Get ready for a wild ride, Southwest Saskatchewan. The much-anticipated 2026 Pig Spleen Forecast predicts a winter marked by “unpredictability,” “extreme swings,” and a spring that refuses to arrive on schedule. Whether you’re heading out for chores or sending the kids to school, you’ll want both your parka and your raincoat nearby. Shared on the Pig Spleen Weather Prognostication Facebook page by Jeff Woodward , this year’s outlook continues a long-standing Tompkins traditi

Council’s final regular meeting of 2025 focused on annual committee appointments, year‑end financial approvals, and preparations for Winterfest 2026. Attendance All members of Council attended the meeting, ensuring full participation. Present:  Mayor Nasser Zanidean; Councillors Tyson Migneault, Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steven Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin; Administrator Emella Waiser Reports Economic Development (Delegation – L. Alliban) Plain‑language:  The

After nearly a year of planning, paperwork, and navigating provincial regulations, Gull Lake is welcoming a new addition to Main Street. Prairie Green Cannabis officially opens TODAY at 2454 Main St ., becoming the community’s first and only locally owned cannabis retailer. The owners say their goal is simple: to offer a safe, friendly, small‑town shopping experience with a wide selection of THC and CBD products “for every vibe.” The shop will be open daily from 10 AM to 7 P

Photo: Gull Lake Fire Chief Bentley Gibson with Premier Scott Moe and fellow fire chiefs at the Premier’s Commendation ceremony in Regina. (Shared publicly by MLA Kevin Weedmark on Facebook) The Gull Lake Fire Department was among the Saskatchewan fire services recognized with the Premier’s Commendation during a ceremony in Regina. The award acknowledges extraordinary efforts during the province’s devastating 2025 wildfire season. Premier Scott Moe presented the commendation

Here’s a summary of the major decisions and updates discussed during the October 22 Gull Lake Town Council meeting. Present : Mayor Nasser Zanidean; Councillors Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steven Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin; Administrator Emella Waiser Absent : Councillor Tyson Migneault Meeting Overview Mayor Zanidean called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A quorum was present. Staff & Committee Reports Water Plant : September 2025 report presented by D. Vo

The strength of community spirit showed immediately after the online auction opened. Just hours in, the Rinkfundraiser2025 auction for Dylan and Stacey McGregor’s medical journey had already raised $17,180 —nearly doubling its $10,000 goal before the first day was done. The Tompkins Skating Rink’s Facebook post on November 9 was the first call to action, inviting people to donate, bid, and support Dylan & Stacey. That early announcement gave neighbors time to prepare items,