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Break‑In at GoFer Hole Ice Cream Shop
The GoFer Hole Ice Cream Shop experienced a break‑in overnight, sometime between 8:30 p.m. last night and 9 a.m. today. Food items were taken, but no money was kept on the premises. Despite the setback, the owners shared that they plan to reopen Sunday at noon. They noted temporary shortages of bacon, footlong hot dogs, chicken breasts, several ice‑cream flavours, and other items still being sorted through in their inventory. The GoFer Hole has long been a long‑standing summe
Jun 27


Chinook Regional Library Seeks Casual Assistant – Gull Lake
Employer: Chinook Regional Library Location: Gull Lake Branch Library, 1377 Conrad Avenue Rate of Pay: $16.50 per hour Start Date: To be determined Closing Date: Open until filled Position Overview The Gull Lake Branch Library is hiring a Casual Library Assistant to support day‑to‑day library operations under the direction of the branch librarian. Responsibilities include assisting patrons, shelving and sorting materials, pulling holds, tracking statistics, and completing oth
Jun 26


Council Approves Rec Repairs, Scholarships, and Groundwater Program
Council addressed financial approvals, correspondence, infrastructure items, and other business before Council at its May 13 meeting. The session included written staff reports, committee updates, and a short delegation at the start of the meeting. A brief delegation from Kyle Downey opened the meeting, during which Council approved $12,000 for repairs to the Gull Lake & District Recreational Complex following water damage. Mayor Zanidean declared a conflict of interest for t
Jun 26


Village of Tompkins – Employment Opportunity
Hours: 3 hours per day — Saturdays & Sundays, with occasional daytime and holiday relief. Duties include: Water treatment plant testing and operation Landscaping and tractor work Snow removal Other duties as assigned by Council Qualifications: Grade 12 diploma or equivalent Valid Class 5 Driver’s License Water treatment certification (training provided if needed) Must pass drug test and provide criminal record check Must be bondable Willing to relocate to Tompkins Wage: Negot
Jun 22


Local History Spotlight: The Gull Lake Kid Who Ended Up Guarding Churchill and Roosevelt
Most people who grew up picking rocks east of Gull Lake didn’t expect to one day stand guard over Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt. But Gordon Johnston did. Born in 1921 and raised on the Johnston dairy farm on the south edge of town, Gordon spent his childhood between school, chores, and long days helping his dad move horses and machinery out to the “East Place.” He graduated from Gull Lake School in 1941 with one goal he’d carried since junior high—joining the RC
Jun 20


Richardson Pioneer – Area Marketing Representative (Carmichael)
📍 Area Marketing Representative – Carmichael Apply By: August 7, 2026 Employment Term: Full‑Time Employer: Richardson International Limited How to Apply: www.richardson.careers About the Role This position is based at the Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre in Carmichael. Area Marketing Representatives support producers by selling crop inputs and purchasing grain throughout the growing season. Responsibilities Maintain strong customer relationships and act as the key conta
Jun 18
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Safety Alert – Vehicle Window Damaged Overnight
Swift Current Rural RCMP are investigating damage to a vehicle window caused by an unknown projectile in Gull Lake. The incident occurred recently during overnight hours, between approximately 12:00 and 1:30 a.m., and remains under investigation. File: 2026‑896252 If you have information — or if your home or business cameras captured anything unusual — please contact Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477. Gull Lake Events
3 days ago


Four-Day School Week Option Being Explored by Rural Southwest Schools
What’s Being Considered Rural schools in the Chinook School Division are beginning to explore whether a four‑day school week could work for their communities. Several School Community Councils have asked the division for information about alternate school‑week calendars and what a pilot program would involve. Herbert School is one of the schools gathering early feedback from families. Under the model being reviewed, the school year would shift to 172 longer instructional days
6 days ago


Four Municipalities Unite to Fund X‑Ray Upgrade for Gull Lake Health Centre
Four southwest Saskatchewan municipalities have launched a joint effort to fund a $600,000 X‑ray upgrade for the Gull Lake Health Centre, following a four‑year approval process with the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The Town of Gull Lake, R.M. of Carmichael No. 109, R.M. of Webb No. 138, and R.M. of Gull Lake No. 139 are now entering the fundraising stage and inviting residents, organizations, and regional partners to support the project. The committee notes that modern medi
Jun 16
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Autumn House Golf Tournament – July 18 at Meadowdale2 days to the eventSat, Jul 18Meadowdale Golf Club
Multiple DatesWeiner Wednesday Returns to InCyte! 🌭6 days to the eventWed, Jul 22InCyte Environmental Services Ltd
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