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Key Decisions from Gull Lake Town Council: June 11 – Property Lease, Broadband Boost & Summer Staff
The Gull Lake Town Council convened on June 11, 2025, in the Town Council Chambers at 2378 Proton Avenue. Mayor Nasser Zanidean presided with Councillors Karen Turton, Steven Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, Tyson Migneault and Administrator Emella Waiser present. Councillor Brandon Wessner was absent. Editor’s Note (July 30, 2025): On May 28, I hand-delivered a letter to the Town Office urging improved transparency—posting agendas online, exploring supporting docume
Jul 15, 20252 min read


SGI Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Awards $40,000 to Gull Lake for New Kreative Kidz Sidewalk
The Town of Gull Lake has been awarded a $40,000 grant from SGI’s Provincial Traffic Safety Fund ( see all 62 awarded projects ) to build a new, wheelchair- and stroller-accessible sidewalk along the west side of Kreative Kidz daycare. Town Administrator Emella Waiser—who prepared and submitted the application on the town’s behalf—says it will shift drop-off and pickup away from the busier south entrance, creating a safer drop-off and pickup spot for children, parents, and
Jul 14, 20251 min read


Keeping a Historic Gem Alive for Over a Generation: The SWT Lyceum Theatre Grand Reopening
Photo Credit SWT Lyceum Theatre Last night, the SWT Lyceum Theatre Gull Lake hummed with the excitement of a crowd that’s kept this historic gem alive for over a generation. From the sizzle of hot dogs on the grill to volunteers being presented with awards, every moment echoed the community spirit that began in 1911 . Before the feature presentation, a complete history of the theatre was showcased on the big screen— honouring the many people who played a role in its evolut
Jul 12, 20253 min read


Obituary: Thomas “Tom” Sebo — Gull Lake, Saskatchewan
1931 – July 9, 2025 (age 94) Service Details Memorial Service : Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Location: Knox United Church, Gull Lake, Saskatchewan Officiant: Reverend Ken Schrag Musician: Mrs. Millie Spagrud Eulogists : Amber Ring‑Sebo (granddaughter) and Tom Sebo (grandson) Ushers: Ronald Broberg and Ken Lieb Interment: Private family interment at Gull Lake Community Cemetery Honorary Urn Bearers: All who were part of Tom’s life Family & Legacy Survived by: Ch
Jul 11, 20252 min read


Saskatchewan’s Minimum Wage to Rise to $15.35 on October 1, 2025
TL;DR: Effective October 1, Saskatchewan’s minimum wage increases to $15.35/hr under a CPI + Average Hourly Wage indexation formula. That’s up from $15.00 in 2024 and follows a 27 percent climb since 2022. Key Takeaway: Workers see modest cost-of-living relief; businesses get predictable, formula-driven increases. 2025 Minimum Wage Comparison Across Prairie Provinces Province 2025 Minimum Wage Effective Date Adjustment Mechanism Saskatchewan $15.35 Oct 1, 2025 CPI + Average
Jul 10, 20252 min read


Coffee Row Chronicles: Town Hall Transparency, Escape Rooms & Greyhound Baseball
From Town Hall decisions to ball diamond dreams, the Coffee Row Chronicles capture Gull Lake’s pulse through civic action, puzzle passports, and hometown spirit. As dawn broke over Gull Lake, the Coffee Row Chronicles stirred to life. From Town Hall to Empire Diner, Yellow Canary Books & Stationery, Blended Souls, and the ball diamonds, conversations buzzed with civic momentum. Residents championed streaming council meetings, mapped puzzle passports for the museum’s Escape Ro
Jul 10, 20253 min read
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Chinook School Division Releases 2026–2027 Strategic Plan with New Targets for Students
Chinook School Division has released its 2026–2027 Strategic Plan, outlining new targets and priorities that will shape classrooms and student supports across Southwest Saskatchewan. Student Learning Chinook is continuing its work in literacy, math learning, and instruction that adapts to student needs. All Kindergarten to Grade 3 students will be assessed using the province’s new reading screeners, along with Chinook’s early‑reading assessments used in Grades 1–3. Provincial
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Gull Lake Resident’s Child‑Exploitation Case Adjourned in Swift Current Court
A court matter involving a Gull Lake resident returned to Swift Current Provincial Court on Wednesday morning. 25‑year‑old Tyson Goertz of Gull Lake appeared through counsel, represented by Saskatchewan Legal Aid’s Scott Allen. Goertz faces three charges laid on June 16, after the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit executed a search warrant at a home in Gull Lake: Possessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material Making available child sexual abuse and
Aug 26


Obituary: Dusty Lee Paul
2011 – 2026 Mr. Dusty Lee Paul, known to many as “Bing Bong,” “Dusty Boy,” “Hank,” “Dusty Tails,” and simply Son or Partner, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 15 years of age, with his family by his side. Dusty was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta, to Mike and Sabrina Paul, and welcomed by his siblings Shayla and Lane, where a lifelong and unbreakable sibling bond began. As his family often says, “We can and will get through anything if we stick together.” Dusty attend
Aug 24
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Cowboy Action Championship Weekend at Gopher GulchMultiple DatesFri, Sep 18Provincial Cowboy Action Event – Gopher



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