Fraud Prevention Month is in March, and the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) has started a program to make people across the whole province more aware of this issue. The campaign focuses on the growing menace of fraudulent investment fraud known as "pig butchering scams." In 2024, Saskatchewan residents reported losing more than $3.4 million to these frauds. Knowing about these scams and being able to spot the red flags is very important, as thi

The much-anticipated yearly Ladies Bonspiel took place this past weekend at the Gull Lake Curling Rink with 14 teams. Participants enjoyed a weekend of great matches, friendship, and laughing. The organizers expressed their gratitude for the spirited competition, with a spokesperson stating on the Gull Lake Curling Club's Facebook page: 'Thank you, thank you, thank you to all the teams who came out for another successful lady’s bonspiel.'" Shelley and Kevin were important to

The Gull Lake Town Council had its regular meeting on January 22, 2025, in the Town Council Chambers. Mayor Nasser Zanidean presided over the meeting, which was attended by Councillors Brandon Wessner, Steve Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrator Dawnette Peterson. Councillors Tyson Migneault and Karen Turton were absent. Delegations and Presentations: Jenna Roosen and Steph Sells of the Gull Lake & District Kinette Club addressed the council at 7:00 p.m

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

An extreme cold warning has been issued by Environment Canada for the R.M. of Gull Lake, including Gull Lake and Tompkins. Southern Saskatchewan is experiencing an exceptional cold event, with wind chills dropping to - 40 or even lower at times. While the cold winds might lessen a bit during the daytime, they are expected to come back strongly overnight. The freezing temperatures will persist throughout the weekend and into the beginning of next week. However, relief is expec

(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