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Want to Make a Difference? Join Gull Lake & District Fire & Rescue as a Volunteer Firefighter!
Gull Lake & District Fire & Rescue is accepting applications for volunteer firefighters If you would like a rewarding way to contribute to your community, apply to become a volunteer firefighter. Residents of the Town of Gull Lake, R.M.’s of Gull Lake, Carmichael & Webb depend on volunteer firefighters to defend their homes and families in case of emergency. Gull Lake & District Fire & Rescue commit their time and expertise to ensure that everything possible is done to help o
May 8, 2024


Maximizing Your Business's Exposure in the Gull Lake Tourism Guide and Marketing Campaign
As the busy tourist season approaches, the Gull Lake Economic and Tourism Committees want to assist you in attracting more visitors to your business and the Gull Lake community. To promote the area, the committees are allocating resources to create a visitor guide, promotional cards for local businesses (such as hotels, gas stations, and restaurants), and social media posts. Businesses that are interested in participating in these initiatives are encouraged to provide their c
May 2, 2024


Upcoming Highway No. 37 Reconstruction: What to Expect in Gull Lake?
Highway No. 37 through Gull Lake is being reconstructed by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways for 1.3 km, including new concrete curbs and gutters and an asphalt surface within the town limits. The project's boundaries extend from 0.2 km south of its intersection with Grey Street to 0.1 km north of 7th Street. Non-local traffic will be detoured via Green Terminal Road, with signage placed on Hwy #1 (east & west) and Hwy #37 (north & south). Local traffic will co
May 1, 2024


Gull Lake Tourism Committee Seeks Members During Sask Tourism Week April 15-19
Saskatchewan Tourism Week will take place from April 15 to 19. The week coincides with Canada's official celebration of Tourism Week. We Need You!!!! Last year, the Gull Lake Tourism Committee opened the Gull Lake Visitor Centre and introduced the Prairie Handmade Gift Shop. We also began updating signage along the #1 Highway sign corridor and renovating the campground's restrooms. But there is still more to be done to expand and promote tourism possibilities in Gull Lake. Th
Apr 15, 2024


Municipal Revenue Sharing Grant Increased in Provincial Budget
The Provincial Government recently approved an increase for municipalities under its Municipal Revenue Sharing Program. According to the statistics supplied, the total funding available to municipalities this fiscal year will be $304,238,000. This is a 26% growth over the course of five years. This year, the Municipal Revenue Sharing Grant will provide the Town of Gull Lake with a total of $253,292 for this fiscal year. Over the course of the past five years, this represents
Mar 21, 2024


Power Outage Planned for Southwest Communities on Sunday
Sask Power plans another power outage for system maintenance on Sunday. Gull Lake, Charmichael, Simmie, Illerbrun, Stone, Eastend, Robsart, Consul, Govenlock, Loomis, Climax, Bracken, Masefield, Val Marie, Maple Creek, Piapot, Tompkins, Hatton, Cypress Hills, Nekaneet First Nation, Golden Prairie, and other rural areas will be affected The outage will start at 7 a.m. and last until 11 a.m. Updates on scheduled power outages can be obtained under " Outages Planned for Necessar
Mar 14, 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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