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The People Who Keep This Town Going
Coffee Row was buzzing that morning—the usual gathering spot where news travels faster than the percolator—and today the talk had turned to the people who keep Gull Lake running: the volunteers. Edna finally broke the ice, flipping open her For Posterity notebook. “I’ve been tallying things up,” she said. “Do you know how many volunteer hours this town puts in every year?” Earl leaned back in his chair, already grinning. “Enough to qualify us for the Olympics?” “Enough,” Edna
Mar 6


What Holds a Small Town Together Isn’t Viral Noise—It's Us
A viral video and a wave of outside commentary can travel far faster than the truth, and this week the Lyceum Theatre found itself at the centre of a story that doesn’t reflect who we are or how we treat one another. In that video, the theatre, its volunteers, and several local residents are spoken about in ways that are unfair, inaccurate, and unworthy of the place we call home. Gull Lake isn’t perfect—no community is—but we are not a town where people are reduced to insults
Mar 4


Water System Progress and Facility Upgrades Lead February 10 Council Meeting
Present: Mayor Nasser Zanidean; Councillors Tyson Migneault, Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steven Haithwaite (via phone), Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin; Administrator Emella Waiser Absent: None Meeting Overview The Regular Meeting of Council was held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 2378 Proton Avenue. With a quorum present, Mayor Zanidean called the meeting to order. Staff & Committee Reports Council received the following written reports: Bylaw Enforcement – January 202
Mar 3


🦅 Gull Lake Falcons: Inaugural Steffes Cup Champions!
History in the Making Gull Lake Arena witnessed something special this week. In the final chapter of the very first Saskatchewan Senior Women’s Hockey League (SSWHL) season, the Falcons swept the Dalmeny Sabres 2–0 to claim the inaugural Steffes Cup. Even if you couldn’t be there in person, the excitement has been echoing across town ever since. Key Moments and Standout Performances Hometown Hero: Taylor Keenleyside — Fresh out of the penalty box in the third period, Gull La
Mar 1


Relief, Coal, and Bread Tickets: How Gull Lake Endured the Dirty Thirties
Drawn from the council minutes preserved in Gull Lake Memories: A History of the Town of Gull Lake , this account traces how our community weathered the hardest decade in its history—one coal delivery, one bread ticket, and one council motion at a time. When the Great Depression settled over Western Canada, it didn’t arrive suddenly. It crept into towns like Gull Lake—first as shrinking tax rolls, then as empty coal sheds, and finally as families appearing before council in s
Mar 1


Kids, Community, and the Long Game
A new youth space and a timely grant had Coffee Row wondering what kind of future Gull Lake is building—and who’s keeping the receipts. News of The Junction’s opening spread before the first pot finished brewing. Edna already had her For Posterity notebook open. “A youth drop‑in center,” she said, tapping her pen. “About time we gave kids somewhere other than the Co‑op aisles.” Hank settled into his chair—the only one he’ll use. “A place to unwind after school. That’s a brick
Feb 26
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🏆 February Showdown Verdict: Pig Spleen vs. Supercomputer
Running Score: Pig Spleen 2—Weather Supercomputer 1 A frost‑covered prairie under a restless sky. On one side, a digital thermometer climbing into record territory. On the other, a humble pig spleen sitting beside a parka and a raincoat—because this is Saskatchewan, and we prepare for everything. After a February that felt like three seasons in 28 days, it’s time to settle Round Two of our winter weather showdown. We saw record‑breaking warmth, a polar vortex, and wind gusts
Mar 10


How Two Hitchhikers and a Gull Lake Constable Averted Highway Tragedy
On a cool Friday evening in September 1968—a Friday the 13th, no less—a routine patrol on Highway 1 turned into one of the most dramatic moments in the history of the Gull Lake RCMP detachment. Two 18‑year‑olds from Waterloo, Ontario, Dennis Bonn and Brian McLennan, were hitchhiking west toward British Columbia. Near Whitewood, a new Mercury Cougar pulled over. The driver introduced himself only as “Knobby,” said he was heading for Calgary, and offered them a ride. He was fri
Mar 7


What Holds a Small Town Together Isn’t Viral Noise—It's Us
A viral video and a wave of outside commentary can travel far faster than the truth, and this week the Lyceum Theatre found itself at the centre of a story that doesn’t reflect who we are or how we treat one another. In that video, the theatre, its volunteers, and several local residents are spoken about in ways that are unfair, inaccurate, and unworthy of the place we call home. Gull Lake isn’t perfect—no community is—but we are not a town where people are reduced to insults
Mar 4
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