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Community Action Forum Off to a Good Start
The Gull Lake Community Action Forum was held on December 1st, 2022, with Perry Phillips serving as the event's facilitator. A total of 26 people of the community took part in the event. Participants represented a variety of community organizations, including Seniors, Recreation, Tourism, Economic Development, Business, and Council. The meeting provided a summary of the planning process and prompted participants to join in a discussion regarding the future development of Gull
Dec 11, 2022


Local Organizations Receive Charitable Gaming Grants
During the most recent quarter, approximately $1.5 million was distributed in the form of charitable gaming grants to groups and organisations who perform charitable gaming activities. Several local organisations received charitable gaming grants from the SLGA. Autumn House Independent Living Facility Inc. $ 606.25 Chinook Regional Library - Gull Lake Branch $ 124.00 Gull Lake & Area KidSport $ 111.25 Gull Lake & District Kinettes $ 335.00 Swift Current 13U AAA 57s $ 320.00 G
Nov 24, 2022


Doug Griffiths Workshop and Presentation Highlights
Gull Lake, Abbey, Cabri and Hazlet Urban and Rural Municipalities banded together to bring author and community developer Doug Griffiths of 13 Ways to Present and Facilitate 2 workshops in the Southwest. Doug shared some great ideas and inspiration during the workshops and Presentation - and challenged the audience to the fact that maybe our own attitudes need to shift to adapt and grow for the future. Rural communities and the world have changed so much, but data and researc
Nov 23, 2022


Canadian Film "Guitar Lessons" and Director Aaron James Coming to the Lyceum Theatre
Aaron James (L) Cole Girodat (R) On November 27, 28, and 29, Guitar Lessons - The Movie, which was filmed in High Level, Alberta, will play at the Gull Lake Lyceum Theatre. On Sunday, February 27th, the Theatre is delighted to have the film's director, Aaron James, in attendance to meet with moviegoers, and everyone is encouraged to arrive early for an introduction to the film. Following the screening, Arron will be available for questions and answers, as well as a meet-and-g
Nov 18, 2022


Gull Lake and Region Workshop With Doug Griffiths
Monday Nov 21st from 1-4PM community members and representatives of businesses, local organizations, and municipal leaders are asked to join in on a planning workshop facilitated by Doug Griffiths in GULL LAKE. Doug the founder of 13 Ways believes communities are worth saving, which is why he has dedicated the last 20 years of his life to helping them find a pathway to success. He uses a straight-shooting, no-punches-pulled approach to show how attitude is the biggest factor
Nov 15, 2022


Gull Lake 2022 Christmas Food Hamper Campaign
THE GULL LAKE AND DISTRICT CHRISTMAS FOOD HAMPER IS NOW COLLECTING NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS FOR THE 2022 CHRISTMAS SEASON. PLEASE NO EXPIRED FOOD. Collection boxes will be located at the AG Foods and the Pioneer Co-op. FAMILIES OR INDIVIDUALS THAT WISH TO RECEIVE A CHRISTMAS HAMPER CAN PICK UP AN APPLICATION FORM AT THE TOWN OFFICE. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 13, 2022 THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT Christmas Hamper Committee
Nov 14, 2022
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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
Upcoming Events in Gull Lake and Area



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

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