Over the next several weeks, we’ll look at ideas already working in other small towns—practical, creative, or community‑building—and ask a simple question: could they work here in Gull Lake? These aren’t proposals or plans, just possibilities to spark conversation and help us imagine what our town could try next. Across the Prairies, one of the most surprisingly effective community‑building ideas isn’t a festival, a market, or a concert. It’s something much simpler — and much

Get ready for a day packed with winter excitement as the Town of Gull Lake hosts its annual Winterfest celebration on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Gull Lake Recreation Complex. Proudly sponsored by Whitecap Resources Inc., this beloved community event promises something for everyone—residents and visitors alike. A Full Day of Festivities The fun starts bright and early at 9 a.m. with a hearty community breakfast. From there, browse a vibrant market and tradeshow until 2

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

A Frosty Morning at the Diner Gull Lake Diner · Friday Morning · Coffee steaming, boots thawing, and the rink on everyone’s mind. The diner’s old bell jingled as a gust of frosty air swept in, boots stomping thawing slush onto the cracked linoleum. The smell of fresh coffee and frying bacon hung thick in the air. Earl’s laughter—big as the prairie sky—rolled across the room before anyone had even sat down. He was already mid-story. “I once curled an entire end backwards and s

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 tradition