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Coffee Row Chronicles – “Sidewalks, Break‑Ins, and the Bell That Rang for Help
Welcome back to another edition of Coffee Row Chronicles , where the regulars at The Gull Lake Main Street Café swap stories, share laughs, and weigh in on the week’s real‑life news. The bell over the door jingled as Mabel shuffled in, muttering under her breath. The smell of fresh cinnamon buns curled through the air, but she barely noticed. Her knees ached from the walk — not that she’d admit it — and the uneven slabs on Main Street hadn’t helped. She stomped the dust fro
Sep 17, 2025


My Tangent E‑Bike Journey: 5,300 Kilometers and Counting
How It All Began: My Treeosix Test‑Drive My first taste of e‑biking was a Treeosix rental at Cypress Hills — one effortless ride up the Mickey Mouse Hills was all it took to know I needed one of my own. Eager to make it happen, I wandered into our local Canadian Tire in Swift Current and walked out with a Tangent ebike in August 2022. About a month later, we picked up a second e‑bike for my wife—quickly turning solo rides into shared adventures. These days I enjoy the best
Aug 27, 2025


InCyte Environmental Services Ltd. Wiener Wednesdays Raise $2,600 for the Community
Pam Kirwan of InCyte Environmental Services Ltd. , kicked off this year’s wrap-up video with a heartfelt thank-you to everyone for their continued support of Wiener Wednesdays . The community spirit has been incredible, and thanks to your enthusiasm, we’ve had another successful season of fun and fundraising. Pam also extended a huge thank-you to Speedy Creek for co-sponsoring one of our Leader Wednesdays. Although they couldn’t attend in person, they generously gave back by
Aug 21, 2025


Guang Dong Palace Market Meal Fundraiser Raises $335 for Autumn House
Guang Dong Palace: A Feast for a Cause On Wednesday, August 13th, from 4-7 PM , the family-owned Guang Dong Palace , led by Emily and Ken , hosted a special Market Meal Fundraiser in support of Autumn House Independent Living Facility . Community members met to have two popular meals: s weet and sour pork with noodles and chicken strips with fries . For every $20 lunch served, $5 was donated directly to Autumn House. Evening by the Numbers • 67 meal tickets sold • $33
Aug 15, 2025


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, 2025


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, 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
6 days ago


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
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Multiple DatesThe 37th Annual Garden Head Sportsman & Collector Show2 days to the eventSat, Jan 31Tompkins Community Centre

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