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GULL LAKE CURLING CLUB – JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Gull Lake Curling Club is currently hiring for multiple positions ahead of the upcoming season. Available Roles: Custodian and/or Food Service—Jobs may be combined or separated based on interest. Ice Technician – Experience preferred but not required. Details: Wages are negotiable based on experience. Hours vary depending on position and event schedule. Availability is required for bonspiels and club events. How to Apply: Applicants can apply by e‑mail with an expressio
Oct 21 min read


Council Adopts New Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, Approves Pool Upgrades and Infrastructure Payment
Planning & Development The Gull Lake Town Council advanced several key planning and infrastructure decisions during its September 9 meeting, including the full adoption of the Town’s updated Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. Council completed all readings of Bylaw No. 1‑2020 (Official Community Plan) and Bylaw No. 2‑2020 (Zoning Bylaw), formally adopting both documents. A public hearing was held earlier in the evening, with no submissions received and no attendees pre
Sep 291 min read


A Good‑News Weekend for Gull Lake: Horror Film Festival Brings New Visitors to the Lyceum
Gull Lake had a bright spot this past weekend as the Dead Prairies Horror Film Festival made its debut at the SWT Lyceum Theatre, bringing steady crowds and fresh faces into town. For a community our size, seeing visitors arrive from Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, Medicine Hat and across the Prairies is a meaningful win—and worth celebrating. Devon Oman of Dead Prairies Productions, who organized the event, has been a strong supporter of the Lyceum for years. His regular horror
Sep 292 min read


Gull Lake Jerky Selected for International Space Station Mission
Image: Trails End Buffalo Stix (Facebook) Trails End Buffalo Stix is once again preparing for a journey far beyond southwestern Saskatchewan. Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk has selected the Gull Lake–made bison jerky as part of his personal food choices for the upcoming NASA–SpaceX mission to the International Space Station, scheduled to launch October 1. Co-owner Shianna Smart told Radio‑Canada that the news arrived in a way few small businesses ever experience—an unexpect
Sep 282 min read


History Series – Part 6 1946–1955—A Decade of Quiet Modernization
Illustrated reconstruction of Gull Lake, Saskatchewan—1950. Early Municipal Actions and Staffing Changes The decade opened in 1946 under Mayor Daniel, with councillors Frook, Schoneck, Gamble, McAdam, Logan, and Kerr, and R.W. Harris serving as secretary‑treasurer. That year, the site of the current swimming pool was reserved for the Booster Club as planning began for a community swimming pool. Constable C. Rushworth resigned, and Martin Brotzell was hired as constable and ut
Sep 263 min read


Obituary: Robert Gerald Ford
March 5, 1934 – September 9, 2026 Gull Lake & Tompkins, Saskatchewan Opening Line We remember and honour the life of Robert Gerald Ford, who passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 92, at the Gull Lake Special Care Home. Life & Legacy Gerald was born on March 5, 1934, the fourth of six sons to Ted and Emily Ford. The Ford family lived on the homestead west of Tompkins before moving into town the same year Gerald was born. Tompkins in those days was a lively place, m
Sep 253 min read
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Exploration Licence North of Gull Lake Highlights October Oil & Gas Offering
A major exploration licence located just four kilometres north of Gull Lake was one of the key southwest parcels in Saskatchewan’s latest Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held on October 6. The licence, awarded to Millennium Land (444) Ltd., covers 2,640 hectares near the Gull Lake North, Suffield, and North Premier Upper Shaunavon pools — areas with long-standing development history and established infrastructure. Millennium Land (444) Ltd. secured the parcel with
Oct 19


Safety Alert: RCMP Warn of Fraudulent Email Scam in Saskatchewan
Residents across Saskatchewan — including here in southwest Saskatchewan and Gull Lake — are being urged to stay alert after the Saskatchewan RCMP issued a warning about a fraudulent email circulating in the province. Key Point: The email falsely claims you are under investigation for cybercrime and threatens arrest unless you respond. The message directs recipients to a non‑RCMP Gmail address: carcmpgrca@gmail.com. RCMP confirms this email is not legitimate and is part of an
Oct 15


Tompkins School Under Formal Review by Chinook School Division
The Chinook School Division has announced that a formal review of Tompkins School will be undertaken under The School Division Administration Regulations. This review process is designed to ensure that community members have an opportunity to provide input before any decisions are made about the school’s future. 🔍 What the Review Means A school review is not a closure notice—it's a fact‑finding process. The Division examines enrolment trends, transportation distances, and ed
Oct 14
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