The Gull Lake Community Cooperative has entered 2026 with renewed momentum as it works to move its restoration project from planning into the construction phase. The Board of Directors met on January 14 to review fundraising progress, outline outreach goals, and prepare for the year ahead. Key Updates from the Board $56,018 raised to date. This includes a $20,000 grant from Heritage Saskatchewan, contributing to the cooperative’s capital goals. New Legacy Support level. A rec

As part of our ongoing series exploring practical, creative, and community‑building ideas from other small towns, we’re spotlighting another possibility for Gull Lake. These aren’t proposals or plans—just conversation starters to help us imagine what our community could try next. Across the Prairies, small towns like ours are finding clever ways to spark new business activity without the cost or commitment of a full storefront. One of the most successful approaches is the Pop

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

Over the next several weeks, we’ll look at ideas already working in other small towns—practical, creative, or community‑building—and ask a simple question: could they work here in Gull Lake? These aren’t proposals or plans, just possibilities to spark conversation and help us imagine what our town could try next. Across the Prairies, one of the most surprisingly effective community‑building ideas isn’t a festival, a market, or a concert. It’s something much simpler — and much

Here at Gull Lake Events, we celebrate everything that makes our community unique. We share your upcoming gatherings, spotlight local talents, and highlight the vibrant pulse of our town. But running through all these experiences is an often unseen thread: the power of our local businesses. Think about it—who sponsors the minor hockey team? Who donates gift baskets for the annual fundraiser? Who provides a great cup of coffee when you need a break? Where do you go for a tasty

As the year draws to a close, we’re gearing up to welcome 2026. There’s a familiar mix of hope and hesitation in the air. We all feel it—the tension between what we want to believe and what reality sometimes brings. But if living in a small town has taught me anything, it’s this: optimism isn’t naïve. It’s intentional. It’s a discipline that lifts communities up and helps create forward motion. The Power of Collective Optimism In 2026, that choice matters more than ever. Duri