Communities in southwest Saskatchewan have long understood that working together keeps essential services strong. A new policy paper from the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy offers a clear look at how Eastend and its neighbouring RMs of White Valley and Arlington are doing exactly that—and what their experience shows about cooperation across the region. The study highlights how shared work often starts with practical needs. Eastend’s upgrade of its 1950s‑era

April 19–25, 2026 In small towns, you can hear volunteerism long before you see it—the scrape of skates on the ice, chairs being set up for a fundraiser, and the hum of a community supper coming together. These everyday sounds remind us how much rural life depends on people who quietly give their time. Across Saskatchewan, National Volunteer Week is our chance to recognize that essential work. This year’s theme, Ignite Volunteerism , shines a light on the power of civic parti

Long before Gull Lake had a modern hospital, health care here was held together by determination, borrowed rooms, and the steady work of local women who refused to let the community go without care. Much of what we know about these early years comes from Gull Lake Memories—A History of the Town of Gull Lake, which preserves the hospital’s earliest records and recollections. The “Bit by Bit” Era (1912–1914) The earliest records point to 1912, when a small cottage hospital oper

Left: Manager Jamba | Right: Owner Akash Karwal At a Glance — Empire Diner Owner: Akash Karwal (new) Manager: Jamba (continuing) Menu: Current items staying; new recipes, offers, and themed nights being explored Updates: Considering interior/exterior renovations to modernize the space The Empire Diner in downtown Gull Lake is beginning a new chapter. New owner Akash Karwal, who took over the business about six months ago, says the decision to invest here came down to the town

Carter Bleau. (Photo from the Swift Current U15 AA Pure Chem Broncos on Facebook) Gull Lake’s Carter Bleau has committed to join the Regina Pat Canadians in the Saskatchewan Male U18 AAA Hockey League for the 2026–27 season. The Pat Canadians are one of Saskatchewan’s long‑standing U18 AAA programs, competing in the province’s top under‑18 league. Bleau is coming off a 22‑point season with the Swift Current U15 AA Pure Chem Broncos, finishing with 11 goals and 11 assists in

This week in southwest Saskatchewan brings key public notices, new community art, youth achievements, and a full slate of upcoming events. Here’s what’s happening around the region. Gull Lake — Joint Town Hall on Health Centre Upgrades (April 21) A joint town hall hosted by the Town of Gull Lake and the R.M.s of Gull Lake, Webb, and Carmichael will take place on April 21 to discuss potential upgrades to lab and X‑ray equipment at the Gull Lake Health Centre. This meeting carr