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Gull Lake’s Chayce Foster Making Waves at 2025 Canada Summer Games
Local athlete Chayce Foster is set to represent Saskatchewan at the 2025 Canada Summer Games , taking place August 8–25 in St. John’s, Newfoundland . Competing in the Special Olympics swimming events, Chayce joins a select group of athletes from southwest SAskatchewan is headed to the national stage. Events Chayce Will Compete In: • 🏊 50-metre freestyle • 🏊 50-metre backstroke • 🏊 50-metre breaststroke • 🏊 100-metre freestyle • 🏊 100-metre backstroke Chayce will
Aug 6, 2025


Honouring Captain Keith Mirau: Our Hometown Hero
I remember when Tom Frook wrote to town council, urging us to ensure Captain Keith Mirau never fades from our town’s collective story. “Keith was a Gull Lake boy who joined the RCAF and who was killed in a Syrian missile strike in 1974 along with eight other airmen. It was because of this tragedy that National Peacekeepers’ Day came into being. I believe that it is only fitting that Keith’s hometown recognize the contribution of all peacekeepers but, especially, that of Keith
Aug 6, 2025


Gull Lake Scores Big with Charitable Gaming Grants
Gull Lake may be small in size, but its community spirit is anything but. As part of the $2.49 million distributed by Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) in the first quarter of 2025–26, Gull Lake organizations received a combined $2,931.09 to strengthen sports programs, youth activities, and local events. 💙 Investing in Grassroots Groups From curling rinks to skating clubs, here’s where the money is going in Gull Lake: Organization Amount Granted Gull Lake & District K
Jul 29, 2025


QuilCapital Fraud Alert: Fake PM Endorsement Targets Saskatchewan Investors
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) is alerting residents about a social media impersonation scam. Fraudsters are using images of Prime Minister Mark Carney and fabricated posts to claim he endorses an online trading platform called QuilCapital. Scam Overview Scammers have created fake social media accounts and doctored posts to make QuilCapital appear credible. They promise Saskatchewan residents trading opportunities in stocks, cryptocurrenci
Jul 27, 2025


Chiropractic Care Comes to Gull Lake!
Great news for Gull Lake residents! Starting next week, Dr. Nelson from Core Chiropractic & Wellness will be offering chiropractic services right here in town—making it easier than ever to access expert care without leaving the community. 📍 Location : Gull Lake Health Centre (751 Grey Street) 🗓️ Days : Every Tuesday & Thursday ⏰ Time : 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Whether you're dealing with back pain, recovering from an injury, or simply looking to improve your overall wellness, Dr
Jul 23, 2025


Key Decisions from Gull Lake Town Council: June 11 – Property Lease, Broadband Boost & Summer Staff
The Gull Lake Town Council convened on June 11, 2025, in the Town Council Chambers at 2378 Proton Avenue. Mayor Nasser Zanidean presided with Councillors Karen Turton, Steven Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, Tyson Migneault and Administrator Emella Waiser present. Councillor Brandon Wessner was absent. Editor’s Note (July 30, 2025): On May 28, I hand-delivered a letter to the Town Office urging improved transparency—posting agendas online, exploring supporting docume
Jul 15, 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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