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Enhanced Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements Take Effect November 1
A change to Saskatchewan's carbon monoxide alarm requirements is set to take effect November 1, and it could affect a wide range of property owners in Gull Lake and across Southwest Saskatchewan. Under Henry's Law, every residential suite in a multi-unit residential building must have at least one carbon monoxide alarm installed, regardless of where the suite is located within the building. The updated requirements apply to both new and existing multi-unit residential buildin
Oct 291 min read


Empire Diner Rebrands as Gull & Griddle Kitchen + Bar
Gull & Griddle Kitchen + Bar has unveiled a new roadside sign following its rebranding from Empire Diner. A familiar Gull Lake dining spot has a new name and a fresh look. Empire Diner has rebranded as Gull & Griddle Kitchen + Bar, now marked with a new roadside sign. In a recent social media post, the restaurant said, "While our name has changed, our commitment to serving delicious home-cooked meals, pizza, burgers, comfort Indian food, and great hospitality remains the same
Oct 271 min read


Gull Lake Tourism Receives $20,000 Through FCC AgriSpirit Fund
Gull Lake Tourism has been awarded a $20,000 grant through the FCC AgriSpirit Fund. The grant funding will be used to develop a new market space pavilion in Gull Lake. The project was included in FCC's 2026 AgriSpirit Fund intake, announced on October 21. This year's intake includes funding for 83 projects in rural communities across Canada, with $1.5 million being distributed through the program. FCC says AgriSpirit funding supports projects involving community infrastructur
Oct 231 min read


Gull Lake Provides Update on Water System and Backup Well Status
The Town of Gull Lake says residents can continue to expect reliable water service after rehabilitation work confirmed that one of the community's older wells can no longer operate in its current condition. According to a release from the Town of Gull Lake, recent work on well PW2‑2010 revealed a failure in the carbon steel casing, allowing sediment to fill the well. Following an assessment by Beckie Hydrogeologists, the well was determined to be no longer operational. While
Oct 221 min read


Operation Impact: 132 Traffic Offences Recorded in Southwest Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan RCMP released provincial Operation Impact results for October 9–12, 2026, with Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan members — including officers from Swift Current, Maple Creek, Ponteix, and Leader — participating in the four‑day campaign. The initiative focused on impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding, aggressive driving, and seatbelt misuse. Across Saskatchewan, officers stopped 4,028 vehicles and issued 2,407 tickets, warnings, and vehicle defect no
Oct 211 min read


Exploration Licence North of Gull Lake Highlights October Oil & Gas Offering
A major exploration licence located just four kilometres north of Gull Lake was one of the key southwest parcels in Saskatchewan’s latest Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held on October 6. The licence, awarded to Millennium Land (444) Ltd., covers 2,640 hectares near the Gull Lake North, Suffield, and North Premier Upper Shaunavon pools — areas with long-standing development history and established infrastructure. Millennium Land (444) Ltd. secured the parcel with
Oct 192 min read
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People Who Built Gull Lake: William Green
Homesteaders travelling south from Gull Lake in the early settlement era. The arrival of new settlers helped shape the community William Green worked to develop in the early 1900s. Every town has people whose names quietly shaped its future. In Gull Lake's early years, few played a more important role in that process than William Green. An American from Fort Benton, Montana, Green served as the land agent for Conrad and Price, the men who purchased the former "76" Ranch holdi
Nov 1


Council Supports Animal Welfare Services, Advances Property Actions
Gull Lake Town Council advanced several community files at its September 24 regular meeting, including support for regional animal welfare services, action on properties within town limits, and the appointment of a Dutch Elm Disease inspector. Tax Title Proceedings Council authorized administration to begin title proceedings on four properties within the community. Title proceedings are a legal process that can allow a municipality to obtain title to a property in accordance
Oct 22


2025 Cocaine Bust Leads to Federal Sentence; Investigation Touched Multiple Southwest Communities
A drug‑trafficking case that moved through several Southwest Saskatchewan communities has resulted in a federal prison sentence for a former Swift Current resident. Mandel was sentenced in Swift Current Provincial Court Monday to 900 days in federal custody, according to court information. 33‑year‑old Lacey Mandel received the sentence after pleading guilty earlier this year to possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. Investigation Activity Across the Region The
Oct 6
Upcoming Events in Gull Lake and Area

SWT Lyceum Theatre to Host Grey Cup Party in Gull Lake4 days to the eventSun, Nov 15SWT Lyceum Theatre
Multiple DatesShaunavon's Christmas Craft & Trade Show16 days to the eventFri, Nov 27The Shaunavon Elks Hall

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