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The Heart of Our Home: Why Every Local Purchase Matters in Gull Lake
Here at Gull Lake Events, we celebrate everything that makes our community unique. We share your upcoming gatherings, spotlight local talents, and highlight the vibrant pulse of our town. But running through all these experiences is an often unseen thread: the power of our local businesses. Think about it—who sponsors the minor hockey team? Who donates gift baskets for the annual fundraiser? Who provides a great cup of coffee when you need a break? Where do you go for a tasty
Jan 152 min read


Village of Webb Receives $20,060 for Speed Awareness Project
The Village of Webb, Saskatchewan, has been awarded $20,060 through SGI’s Provincial Traffic Safety Fund to support a new Speed Awareness Project aimed at improving safety on local roads. This initiative is part of a province‑wide investment in road safety. In the latest funding round, SGI awarded more than $2 million to 78 Saskatchewan communities through the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund. Since 2019, the program has supported nearly 1,000 local initiatives, using revenue f
Jan 132 min read


Coming Together for Carmichael Hall: Ultimate Perogy Feast & Sausage Contest
Don’t forget—the Ultimate Perogy Feast & Sausage Contest, Carmichael’s annual fundraiser, is happening this weekend at the Tompkins Community Centre. This year, the event reflects Carmichael’s determination to restore their hall, with the support of neighbors in Tompkins and beyond. An Annual Tradition with a New Purpose The Perogy Feast and Sausage Contest has long been a much-anticipated annual event, but this year, it carries special significance. All proceeds from Saturda
Jan 72 min read


Obituary: Anthony Dennis Bollman — Swift Current & Gull Lake, Saskatchewan
Date of Passing: December 26, 2025 Age: 45 Residence: Swift Current, Saskatchewan Anthony Dennis Bollman passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 45. He was born on January 23, 1980, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. He will be dearly missed by his mother, Beverley Bollman , and his siblings Angela (Ron) Bollman, Melinda (Silvana) Bollman, and their children. Anthony was predeceased by his father Dennis Bollman and his older brother Jonathan Bollman. He will also b
Jan 51 min read


2025 Year in Review: Connecting Gull Lake Over 1 Million Times
I’m excited to share insights from the Gull Lake Events platform, highlighting our tremendous growth and community engagement over the years. Running this as a solo project has been a learning curve, but seeing the site become a vibrant digital town square makes it all worthwhile. Together, we’ve built a space that truly celebrates local news, events, and everything Gull Lake. Here’s a look at our 2025 journey. 2025: The Numbers Behind the Growth 895,704 Facebook Views: Our
Jan 43 min read


Coffee Row Chronicles: Fireworks, Regional Bets & A New Year’s Challenge
A pale winter sun spilled through the Gull Lake Diner windows as Coffee Row filled with the usual clink of cups and thawing boots. With Council approving Winterfest fireworks, a new regional partnership taking shape, and a New Year’s editorial urging Gull Lake to choose optimism on purpose, the morning conversation had plenty of spark. “Five Thousand Bucks and a February Sky”—The Talk at Coffee Row Steam curled from Rita’s mug as she leaned forward, already picturing February
Jan 24 min read
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Chinook School Division Releases 2026–2027 Strategic Plan with New Targets for Students
Chinook School Division has released its 2026–2027 Strategic Plan, outlining new targets and priorities that will shape classrooms and student supports across Southwest Saskatchewan. Student Learning Chinook is continuing its work in literacy, math learning, and instruction that adapts to student needs. All Kindergarten to Grade 3 students will be assessed using the province’s new reading screeners, along with Chinook’s early‑reading assessments used in Grades 1–3. Provincial
2 days ago


Gull Lake Resident’s Child‑Exploitation Case Adjourned in Swift Current Court
A court matter involving a Gull Lake resident returned to Swift Current Provincial Court on Wednesday morning. 25‑year‑old Tyson Goertz of Gull Lake appeared through counsel, represented by Saskatchewan Legal Aid’s Scott Allen. Goertz faces three charges laid on June 16, after the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit executed a search warrant at a home in Gull Lake: Possessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material Making available child sexual abuse and
Aug 26


Obituary: Dusty Lee Paul
2011 – 2026 Mr. Dusty Lee Paul, known to many as “Bing Bong,” “Dusty Boy,” “Hank,” “Dusty Tails,” and simply Son or Partner, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 15 years of age, with his family by his side. Dusty was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta, to Mike and Sabrina Paul, and welcomed by his siblings Shayla and Lane, where a lifelong and unbreakable sibling bond began. As his family often says, “We can and will get through anything if we stick together.” Dusty attend
Aug 24
Upcoming Events in Gull Lake and Area

Multiple DatesCowboy Action Championship Weekend at Gopher Gulch1 day to the eventFri, Sep 18Provincial Cowboy Action Event – Gopher
Multiple DatesFly, Ride & Drive — Shaunavon Transportation Weekend1 day to the eventFri, Sep 18Shaunavon

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