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Gull Lake Invests in Long-Term Water System Improvements
The Town of Gull Lake is undertaking a major upgrade to its aging water infrastructure , with current efforts focused on replacing key valves throughout the system. These valves play a vital role in controlling water flow and isolating specific sections of the network, allowing for more efficient maintenance and minimizing service disruptions. This phase of work is part of a multi-year modernization plan that will span over a decade . Crews are installing new valves
Aug 19, 2025


Understanding Gull Lake’s Animal Control Bylaw: Tips for Pet Owners
Municipal bylaws can be lengthy and wordy, so here's a colorful, emoji-led reference to Gull Lake’s Animal Control Bylaw No. 2-92 that tells you exactly what to do (and why it matters), regulating everything from licensing and noise control to dealing with the most common community complaints: barking dogs 🐕🦺, dogs at large 🏃♂️, and cats invading yards 🏡. 🔖 Why Gull Lake’s Animal Control Bylaw Matters Pet owners are not always aware of all the rules in lengthy bylaws.
Aug 16, 2025


From Erpster Cup to Kin’s Top Honor: Kinettes Nab Bill Skelly Award
Gull Lake & District Kinette Club has capped off a landmark summer by claiming the coveted Bill Skelly Award —Kin Canada’s highest recognition for community service. Now, with the Bill Skelly Award in hand—a national honour presented to one outstanding Kin Canada club per district each year for their work raising funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis—the Gull Lake Kinettes stand as one of Kin Canada’s most inspiring chapters. The club’s success builds on the Annual Erpste
Aug 15, 2025


Guang Dong Palace Market Meal Fundraiser Raises $335 for Autumn House
Guang Dong Palace: A Feast for a Cause On Wednesday, August 13th, from 4-7 PM , the family-owned Guang Dong Palace , led by Emily and Ken , hosted a special Market Meal Fundraiser in support of Autumn House Independent Living Facility . Community members met to have two popular meals: s weet and sour pork with noodles and chicken strips with fries . For every $20 lunch served, $5 was donated directly to Autumn House. Evening by the Numbers • 67 meal tickets sold • $33
Aug 15, 2025


Scheduled Water Service Interruption & Drinking Water Advisory in Gull Lake: August 13–18, 2025
Updated August 14, 2025 Residents of the east half of Gull Lake—beginning at Price Avenue—should be aware that a Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory takes effect on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Water service may be interrupted while crews perform scheduled maintenance and system upgrades. 🗓 Key Dates • Advisory Begins: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. • Service Interruptions Expected: 1. Thursday, August 14, 2025, at ~1:00 p.m. 2. Monday, Augus
Aug 13, 2025


What the Gull Lake Siren Really Means
If you’ve spent some time in Gull Lake, you’ve likely heard the siren atop the Town Hall. For residents, it’s part of daily life . For visitors, it can spark questions . This guide first appeared in the now-discontinued Gull Lake Events Community Forum —where it became one of the most-visited posts, especially when the siren sounded—and has been revived here so anyone unfamiliar with our fire dispatch system can feel confident and informed. 🕛 The Noon Siren Tradition (Ended
Aug 8, 2025
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From Horses to Hydrants: The Legacy of "Slim" Willman
My grandfather, Slim Willman, with his team on a winter day. It’s easy to take for granted the simple act of turning on a kitchen tap. But for generations in Gull Lake, access to water was anything but simple—and that story runs right through my grandfather, George “Slim” Willman. Before the Tap: Water in Early Gull Lake Back in the early-to-mid 20th century, small towns like Gull Lake didn’t have the modern plumbing and infrastructure we rely on today. Instead, families depe
Jan 23


Gull Lake’s Doug Logan: China Trade Deal is a "Lifeline"
There’s a fresh sense of cautious optimism across the prairies this week, following a major diplomatic breakthrough in Beijing. After a high-stakes trade mission led by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, Canada has secured a deal to dismantle the punishing 100% tariffs that have crippled the nation’s canola industry. For producers like Doug Logan, who farms near Gull Lake, this announcement is more than a headline—it’s a lifeline for the 2026 growi
Jan 18


2026 Pig Spleen Forecast: “Volatile” Winter and Long Spring Ahead for Southwest Saskatchewan
Get ready for a wild ride, Southwest Saskatchewan. The much-anticipated 2026 Pig Spleen Forecast predicts a winter marked by “unpredictability,” “extreme swings,” and a spring that refuses to arrive on schedule. Whether you’re heading out for chores or sending the kids to school, you’ll want both your parka and your raincoat nearby. Shared on the Pig Spleen Weather Prognostication Facebook page by Jeff Woodward , this year’s outlook continues a long-standing Tompkins traditi
Jan 15
Upcoming Events in Gull Lake and Area

Valentine’s Afternoon Dance with the Fugitives2 days to the eventFri, Feb 06Tompkins Community Centre


Gull Lake Sr. Greyhounds vs Shaunavon — Home Game3 days to the eventSat, Feb 07Gull Lake Rec Complex
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