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Coffee Row Chronicles: “Burgers, Gophers, and a Valentine’s Return” — Weekly Edition
The only thing hotter than the grill at the rink this week is the debate at the Round Table. The smell of fresh coffee drifted through the Gull Lake Diner as Earl , the town’s resident agent of chaos, tapped his phone like he was breaking national news. “Number one seed,” he announced. “Twenty‑four percent of the vote. I always said our rink burgers could win a provincial title.” Hank , the retired farmer who never sat anywhere but his usual chair, nodded. “Fresh beef, shredd
Feb 6


Coffee Row Chronicles: Fireworks, Regional Bets & A New Year’s Challenge
A pale winter sun spilled through the Gull Lake Diner windows as Coffee Row filled with the usual clink of cups and thawing boots. With Council approving Winterfest fireworks, a new regional partnership taking shape, and a New Year’s editorial urging Gull Lake to choose optimism on purpose, the morning conversation had plenty of spark. “Five Thousand Bucks and a February Sky”—The Talk at Coffee Row Steam curled from Rita’s mug as she leaned forward, already picturing February
Jan 2


Coffee Row Chronicles: Sidewalks, Recipes, and Holiday Cheer
Snow boots thudded against the diner floor, steam rising from mugs as the regulars settled in. This week in Gull Lake : sidewalks cleared not just for bylaw but for neighbors; a recipe book fundraiser serving up support for Autumn House ; and holiday cheer both at home and down the road. At Coffee Row, the stories spilled as freely as the coffee. Community Care Starts at the Curb Edna brushed snow from her scarf and tapped her mug. “A clear sidewalk says, ‘I care about who wa
Dec 11, 2025


🍲 Calling All Cooks & Bakers: Autumn House Needs Your Recipes!
Autumn House Independent Living Facility is launching a Community Recipe Book Fundraiser—and they’re welcoming YOUR favorite recipes! Autumn House is collecting tried‑and‑true dishes from the community right now. They’re looking for family favorites, holiday traditions, quick weeknight meals, delicious desserts, snacks, soups, breads, and more—recipes that bring comfort, joy, and memories to your kitchen table. ✨ How You Can Help Send in your recipe(s) along with your name.
Dec 9, 2025


Celebrating Gull Lake’s Everyday Heroes
Every town has its unsung heroes. In Gull Lake, our heroes aren’t distant—they’re our neighbors, friends, and family, whose actions quietly strengthen our community. The stories featured on the Gull Lake Events website, under the Community Heroes tag, remind us that leadership, courage, creativity, and service are woven into our town’s fabric. Courage in Crisis: Gull Lake Firefighters Under the leadership of Fire Chief Bently Gibson , Gull Lake’s firefighters have answered t
Dec 2, 2025


☕ Coffee Row Chronicle: Live at the Lyceum
Opening The Gull Lake Diner hums with anticipation. This week, the talk isn’t bylaws or bingo — it’s music. On Thursday, December 4th, 2025, at 7:00pm, the SWT Lyceum Theatre will host a night of prairie storytelling and song. With its familiar façade, classic marquee, and central entrance framed by a pedestrian crosswalk, the Lyceum is more than a building—it’s resilience in brick and wood. Rebuilt twice over its century‑long history, it has survived fires, renovations, and
Nov 28, 2025
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How Two Hitchhikers and a Gull Lake Constable Averted Highway Tragedy
On a cool Friday evening in September 1968—a Friday the 13th, no less—a routine patrol on Highway 1 turned into one of the most dramatic moments in the history of the Gull Lake RCMP detachment. Two 18‑year‑olds from Waterloo, Ontario, Dennis Bonn and Brian McLennan, were hitchhiking west toward British Columbia. Near Whitewood, a new Mercury Cougar pulled over. The driver introduced himself only as “Knobby,” said he was heading for Calgary, and offered them a ride. He was fri
2 days ago


What Holds a Small Town Together Isn’t Viral Noise—It's Us
A viral video and a wave of outside commentary can travel far faster than the truth, and this week the Lyceum Theatre found itself at the centre of a story that doesn’t reflect who we are or how we treat one another. In that video, the theatre, its volunteers, and several local residents are spoken about in ways that are unfair, inaccurate, and unworthy of the place we call home. Gull Lake isn’t perfect—no community is—but we are not a town where people are reduced to insults
5 days ago


RCMP Lay Charges Connected to 2025 Gull Lake Break‑In
The RCMP have concluded a significant investigation involving several communities in southern Saskatchewan. A 42‑year‑old man from Tompkins is facing multiple charges after a series of incidents across the region. According to investigators, the suspect has been linked to: • a break-in at a Gull Lake business in October 2025 • a break‑in at a business in Abbey in January 2026 • an attempted fraud in Swift Current last fall The individual was arrested on February 5 and made
Feb 9
Upcoming Events in Gull Lake and Area

Multiple DatesSWT Lyceum Theatre Film Event: Iron Lung1 day to the eventTue, Mar 10SWT Lyceum Theatre



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