1930–1938—Depression‑Era Decisions & Survival Part 3 traced Gull Lake’s push toward modernization in the 1920s—new sidewalks, civic improvements, and the establishment of the Union Hospital. Part 4 moves into the hardest decade the town ever faced. The council minutes from 1930–1938 read like a ledger of crisis management: coal shortages, relief petitions, collapsing tax revenue, and constant negotiations with provincial departments. Yet they also show a community determined
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
The Go-Fer Hole has long been a favourite spot for ice cream and great burgers. The owners of the popular food establishment revealed today that they will be unable to open due to medical issues. The business is still for sale and would make an excellent seasonal venture for anyone. The Gopher Hole is a well-known establishment at a convenient location near the swimming pool and the #37 highway. Ice cream, hotdogs, hamburgers, pizza, and other items are available at the Gofer
Gull Lake's Gopher Hole Ice Cream Shop is for sale. The Gopher Hole is a well-established business in an ideal location near the swimming pool and the #37 highway. The Gofer Hole serves ice cream, hotdogs, hamburgers, pizza, and more. The business is being sold by the owner for $89,900. To learn more, call 306-297-3366 ( serious inquiries only ). Gopher Hole Ice Cream Shop
The Department of Highways has installed a web camera at the intersection of Highways #1 and #37 in Gull Lake. The camera feed can be viewed by going to Saskatchewan Highway Hotline . Gull Lake Events
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
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
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
