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New Season, New Discoveries: T. rex Discovery Centre Unveils Major Exhibit Additions for 2026
The T. rex Discovery Centre in Eastend is getting ready to open for the 2026 season on May 16 , and visitors will see several new additions when they walk through the doors. The biggest change is a dramatic new scene built around Scotty — the world’s largest Tyrannosaurus rex — now shown in a dynamic hunting pose. Later this spring, the centre will install t wo life-size Thescelosaurus casts , completing a long-imagined display that shows Scotty interacting with prey. The
Apr 102 min read


Forecasts, Film Reels, and Forty‑Seven Stories
Only in Gull Lake can a pig spleen, a supercomputer, and a Lyceum premiere collide before lunch. The Round Table — Mid‑Morning The diner door swung open with the kind of prairie gust that always meant Earl had arrived with news he intended to weaponize. “Judging by the wind,” Mabel said, pouring coffee, “either March is back… or Earl’s about to declare victory.” “It’s victory,” Earl announced. “Pig Spleen: four. Supercomputer: two.” Edna raised an eyebrow over her For Posteri
Apr 92 min read


Gull Lake Stories Come to Life April 15 at the Lyceum Theatre
Residents and history enthusiasts are invited to experience a special premiere that brings Gull Lake’s past to life on the big screen. A new Local History Video Series , produced by the Gull Lake Tourism and Economic Development Committee, will debut on April 15 at 5:30 PM during the SWT Lyceum Theatre’s National Canadian Film Day event. Admission is free. Event Details When: April 15 at 5:30 PM Where: SWT Lyceum Theatre Cost: Free admission Presented During: National Ca
Apr 92 min read


Southwest Players Head to Sask First Top 80, Including Gull Lake’s Ally Stusrud
Gull Lake will have a proud connection at this year’s Sask First Female U18 Top 80 Tournament, with local athlete Ally Stusrud earning an invitation to the provincial showcase running April 10–12 in Balgonie. Stusrud joins a strong southwest contingent selected from across the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA system and surrounding programs. The Top 80 event is a key evaluation stage for athletes aiming to advance to Team Saskatchewan’s summer camp, where the top 30 players will m
Apr 81 min read


🏆 March Showdown: Pig Spleen vs. Supercomputer
March in Southwest Saskatchewan delivered the full prairie sampler: warm spells, sharp cold snaps, surprise moisture, and a general refusal to commit to spring. Perfect conditions for another round of our friendly forecasting rivalry between the Tompkins Pig Spleen Forecast and Environment Canada’s Supercomputer‑powered seasonal outlook. Here’s how we score each month in the Pig Spleen vs. Supercomputer rivalry: How the Scoring Works Each forecast earns 1 point for each corre
Apr 82 min read


Gull Lake’s Jamie Kirwan Shines at Telus Cup Western Regional
Gull Lake had plenty to cheer about this past weekend as hometown forward Jamie Kirwan delivered a standout performance at the Telus Cup Western Regional in Regina. Held April 2–5, the tournament featured top U18 AAA teams from Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. The Moose Jaw Warriors dominated the round robin, with Kirwan playing a key role—collecting multi-point games, earning Player of the Game honors against Thunder Bay, and scoring the Warriors’ only goal in Sunday’s f
Apr 72 min read
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Chinook School Division Releases 2026–2027 Strategic Plan with New Targets for Students
Chinook School Division has released its 2026–2027 Strategic Plan, outlining new targets and priorities that will shape classrooms and student supports across Southwest Saskatchewan. Student Learning Chinook is continuing its work in literacy, math learning, and instruction that adapts to student needs. All Kindergarten to Grade 3 students will be assessed using the province’s new reading screeners, along with Chinook’s early‑reading assessments used in Grades 1–3. Provincial
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Gull Lake Resident’s Child‑Exploitation Case Adjourned in Swift Current Court
A court matter involving a Gull Lake resident returned to Swift Current Provincial Court on Wednesday morning. 25‑year‑old Tyson Goertz of Gull Lake appeared through counsel, represented by Saskatchewan Legal Aid’s Scott Allen. Goertz faces three charges laid on June 16, after the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit executed a search warrant at a home in Gull Lake: Possessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material Making available child sexual abuse and
Aug 26


Obituary: Dusty Lee Paul
2011 – 2026 Mr. Dusty Lee Paul, known to many as “Bing Bong,” “Dusty Boy,” “Hank,” “Dusty Tails,” and simply Son or Partner, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 15 years of age, with his family by his side. Dusty was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta, to Mike and Sabrina Paul, and welcomed by his siblings Shayla and Lane, where a lifelong and unbreakable sibling bond began. As his family often says, “We can and will get through anything if we stick together.” Dusty attend
Aug 24
Upcoming Events in Gull Lake and Area

Multiple DatesCowboy Action Championship Weekend at Gopher Gulch2 days to the eventFri, Sep 18Provincial Cowboy Action Event – Gopher
Multiple DatesFly, Ride & Drive — Shaunavon Transportation Weekend2 days to the eventFri, Sep 18Shaunavon

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