A heritage‑style illustration of the 76 Ranch House, created to represent how the building appeared in its early years. Built in 1888 and later purchased by Conrad & Price, it remains Gull Lake’s oldest surviving link to the town’s founding era. The Two American Developers Who Built the Community** Gull Lake’s origin story doesn’t begin with a railway surveyor or a ranch foreman. It begins with two American land developers whose surnames appear throughout early histories but

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

Community history, local culture, and family fun come together this afternoon as Gull Lake hosts its Main Street Revival event alongside the final market of the 2026 season. Running from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Main Street, the event is part of the nationwide Culture Days celebration and brings together heritage tours, local vendors, live music, and activities for all ages. Celebrating Local Culture Several historic downtown buildings—the Youngberg Block, the Wong Guy Shoe

A New Exhibition Rooted in Gull Lake’s Past Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to take artist Steacy Easton through the Gull Lake Museum. That visit now connects directly to a major new exhibition opening in Swift Current. The Art Gallery of Swift Current is launching Further Shores, a project inspired by Stephen Shore’s 1970s photographs of Gull Lake. Shore—a legendary American photographer known for pioneering colour documentary work—captured everyday prairie life wit

When residents discuss projects that shaped Gull Lake, one achievement consistently stands out: the Gull Lake & District Chamber of Commerce Campsite. For nearly three decades, the Chamber played a central role in business life, civic development, and community pride. Though the organization no longer exists, its legacy remains visible — especially in the northeast corner of town. A Campsite That Became a Landmark The idea of a community campsite began taking shape in the lat

The SWT Lyceum Theatre will be the venue for a new film event this fall as Dead Prairies Productions launches its first-ever Horror Movie Festival in Gull Lake. The festival will run across four screening blocks and include a mix of international films and Saskatchewan-made projects. The lineup features four feature-length titles, each paired with short films. More mature entries are scheduled later in the day, while local productions — including Van Life and Klee — are part