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Get to Know Neal Boutin: Town Councillor Candidate for Gull Lake
My name is Neal Boutin, and I am excited to announce my candidacy for town council. Here is a bit about me and my motivation for running...
Oct 20, 2024


Building a Strong and Vibrant Community: Karen Turton for Gull Lake Councilor
My name is Karen Turton and I have put my name forward for the upcoming Town of Gull Lake election for councilor which will be held...
Oct 18, 2024


Meet Brandon Wessner: A Town Councilor Candidate Committed to Accountability and Economic Growth
My name is Brandon Wessner I was born and raised in Swift Current, SK with past family ties to the Gull Lake area. My grandparents Verne and Sylvia Pleasance farmed south of Carmichael. I graduated from Swift Current Comprehensive high school in 2010. I worked in the oil and gas industry in the surrounding area for 9 years prior to relocating to Gull Lake in 2021 with long term goals and visions for the town. I am married to my lovely wife Samantha Shackleton who has worked a
Oct 15, 2024


Who are the Candidates Running for Council Seats in the Upcoming Gull Lake Election?
Gull Lake residents will go to the polls on November 13th to vote for a new mayor and council. Dennis Kirk and Nasser Zanidean will compete for the mayor's position. Seven candidates are running for the six open council seats. Karen Turton, Tyson Migneault, Brandon Wessner , Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, Steven Haithwaite, and Bentley Gibson are candidates for council. ADVANCE POLLS: November 6, 7:00–9:00 p.m. Election Day is November 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Gull
Oct 15, 2024


What Can Nasser Zanidean Bring to the Table if Elected Mayor of Our Town?
My name is Nasser Zanidean and I am running for mayor. I believe our town deserves confident leadership, fresh ideas, honesty, accountability, equitable for all, transparency and my promise to work towards a brighter future. As a lifelong resident of the Town of Gull Lake, I have had the privilege to experience the growth and I have seen the challenges we have faced in the past and will be ready to face in the future. I believe Gull Lake has incredible potential waiting to be
Oct 15, 2024


Will Dennis Kirk be the Next Mayor? Get to Know the Candidate Running in the Municipal Election
I can’t believe 4 years have come and gone. My first term on town council has been very educational and exciting. I would like to thank everyone in the community who came out and voted in the last election. I have decided in the upcoming Election to put my name forward as Mayor. I am asking for your support in my decision. The saying “it takes a community to raise a child” couldn’t be anymore true than here. We all watch out for each other. Michelle and I have discussed many
Oct 13, 2024
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From Horses to Hydrants: The Legacy of "Slim" Willman
My grandfather, Slim Willman, with his team on a winter day. It’s easy to take for granted the simple act of turning on a kitchen tap. But for generations in Gull Lake, access to water was anything but simple—and that story runs right through my grandfather, George “Slim” Willman. Before the Tap: Water in Early Gull Lake Back in the early-to-mid 20th century, small towns like Gull Lake didn’t have the modern plumbing and infrastructure we rely on today. Instead, families depe
Jan 23


Gull Lake’s Doug Logan: China Trade Deal is a "Lifeline"
There’s a fresh sense of cautious optimism across the prairies this week, following a major diplomatic breakthrough in Beijing. After a high-stakes trade mission led by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, Canada has secured a deal to dismantle the punishing 100% tariffs that have crippled the nation’s canola industry. For producers like Doug Logan, who farms near Gull Lake, this announcement is more than a headline—it’s a lifeline for the 2026 growi
Jan 18


2026 Pig Spleen Forecast: “Volatile” Winter and Long Spring Ahead for Southwest Saskatchewan
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
Jan 15
Upcoming Events in Gull Lake and Area

Valentine’s Afternoon Dance with the Fugitives2 days to the eventFri, Feb 06Tompkins Community Centre


Gull Lake Sr. Greyhounds vs Shaunavon — Home Game3 days to the eventSat, Feb 07Gull Lake Rec Complex
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