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Obituary: Alice Evelyn Buck (Cooke)
November 14, 1932 – October 10, 2026 Opening Line We share the passing of Alice Evelyn Buck (Cooke), 93, of Gull Lake, who passed away on October 10, 2026. Life & Legacy Alice was born in Eastend, Saskatchewan, to Walter and Eloise Cooke on November 14, 1932. She spent her early years in the Ravenscrag and Eastend area and later lived and worked in Alberta. Alice married Delwood Buck on November 14, 1952. The couple farmed in the Aldag district south of Gull Lake before movin
23 hours ago1 min read


Obituary: Patricia Mary Busse
Patricia Mary Busse, age 76, of Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, passed away on October 19, 2026 at the Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current. Interment A private interment took place at the Gull Lake Cemetery. Gathering A gathering for family and friends will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026 1:30 p.m. Elk’s Hall, Gull Lake Funeral Home Arrangements entrusted to Warren's Funeral Home. For the complete obituary, condolences, and additional service information, please vis
3 days ago1 min read


Obituary: Glenn Albert Holding
January 4, 1948 – October 15, 2026 Opening Line We share the passing of Glenn Albert Holding, 78, of Tompkins, who passed away on October 15, 2026. Life & Legacy Glenn was born in Gull Lake to Augusta and Randy Holding on January 4, 1948. He trained as an agricultural mechanic at SAIT and farmed in the Tompkins area for many years. He contributed to community projects including the Tompkins Lions Club, the Tompkins Community Hall, and later volunteer work at Lac Pelletier. Fa
4 days ago1 min read


Obituary: Robert Gerald Ford
March 5, 1934 – September 9, 2026 Gull Lake & Tompkins, Saskatchewan Opening Line We remember and honour the life of Robert Gerald Ford, who passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 92, at the Gull Lake Special Care Home. Life & Legacy Gerald was born on March 5, 1934, the fourth of six sons to Ted and Emily Ford. The Ford family lived on the homestead west of Tompkins before moving into town the same year Gerald was born. Tompkins in those days was a lively place, m
Sep 253 min read


Obituary: Steven Vernon Small
1950 – 2026 Opening Line We share the passing of Steven Vernon Small, who passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026. Life & Legacy Steven was born in Gull Lake on March 9, 1950. He earned a Master of Education from the University of Saskatchewan and worked in education in Saskatoon, Vancouver, and later in Swift Current. He founded Maverick School in 1993 and served in various teaching and board roles. Steven also farmed in the Clairbank area and participated in community
Sep 221 min read


Obituary: Allen “Al” Edward Cooledge
1947 – 2026 Opening Line We share the passing of Allen “Al” Edward Cooledge, who passed away on September 4, 2026, at the age of 79. Life & Legacy Al was born in Gull Lake on March 10, 1947, and grew up on the family farm near Webb. He later made Swift Current his home. Al worked for more than 40 years as a Meat Cutter at Treen Packers, and earlier in life worked as a mechanic. He enjoyed outdoor activities and spent time learning various skills and crafts throughout his life
Sep 211 min read
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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
5 days ago


Safety Alert: RCMP Warn of Fraudulent Email Scam in Saskatchewan
Residents across Saskatchewan — including here in southwest Saskatchewan and Gull Lake — are being urged to stay alert after the Saskatchewan RCMP issued a warning about a fraudulent email circulating in the province. Key Point: The email falsely claims you are under investigation for cybercrime and threatens arrest unless you respond. The message directs recipients to a non‑RCMP Gmail address: carcmpgrca@gmail.com. RCMP confirms this email is not legitimate and is part of an
Oct 15


Tompkins School Under Formal Review by Chinook School Division
The Chinook School Division has announced that a formal review of Tompkins School will be undertaken under The School Division Administration Regulations. This review process is designed to ensure that community members have an opportunity to provide input before any decisions are made about the school’s future. 🔍 What the Review Means A school review is not a closure notice—it's a fact‑finding process. The Division examines enrolment trends, transportation distances, and ed
Oct 14
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