At Blended Souls Coffee & Boutique , soft morning light streamed through large windows as locals gathered over artisan lattes. Between sips of freshly brewed coffee, patrons excitedly discussed the provincial track and field championships. Stories flew fast—Brooklyn Leppa’s silver in the Senior Girls Quadrathlon, the electrifying silver performance of the Gull Lake 4×100m Relay Team led by Keegan Jensen, his hard-earned silver in the Junior Boys 400m, and Ally Stusrud’s stan

At Empire Diner, soft golden light mingled with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee as the town’s morning ritual began. Over steaming mugs, patrons exchanged warm greetings and news about the day’s most heartfelt story: four of Gull Lake’s finest— Stacy Schmidt, Kara Dyer, Kyle Rozel, and Tim Temoshawsky —had set off at dawn with their specialized wildland unit to battle the raging northern wildfires. Stacy Schmidt, a seasoned firefighter with over 15 years of fearless servi

Welcome back to Coffee Row Chronicles , your weekly look into the heart of Gull Lake. This morning, the bell above Main Street Café rang a warm welcome, and the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee set the stage for authentic conversations The bell above Main Street Café chimed as the door opened—a soft welcome to a new day. Inside, the aroma of fresh coffee mixed with the gentle hum of local voices, setting the stage for another morning in Gull Lake. In a sunlit corner booth,

A town slogan is more than just a catchy phrase—it’s a declaration of identity, history, and values  that its community holds dear. Some slogans embrace heritage , while others emphasize welcoming charm, rugged resilience, or modern progress . Across southwestern Saskatchewan, town slogans reflect the deep-rooted connections these communities have to the past while shaping their future. What Makes a Good Town Slogan? A great town slogan should be more than just words—it shoul

"Did you hear the news? Peggy Willman’s making waves again!"  Marge Grey’s enthusiastic voice cut through the cozy hum of the Main Street Café, where coffee mugs clinked and locals chatted. It was another lively morning straight out of the Coffee Row Chronicles , as the café continued to serve as Gull Lake’s unofficial hub of ideas and conversation, its laminate tables the very foundation of community life. Granny Irene, affectionately known for her quirky wisdom, raised an e

In the latest installment of the Coffee Row Chronicles , Downtown Gull Lake’s Main Street Café buzzed with lively debate and local pride on this crisp morning. Granny Irene sat at her favorite corner table, stirring her tea thoughtfully. “You know, keeping the town in good shape is what keeps everything running smoothly,” she said, her voice carrying the weight of years spent watching the town grow and change. Edna Macgillivary, ever the dramatic flair, waved her hand. “Speak