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Obituary: Dylan Shea McGregor—Tompkins, Saskatchewan
May 3, 1982 – November 21, 2025 (age 43) Opening Line We remember and honor the life of Mr. Dylan Shea McGregor, who passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, at the ranch south of Tompkins where he grew up. Service Details Celebration of Life Service : Friday, November 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Location: Tompkins Community Hall, Tompkins, Saskatchewan Officiants : Rev. Jesse Miller and Rev. Eleanor Rockabar Family & Legacy Survived by : Wife Stacy; children Gavin Glenn McGr
Nov 24, 2025


Coffee Row Chronicles: “Wells, Goodwill, and Christmas Cove”
The smell of sizzling bacon drifts through the Gull Lake Diner, mingling with the rich aroma of fresh coffee. Mugs clink and the low hum of conversation weaves between the clatter of forks and the scrape of chairs on the checkered linoleum. Outside, a dusting of snow glows under the morning sun, but inside it’s all warmth and familiarity. Hank sits in his usual spot, stoic as ever. Edna’s glasses are perched on her nose as she reads, and Mabel knits quietly next to a steamin
Nov 21, 2025


🤝 Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Gull Lake Christmas Hampers 2025
The Gull Lake & District Christmas Hamper Committee is currently underway with its annual Fill the Cart campaign, inviting residents to contribute food and funds to support families and individuals in need this holiday season. 📦 How You Can Help Food Donations: Non‑perishable items can be dropped in collection boxes at AG Foods and Pioneer Co‑op in town. Cash Donations: Financial contributions allow the committee to provide gift certificates for turkeys/hams, groceries, and
Nov 19, 2025


🎄 Challenge Accepted: Decorate, Celebrate, and Shine at Christmas Cove
It’s almost that time of year when our local businesses and organizations light up Christmas Cove at the Gull Lake Campground! Each December, the campground transforms into a festive showcase of lights and creativity, with displays that bring holiday cheer to residents and visitors alike. ✨ Community Spirit in Action The Gull Lake Kinettes have already set the tone: “First Christmas Cove up for the season! We challenge all businesses, committees, and groups in Gull Lake to ge
Nov 17, 2025


Town Council Decisions – October 22: Rescue Unit, Water, and More
Here’s a summary of the major decisions and updates discussed during the October 22 Gull Lake Town Council meeting. Present : Mayor Nasser Zanidean; Councillors Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steven Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin; Administrator Emella Waiser Absent : Councillor Tyson Migneault Meeting Overview Mayor Zanidean called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A quorum was present. Staff & Committee Reports Water Plant : September 2025 report presented by D. Vo
Nov 17, 2025


Tompkins Spirit in Action: Online Auction for Dylan & Stacey Soars Past Target
The strength of community spirit showed immediately after the online auction opened. Just hours in, the Rinkfundraiser2025 auction for Dylan and Stacey McGregor’s medical journey had already raised $17,180 —nearly doubling its $10,000 goal before the first day was done. The Tompkins Skating Rink’s Facebook post on November 9 was the first call to action, inviting people to donate, bid, and support Dylan & Stacey. That early announcement gave neighbors time to prepare items,
Nov 16, 2025
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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 Fugitives3 days to the eventFri, Feb 06Tompkins Community Centre


Gull Lake Sr. Greyhounds vs Shaunavon — Home Game4 days to the eventSat, Feb 07Gull Lake Rec Complex
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