Saskatchewan is marking Small Business Week from October 19–25, 2026, recognizing the entrepreneurs who drive the province’s economy. According to the Government of Saskatchewan’s 2026 Small Business Profile, the province is home to 156,850 small businesses, representing 98.8% of all businesses and employing roughly 30% of Saskatchewan’s workforce. In communities like Gull Lake, that impact is visible every day. Our town’s economic strength comes from the people who choose to

January 4, 1948 – October 15, 2026 Opening Line We share the passing of Glenn Albert Holding, 78, of Tompkins, who passed away on October 15, 2026. Life & Legacy Glenn was born in Gull Lake to Augusta and Randy Holding on January 4, 1948. He trained as an agricultural mechanic at SAIT and farmed in the Tompkins area for many years. He contributed to community projects including the Tompkins Lions Club, the Tompkins Community Hall, and later volunteer work at Lac Pelletier. Fa

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

Gull Lake’s early business district, circa 1910 Every community begins with a handful of people willing to take responsibility for its future. In Gull Lake, the earliest civic leadership came from two men whose names appear throughout the town’s first surviving records: Joseph Hutchinson and Edward “Ed” Busse. Their work helped shape the foundations of the village long before Gull Lake had paved streets, a town office, or formal municipal departments. Early Council Formation

Stevenson Resources Ltd. is looking to add a Crew Truck / Shop Labourer to its Gull Lake team. This position supports oilfield operations and shop maintenance in a collaborative, safety‑focused environment. 🧰 Job Details Assist with general oilfield maintenance on the crew truck Perform shop work including pressure testing and equipment maintenance Assist welders as needed Operate skid steer and sanding truck 👷‍♂️ What We’re Looking For Oilfield experience is an asset but n

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