In a huge show of community support, Gull Lake has surged to the top of the leaderboard in the race for the 2024 Rink Burger crown. According to reporting by David Zammit at Swift Current Online , Gull Lake captured nearly 24% of all votes in the opening round—a commanding early lead that secured them the #1 seed. Local sportscasters Shawn Mullin and Andrew McCormack even made a “scouting trip” to the Gull Lake rink during Sunday’s Greyhounds game to see if the burgers lived

Producers across the Prairies are bracing for another challenging season after Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) denied Saskatchewan and Alberta’s joint request for limited emergency use of 2% liquid strychnine to help control Richardson’s ground squirrels in 2026. The decision comes amid reports from many farmers about rapidly growing gopher populations and mounting crop and livestock losses. Don Connick, who farms near Gull Lake, described fields last

Gull Lake’s tradition of great food and hospitality is getting a welcome boost this month as Ryan LeFaive returns to the local culinary scene, officially ending what he calls his “cooking retirement.” Many in the community remember Ryan as the former owner of Lily’s Kitchen & Bar —now the Last Chance Bar and Grill—a cozy spot known for its welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and inviting menu. Now, Ryan is set to launch a new venture: LeFaive’s Chef’s Table Catering. Built

Gull Lake Economic Development and Tourism Committee is exploring ways to support local businesses and entrepreneurs. To help the local economy thrive, they are considering new professional development workshops—and want to ensure these sessions truly meet community needs. Whether you’re a long‑time business owner, a staff member building new skills, or an aspiring entrepreneur with a “big idea,” your input will help shape the training sessions offered. They are considering w

Winter in Gull Lake has its own unique rhythm—and much of it pulses from inside the Gull Lake & District Curling Rink. Each November, this four‑sheet facility comes alive, staying busy through March thanks to dedicated volunteers, league curlers, students, and a community that gathers year after year. A Century on the Ice Curling’s roots run deep in Gull Lake. The first four‑sheet rink was built on the northeast corner of Block 51 in the early 1920s. After a brief pause in th

Based on historical accounts from early RCMP detachment activity When Gull Lake opened its first RCMP detachment in 1909, the community was so new that most streets were little more than wagon tracks. Even so, the post soon faced its first major test—a cross-border chase involving two men already known in the region for stirring up trouble. That summer, Nye and Miller—described in early accounts as notorious horse thieves—slipped into the district and made off with two saddle