Saskatchewan is marking Small Business Week from October 19–25, 2026, recognizing the entrepreneurs who drive the province’s economy. According to the Government of Saskatchewan’s 2026 Small Business Profile, the province is home to 156,850 small businesses, representing 98.8% of all businesses and employing roughly 30% of Saskatchewan’s workforce. In communities like Gull Lake, that impact is visible every day. Our town’s economic strength comes from the people who choose to

Economic development doesn’t begin with large projects or outside investors. It begins with the spaces we create, the confidence we build, and the signals we send about who we are and where we’re going. In Gull Lake, one of the clearest signals is the restoration of the Old Pharmacy—a 1913 commercial cornerstone now being revived through the Gull Lake Property Development Cooperative. This project is more than a heritage restoration. It is a practical, measurable, community‑d

The Prosperity Series — Part One Prosperity isn’t an abstract idea. In Gull Lake, you can see it in the real projects, services, and improvements that shape daily life—the things people rely on every single day. We’re already seeing what prosperity makes possible. The X‑ray upgrade project—now entering its fundraising stage with support from the Town of Gull Lake, the R.M. of Carmichael, the R.M. of Webb, and the R.M. of Gull Lake—is a clear example. A modern X‑ray unit would

After more than a decade of dry years, the southwest is finally seeing something we haven’t had in a long time: steady, timely moisture. Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada reports that parts of the region have received 200 to 250 millimetres of rain since April 1, a noticeable improvement from recent years. For an area that spent last summer under severe and even extreme drought classifications, this year marks a meaningful shift. Producers across the region describe rain arriv

Gull Lake itself began with one good idea. In 1905, Conrad and Price surveyed a patch of prairie and believed a town could rise here. A few years later, an $83 well, a handshake loan, and a handful of determined neighbours turned that idea into a community. Before there were bylaws, budgets, or buildings, there was simply the belief that this place was worth building — and the willingness to act on it. That pattern hasn’t changed. In a small town, momentum doesn’t come from m

Tompkins, Saskatchewan, sits along Highway 1 between Gull Lake and Maple Creek, one of the southwest’s small but steady communities that reflects the quiet resilience this region is known for. With its community hall, rink, post office, school, and library, the village continues to hold its place on the map. Much of this is made possible by the volunteers who support local clubs, facilities, and community programs. Tompkins School is a central part of community life. As a Kin