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THE FINAL FOUR: Gull Lake Is Turning Up the Heat
Gull Lake has officially punched its ticket to the Semifinals of the 2026 South West Rink Burger All Stars! After a huge showing in the last round—leading the entire field with 653 votes—we’re now one of the final four rinks still in the running. The Hype Is Real I’ve tried two of these burgers recently, and without hesitation, they’re among the best I’ve ever had. If you haven’t made it down to the rink yet, you’re missing out! From the fresh-ground local beef to that perfec
Feb 10


Gull Lake Grills the Competition in Rink Burger Showdown
In a huge show of community support, Gull Lake has surged to the top of the leaderboard in the race for the 2024 Rink Burger crown. According to reporting by David Zammit at Swift Current Online , Gull Lake captured nearly 24% of all votes in the opening round—a commanding early lead that secured them the #1 seed. Local sportscasters Shawn Mullin and Andrew McCormack even made a “scouting trip” to the Gull Lake rink during Sunday’s Greyhounds game to see if the burgers lived
Feb 6


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


Hitching Post Restaurant Opens in Gull Lake
The " Hitching Post Restaurant " is the new name for the Gull Lake Esso Restaurant on the #1 Highway at Gull Lake. For those who like to get a head start in the morning, the restaurant will be open for breakfast from 6 in the morning. Stop by for lunch or dinner, or indulge in a cup of coffee and a slice of homemade pie, if you are in search of an appetizing home-cooked meal. They will be open seven days a week until 8 p.m. Visit the Hitching Post Restaurant in Gull Lake and
Aug 26, 2024


Upcoming Highway No. 37 Reconstruction: What to Expect in Gull Lake?
Highway No. 37 through Gull Lake is being reconstructed by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways for 1.3 km, including new concrete curbs and gutters and an asphalt surface within the town limits. The project's boundaries extend from 0.2 km south of its intersection with Grey Street to 0.1 km north of 7th Street. Non-local traffic will be detoured via Green Terminal Road, with signage placed on Hwy #1 (east & west) and Hwy #37 (north & south). Local traffic will co
May 1, 2024


Gull Lake Tourism Committee Seeks Members During Sask Tourism Week April 15-19
Saskatchewan Tourism Week will take place from April 15 to 19. The week coincides with Canada's official celebration of Tourism Week. We Need You!!!! Last year, the Gull Lake Tourism Committee opened the Gull Lake Visitor Centre and introduced the Prairie Handmade Gift Shop. We also began updating signage along the #1 Highway sign corridor and renovating the campground's restrooms. But there is still more to be done to expand and promote tourism possibilities in Gull Lake. Th
Apr 15, 2024
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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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