’s history—is inclu
Apr 1


Council Approves Cemetery Footings, Pool Staffing, and Business Incentive
February 25, 2026 Council Meeting Summary The February 25 meeting of Gull Lake Town Council included several operational and community‑focused decisions, including cemetery improvements, seasonal pool staffing, and the approval of a new business incentive application. Council also received updates from staff and regional committees, reviewed correspondence, and handled routine financial approvals. The following summary provides a clear overview of the key actions taken. Prese
Mar 25


Blended Souls Coffee & Boutique Joins SPCA Jail & Bail, Supporting Regional Animal Care
Image: SPCA Swift Current (Facebook) Gull Lake was represented in a big way this weekend as Blended Souls Coffee participated in the Swift Current SPCA’s “Jail & Bail” fundraiser—a one‑day event that brought in $10,910 to support shelter operations and animal care. Hosted at the Swift Current Mall, the fundraiser invited community members to be “jailed” and raise donations to earn their release. According to the SPCA, the event not only reached its fundraising goal but also
Mar 23


Gull Lake’s Levynn Toney Finishes Strong with SHSAA Provincial Silver
The SHSAA 80 KG provincial podium: Gold – Olipa Mwango (Holy Cross High School, Saskatoon), Silver – Levynn Toney (Gull Lake School), Bronze – Reese Allin (Swift Current Comprehensive High School). (Photo: SWAC Facebook) Gull Lake has another reason to celebrate this season. After winning gold at the South Saskatchewan Championship in February and capturing the Rural Regional title in March, Levynn Toney closed out her SHSAA wrestling season with a provincial silver medal
Mar 16


Town Council Formalizes Partnership with SPCA Swift Current
Top row: Councillor Tyson Migneault, Councillor Neal Boutin, Mayor Nasser Zanidean, Councillor Terry Stevenson Bottom row: Councillor Brandon Wessner, Councillor Steve Haithwaite, Councillor Karen Turton Photo: SPCA Swift Current (via Facebook) Gull Lake Town Council has formalized a new partnership with SPCA Swift Current, strengthening support for regional animal welfare services. The agreement was finalized last fall after Council met with members of the SPCA’s executive b
Mar 6
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Empire Diner Moves Forward With New Ownership and Familiar Faces
Left: Manager Jamba | Right: Owner Akash Karwal At a Glance — Empire Diner Owner: Akash Karwal (new) Manager: Jamba (continuing) Menu: Current items staying; new recipes, offers, and themed nights being explored Updates: Considering interior/exterior renovations to modernize the space The Empire Diner in downtown Gull Lake is beginning a new chapter. New owner Akash Karwal , who took over the business about six months ago, says the decision to invest here came down to the
3 days ago


Andrew Robertson Brings a New Mural to Gull Lake
A striking new black‑and‑white mural is coming to life on the north wall of Campbell’s Accommodations Fourplex , along Rutland Avenue and 2nd Street —a well‑traveled stretch of Highway 37 as it moves through Gull Lake. Local artist Andrew Robertson—known across southwest Saskatchewan for his monochromatic murals and large‑scale public art—began painting this week and is already more than halfway through. The piece features a young girl surrounded by sweeping black‑and‑white
Apr 11


🏆 March Showdown: Pig Spleen vs. Supercomputer
March in Southwest Saskatchewan delivered the full prairie sampler: warm spells, sharp cold snaps, surprise moisture, and a general refusal to commit to spring. Perfect conditions for another round of our friendly forecasting rivalry between the Tompkins Pig Spleen Forecast and Environment Canada’s Supercomputer‑powered seasonal outlook. Here’s how we score each month in the Pig Spleen vs. Supercomputer rivalry: How the Scoring Works Each forecast earns 1 point for each cor
Apr 8
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Multiple DatesLocal vendors, handmade products, and a great reason to spend a spring day in Maple Creek.4 days to the eventSat, Apr 25Town-Maple Creek Armories
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