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Coffee Row Chronicles: Council Clarity, Community Perks, and Community Wellness
The smell of cinnamon buns was interrupted by Earl’s enthusiastic slam of a folded council report onto the café table. He waved it like a winning lottery ticket, grinning as the regulars looked up from their mugs. “Big night at council,” he declared. “They finally merged Economic Development and Tourism. One committee, less overlap.” Mabel peered over her crossword, eyebrow arched. “About time. Those two have been circling each other longer than cousins at a wedding dance.” E
Sep 26, 2025


Gull Lake Town Council – August 20, 2025: SPCA Grant, Bylaw Passed, and Tax Cancellations Approved
The Gull Lake Town Council met for its regular session on August 20, 2025, in the Town Council Chambers at 2378 Proton Avenue. Mayor Nasser Zanidean presided, with Councillors Tyson Migneault, Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steven Haithwaite (via phone), Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrator Emella Waiser present, confirming a quorum. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Gull Lake Town Council Meeting Minutes and Financial Approvals Minutes —Approved th
Sep 23, 2025


Break-In on Queens Avenue Sparks Safety Reminder in Gull Lake
Residents of Gull Lake are being urged to stay alert following a break and enter reported on Wednesday, September 10th. According to Swift Current Rural RCMP, the incident occurred at a home on Queens Avenue sometime between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The homeowner reported that a sum of cash, keys, and a BB gun were stolen. RCMP officers responded and are actively investigating the case. While no suspects have been identified, police are asking anyone with information to com
Sep 11, 2025


Gull Lake Town Council – July 16, 2025: Purchases, Land Sale, and Building Permit Approved
The Gull Lake Town Council met for its regular session on July 16, 2025, in the Town Council Chambers at 2378 Proton Avenue. Mayor Nasser Zanidean presided, with Councillors Tyson Migneault , Karen Turton , Brandon Wessner , Steve Haithwaite , T erry Stevenson , Neal Boutin , and Administrator Emella Waiser present, confirming a quorum. The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m . Gull Lake Town Council Meeting Minutes and Financial Approvals Minutes —Approved the minute
Sep 5, 2025


Gull Lake Sidewalk Upgrades Aim to Improve Safety and Accessibility
The Town of Gull Lake is moving forward with two key infrastructure upgrades designed to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility in high-traffic areas. Gull Lake Canada Post Office Sidewalk Replacement The sidewalk adjacent to the Gull Lake Post Office on Conrad Avenue is set to be removed and replaced. The current surface—visibly cracked and uneven—has long posed challenges for accessibility. The new 40-meter monolithic sidewalk will offer a smoother, safer experience
Sep 4, 2025


Community Gathers for First Annual Walk to Remember, Raising Over $600 for Autumn House
Photo Credit: AUtumn House On August 28 , under open prairie skies and warm late‑summer weather , the community came together for the inaugural Walk to Remembe r, blending reflection, connection , and shared purpose in support of Autumn House. Starting at Autumn House , participants took part in a 3 km walk along Kiaskus Trail with touching displays of framed photographs honoring loved ones . Families, friends, and neighbors moved together at a relaxed pace, sharing storie
Aug 29, 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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