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Is the Minimum Wage Increase in Saskatchewan Enough to Support Workers in 2024?
On October 1, 2024, Saskatchewan's minimum wage will rise to $15 per hour. The Saskatchewan government announced in 2022 that it will increase the minimum wage incrementally over a two-year period. In 2022, the minimum wage was raised from $11.81 to $13, with a $1 increase each year until it reaches $15 in October. Take Our Minimum Wage Poll Gull Lake Events
Jul 5, 2024


Did You Hear? The Go-Fer Hole Under New Management with Expanded Menu and Hours!
The Go-Fer Hole is now under new management! Local entrepreneurs Dina Marie Lychak and her son Dawson formally took over today. The menu now includes breakfast, and the business hours have changed. Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. A new menu is currently being developed; for the time being, the menu remains unchanged. Visit the Go-Fer Hole for some ice cream or a burger, and say hello to the new proprietors!
Jul 2, 2024


Supporting Saskatchewan's Oil and Gas Sector: A Report from Doug Steele Cypress Hills MLA
Report from Doug Steele Cypress Hills MLA Our government was proud to attend the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show to celebrate the province’s oil and gas sector. The oil and gas sector is critical to our province’s economy; the value of oil and gas production in our province totalled $13.5 billion in 2023. Saskatchewan’s oil and gas industry is environmentally responsible as well. In fact, if other other-producing countries in the world adopted environmental regulations like Sas
Jul 1, 2024


Exploring Investment Options and Property Development Plans at Gull Lake Cooperative Open House
OPEN HOUSE | Thursday, June 6 // 3-6pm IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES! Tour Gull Lake Property Development Cooperatives Local initiative at 2460 Proton Ave on Thursday, June 6th from 3-6pm at our 'Come & Go' open house. This open house is your chance to view the property and hear about Phase 1 work that is planned. You can also find out more about investment options and return on investment plans. If you cannot attend day of open house please contact Lindsay Alliban, GullLakeEDC@g
May 31, 2024


Restoring the Historic Gull Lake Pharmacy Building: A New Opportunity for Professional, Retail, and Rental Space
MAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES! Tour Gull Lake Property Development Cooperatives Local initiative at 2460 Proton Ave on Thursday, June 6th from 3-6pm at our 'Come & Go' open house. This open house is your chance to view the property and hear about Phase 1 work that is planned. You can also find out more about investment options and return on investment plans. If you cannot attend day of open house please contact Lindsay Alliban, GullLakeEDC@gmail.com to make an appointment to view
May 24, 2024


Empowering Local Growth: The Gull Lake Property Development Cooperative
The formation of the Gull Lake Property Development Cooperative is intended to promote local investment, facilitate business attraction, and aid in the development of real estate in Gull Lake. The board of directors has incorporated, created bylaws, and completed a feasibility study to determine the best method to invest in real estate and expand business space in our community. More information on the First Initiative will be available soon. Pam Kirwan, Taylor Dutton, Stepha
May 22, 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 Fugitives1 day to the eventFri, Feb 06Tompkins Community Centre


Gull Lake Sr. Greyhounds vs Shaunavon — Home Game2 days to the eventSat, Feb 07Gull Lake Rec Complex
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