Steam rises from chipped mugs as the usual crew gathers at Coffee Row. Outside, a November chill clings to the windows, but inside, the conversation crackles with warmth and energy. Chairs scrape against the worn floor as mugs are set down, and the hum of conversation builds. This week, the talk is thick with news: the latest Gull Lake 2035 column, curling rink repairs, and the Lyceum’s upcoming Grey Cup bash. Edna (dry wit, leaning back with a raised brow): “‘That’ll never w

Myth: “That will never work here.” The assumption is that when new ideas or opportunities arise, they simply won’t work here—especially businesses, because of our proximity to the city, or in other cases because the idea of change can be hard to accept. Reality: Proof in Our Own Backyard Gull Lake has lived both sides of this myth. • Campbell’s Accommodations When my wife and I converted long‑term rental units into short‑term accommodations, some said visitors would prefer

The off-season has been anything but quiet at the Gull Lake and District Curling Rink. As shared in a recent update from the Curling Board, the team has been hard at work tackling a full slate of challenges—from water damage and rodent issues to plant complications and hood upgrades—all with one goal in mind: getting the rink ready to welcome curlers back for another season. “We’re currently hard at work making major repairs to our plant so that our rink will be ready to roll

The bell above the Gull Lake Diner’s door jingled, letting in a crisp breath of prairie air and the faint scent of cinnamon rolls from the kitchen. The regulars had already claimed their corner booth, mugs steaming on the worn Formica, the table littered with raffle tickets and auction flyers. Earl wrestled with his spectacles, Binder watched the group with a steady calm, and outside, early sunlight glinted off frost‑edged sidewalks. The council meeting notes lay folded besid

August 5, 1937 – November 3, 2025 Opening Line We remember and honor the life of Mrs. Joyce Countryman, who passed away on November 3, 2025. Service Details Memorial Service: Friday, November 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Location: Knox United Church, Gull Lake, Saskatchewan Officiant: Rev. Ken Schrag Interment: Gull Lake Cemetery Family & Legacy Survived by : Daughter Kim; granddaughter Jessica (Travis); grandson Justice (Teagen); great‑grandchildren Tehya, Kael, Connor, and Austin

(Part of our ongoing reflections on Gull Lake’s future) In many small towns like Gull Lake, the absence of a newspaper or dedicated news outlet leaves a gap in how stories are told and how communities see themselves. This editorial explores why that matters—and how we’ve worked to fill that gap. “Has Gull Lake heard of the internet?” That was the blunt question a marketer asked during my first term as mayor. At the time, many of our businesses weren’t listed on Google, and th