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North Battleford RCMP Lays 64 Charges in Connection with Landis Bank Robbery and ATM Thefts
The North Battleford RCMP's Provincial General Investigation Section (GIS) has laid sixty-four charges against three people in connection with a Landis bank robbery on November 22, 2024, as well as a series of ATM thefts and attempted thefts around South and Central Saskatchewan, including Gull Lake. These incidents occurred from November 22, 2024, to January 1, 2025. The investigation, led by the RCMP Provincial GIS, involved substantial collaboration across numerous detachm
Feb 18, 2025


Recognizing Community Service: John Slabik Honored at Rural Municipality of Gull Lake Council Meeting
(Photo Credit: RM of Gull Lake) John Slabik, along with his wife Norma, accepts a 14-year service. On February 12, 2025, the Rural Municipality of Gull Lake No. 139 Regular Council Meeting honored John Slabik with a service award in recognition of his years of service. John actively served his community as a Councillor for the RM of Gull Lake from 2010 to 2024, making significant contributions through his participation on various committees. Among these, the South West Transp
Feb 12, 2025


Breaking Down the Results: Gull Lake Curling Club's 2025 Men's Bonspiel
After a successful conclusion, the Gull Lake Curling Club's 2025 Men's Bonspiel saw the first-ever participation of a Montana team. The bonspiel results are as follows: A Champions: Taylor Dutton Kurt Dixon Cody Thierman Jordan Retzlaff B Champions: Brad Service Cal Getz Brian Broberg Greg Ruetz C Champions: Grant Selvig Greg Moffat Terry Shields Andrew Stoll D Champions: Andy Herdina Doug Garden Carl Little Kevin Baumann (honorary American) In a Facebook post, the Gull Lake
Jan 27, 2025


Highlights from the Town of Gull Lake's Regular Council Meeting on December 11, 2024
The Town of Gull Lake held its regular council meeting on December 11, 2024. The meeting began at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Nasser Zanidean presiding. The council members in attendance were Councillors Tyson Migneault, Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steve Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrator Dawnette Peterson. Call to Order: Mayor Zanidean called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., confirming a quorum was present. Delegations: Knox United Church representati
Jan 7, 2025


What Does the 2025 Pig Spleen Weather Prognostication Foretell?
This year’s forecast is based on spleen specimens from several locations around the Tompkins, Saskatchewan area. Special thanks go out to the David Wagman Ranch, Clint Cobler farm, Earview Colony, and Stu Christiansen farm. These pigs provided excellent spleens for the ensemble predictions for this year. The Pig Spleen Weather Prognostication released their 2025 forecast, continuing a cherished tradition. Eleven pig spleens were examined for the 2025 forecast. The preliminary
Jan 3, 2025


Reflecting on the Remarkable: Gull Lake's Best of 2024
As the year comes to an end, we find ourselves reflecting on the events our community has experienced over the past year. Gull Lake has seen positive changes, memorable moments, and significant accomplishments. Let's go back in time to the best of 2024. A Year of Recognition and Achievement Lindsay Alliban proudly accepts an award on behalf of the Town of Gull Lake and surrounding RMs, celebrating their achievements at the SEDA event. The year began with a major accomplishmen
Dec 29, 2024
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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
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Multiple DatesSWT Lyceum Theatre Film Event: Iron Lung0 days to the eventTue, Mar 10SWT Lyceum Theatre



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