On a cool Friday evening in September 1968—a Friday the 13th, no less—a routine patrol on Highway 1 turned into one of the most dramatic moments in the history of the Gull Lake RCMP detachment. Two 18‑year‑olds from Waterloo, Ontario, Dennis Bonn and Brian McLennan, were hitchhiking west toward British Columbia. Near Whitewood, a new Mercury Cougar pulled over. The driver introduced himself only as “Knobby,” said he was heading for Calgary, and offered them a ride. He was fri

Coffee Row was buzzing that morning—the usual gathering spot where news travels faster than the percolator—and today the talk had turned to the people who keep Gull Lake running: the volunteers. Edna finally broke the ice, flipping open her For Posterity notebook. “I’ve been tallying things up,” she said. “Do you know how many volunteer hours this town puts in every year?” Earl leaned back in his chair, already grinning. “Enough to qualify us for the Olympics?” “Enough,” Edna

A viral video and a wave of outside commentary can travel far faster than the truth, and this week the Lyceum Theatre found itself at the centre of a story that doesn’t reflect who we are or how we treat one another. In that video, the theatre, its volunteers, and several local residents are spoken about in ways that are unfair, inaccurate, and unworthy of the place we call home. Gull Lake isn’t perfect—no community is—but we are not a town where people are reduced to insults

History in the Making Gull Lake Arena witnessed something special this week. In the final chapter of the very first Saskatchewan Senior Women’s Hockey League (SSWHL) season, the Falcons swept the Dalmeny Sabres 2–0 to claim the inaugural Steffes Cup. Even if you couldn’t be there in person, the excitement has been echoing across town ever since. Key Moments and Standout Performances Hometown Hero: Taylor Keenleyside  — Fresh out of the penalty box in the third period, Gull La

A new after‑school option is coming for young people in Gull Lake. On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the Gull Lake Initiative will launch The Junction , a youth drop‑in center created in response to what residents identified as a major community need: a safe, welcoming place for youth to spend time after school. Community input behind the project When the Initiative asked residents what would make the biggest difference for families, one message stood out: youth needed a space of t

Historical recreation of W.J. Leaf's Store with Metropolitan Hall above, based on 1909 descriptions from Gull Lake Memories. When I was reading Gull Lake Memories: A History of the Town of Gull Lake, I came across some fascinating details about our town’s first official year. It captures a side of our history that’s often forgotten—the grit, the low budgets, and the determination it took to get things started. Stroll down Conrad Avenue or Proton Avenue today, and it’s easy to