Sometimes it can feel like our communities are losing traction. But is that really the case, and where do we look for answers? Across the southwest, there’s been some talk lately about decline, disruption , and the idea that small towns need to be shaken up to survive. But when you look at what’s actually happening on the ground, a very different story emerges—one of adaptation, collaboration, and steady, community‑driven progress. The darkest period in my lifetime was the l

A new service is taking root right here in Gull Lake , offering practical, affordable help for anyone looking to clear out clutter quickly. Prairie Cleanup Services , launched this week by Gull Lake resident Peter Wall , provides junk‑removal support for homes, farms, and businesses across the region. The service handles those bulky, awkward, or inconvenient items that tend to pile up, including: • Old couches and furniture • Mattresses • Broken or outdated appliances • G

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