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Whitecap Resources Continues Generous Sponsorship of Gull Lake Winterfest: What's in Store for 2025's Event?
For the third consecutive year, Whitecap Resources has generously sponsored Gull Lake's Winterfest. This popular celebration of the Saskatchewan winter, happening on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, has turned into a favorite annual event that everyone in the area looks forward to with excitement. Winterfest is a lively celebration of community spirit, bringing together neighbors, friends, and families to enjoy the festivities of the season. With the unwavering support of Whitec
Jan 6, 2025


What Does the 2025 Pig Spleen Weather Prognostication Foretell?
This year’s forecast is based on spleen specimens from several locations around the Tompkins, Saskatchewan area. Special thanks go out to the David Wagman Ranch, Clint Cobler farm, Earview Colony, and Stu Christiansen farm. These pigs provided excellent spleens for the ensemble predictions for this year. The Pig Spleen Weather Prognostication released their 2025 forecast, continuing a cherished tradition. Eleven pig spleens were examined for the 2025 forecast. The preliminary
Jan 3, 2025


How will the Saskatchewan Affordability Act impact residents in 2025?
The Saskatchewan government is making significant efforts to ensure affordability for its residents in 2025. The Saskatchewan Affordability Act, along with ongoing annual indexation, aims to address inflation and ease the financial strain on the people of Saskatchewan. The indexation for 2025 will be 2.7 percent, reflecting the national inflation rate from October 2023 to September 2024. Residents of Saskatchewan can anticipate annual tax savings of $40.5 million due to this
Jan 2, 2025


3 Ways to Support The Autumn House Independent Living Facility's Fundraising Event for AC Repairs
The Autumn House Independent Living Facility is preparing for an exciting fundraising event on February 1, 2025, with special performances by acclaimed musician Tim Hus. The main goal of the event is to raise funds for fixing the facility's air conditioning system, which recently broke down, affecting the residents' comfort. A letter issued by the facility outlines three ways for community members and businesses to assist with the fundraiser: Monetary Donations : Financial co
Jan 2, 2025


Reflecting on the Remarkable: Gull Lake's Best of 2024
As the year comes to an end, we find ourselves reflecting on the events our community has experienced over the past year. Gull Lake has seen positive changes, memorable moments, and significant accomplishments. Let's go back in time to the best of 2024. A Year of Recognition and Achievement Lindsay Alliban proudly accepts an award on behalf of the Town of Gull Lake and surrounding RMs, celebrating their achievements at the SEDA event. The year began with a major accomplishmen
Dec 29, 2024


The Power of Community Giving: Autumn House Sponsor a Chair Fundraiser Reaches Ambitious Goal
Dining area at Autumn House set for an upgrade: plans are underway to replace current chairs with new, comfortable seating to enhance residents' dining experience. The people of Gull Lake and the surrounding area are incredibly giving. Thanks to the incredible generosity of local and area residents, the Sponsor a Chair fundraiser has reached new heights, achieving its ambitious fundraising goal. Autumn House Independent Living Facility, known for its warm and inviting atmos
Dec 23, 2024
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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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