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Gull Lake Local Brett Reynolds Named CPKC's 2025 Railroader of the Year: A Well-Deserved Recognition
Gull Lake is proud to celebrate one of its own. Brett Reynolds, Track Maintenance Foreman, has been named CPKC’s 2025 Railroader of the Year, an incredible honor recognizing his 36 years of exceptional service. As highlighted in a post by CPKC, Brett’s dedication, resilience, and leadership continue to shine through as he works to keep trains moving safely, even in the harshest conditions on the Maple Creek subdivision in Saskatchewan. He has earned widespread respect for his
Apr 4, 2025


Celebrating Gull Lake's Literary Champion: Brooklyn Stanford Wins National Recognition
Steve and Brooklyn Stanford. (Photo credit Brooklyn Stanford) Gull Lake is beaming with pride as one of its own, Brooklyn Stanford , has earned national recognition for her outstanding writing. Brooklyn recently won the Royal Canadian Legion National Youth Remembrance Senior Essay - Literary Contest for her essay, Honour of His Duties. Drawing on her father’s experiences as a military veteran, Brooklyn’s essay reflects on the challenges faced by veterans, particularly PTSD.
Apr 3, 2025


Key Decisions from Gull Lake Town Council March 12th Meeting: Summer Hiring and Vehicle Improvements!
The Gull Lake Town Council held its regular meeting on March 12, 2025, at the Town Council Chambers. Mayor Nasser Zanidean chaired the meeting, joined by Councillors Tyson Migneault (via telephone), Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steve Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrative Assistant Emella Waiser, confirming a quorum for the meeting. Meeting Minutes and Financial Approvals The meeting commenced at 7:00 p.m., during which the council approved the minutes
Mar 28, 2025


Key Decisions from Gull Lake Town Council February 26th Meeting: Elks Hall Renovations and Old Pharmacy Updates!
The Gull Lake Town Council held its regular meeting on February 26, 2025, at the Town Council Chambers. Mayor Nasser Zanidean chaired the meeting, joined by Councillors Tyson Migneault, Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steve Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrator Dawnette Peterson, confirming a quorum for the meeting. Meeting Minutes and Financial Approvals The meeting commenced at 7:00 p.m., during which the council approved the minutes from the February 1
Mar 26, 2025


"Discover Unique Treasures at Capel Gwyn Antiques & Collectibles—Opening on March 29th!
Capel Gwyn Antiques & Collectibles will formally open its doors on Saturday, March 29th, at 10 a.m., in Gull Lake . The business, located at 3375 Rutland Ave in the former Anglican church, promises to delight visitors with a selected assortment of antiques and collectibles. It is conveniently located just off Highway 1. The new initiative intends to entice longtime Marketplace consumers, as well as neighbors and friends from near and far. Carl and Charlene Blackwell , former
Mar 22, 2025


Key Takeaways from Gull Lake Town Council's February 12, 2025 Meeting: Cannabis Retail, Ambulance Levy, and Scholarships
The Gull Lake Town Council had its regular meeting on February 12, 2025, at the Town Council Chambers. In the absence of Mayor Nasser Zanidean, Deputy Mayor Steve Haithwaite led the session. Councillors Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrator Dawnette Peterson attended, confirming a quorum for the meeting. Meeting Minutes and Financial Approvals The meeting started at 7:00 p.m., during which the council approved the minutes from the meet
Mar 5, 2025
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How Two Hitchhikers and a Gull Lake Constable Averted Highway Tragedy
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
2 days ago


What Holds a Small Town Together Isn’t Viral Noise—It's Us
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
6 days ago


RCMP Lay Charges Connected to 2025 Gull Lake Break‑In
The RCMP have concluded a significant investigation involving several communities in southern Saskatchewan. A 42‑year‑old man from Tompkins is facing multiple charges after a series of incidents across the region. According to investigators, the suspect has been linked to: • a break-in at a Gull Lake business in October 2025 • a break‑in at a business in Abbey in January 2026 • an attempted fraud in Swift Current last fall The individual was arrested on February 5 and made
Feb 9
Upcoming Events in Gull Lake and Area

Multiple DatesSWT Lyceum Theatre Film Event: Iron Lung0 days to the eventTue, Mar 10SWT Lyceum Theatre



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