Several late‑1915 events shaped the year that followed. In October 1915, the long-awaited Wadlinger & Balkowski lease was finally opened for homestead entry—a large block of former Crown grazing land northwest of town that many local settlers had waited years to file on. Many residents went to Maple Creek on October 20, 1915, to secure their claims. Only a week later, the district faced what oldtimers remembered as the most disastrous prairie fire ever witnessed here. Beginni

A 911 call at 5:37 p.m. alerted emergency responders to a garden tractor fire on the lawn at the north end of the parking area at Autumn House. The garden tractor was cutting the lawn when it caught fire. The unit—the only mower used for groundskeeping—was fully involved when firefighters arrived, but the Gull Lake Fire Department extinguished the fire within minutes. No injuries occurred, and there was no damage to any buildings. The garden tractor was lost in the incident,

Gull Lake saw another full house over the weekend as Dead Prairies Productions premiered The Killer Balloon 2: ’Til Death Do Us Part at the SWT Lyceum Theatre. The screening drew a sold‑out audience—the first theatre premiere in the company’s history. The evening featured pre‑show activities, merchandise, and a 50/50 draw, with proceeds supporting the Swift Current SPCA. Founder Devon Oman said he appreciated the turnout and the continued encouragement from people who follow

Long before regional health budgets or modern fundraising campaigns, Gull Lake’s hospital depended on something far more local: the steady, practical work of the Homemakers Club and the Hospital Aid. These two groups operated side by side for years, each taking on the same mission in their own way — keeping the hospital supplied, equipped, and functioning through decades of change. A Community That Filled the Gaps When the 1930 hospital opened, it did so in the middle of the

Local municipalities are taking the next step in the discussion around upgrading the X‑ray unit at the Gull Lake Health Centre. This announcement follows the April 21 community meeting, where residents heard an overview of the proposed shift from the current film‑based X‑ray system to a modern digital unit. As outlined in our April 28 post, digital imaging would mean faster results and clearer scans. It would also reduce the number of trips out of town for routine diagnostics

The year 1915 began without the need for a municipal election. R. Shingler continued as mayor, and the council consisted of D. Dewar, F.W. Busse, Gus Henderson, J.S. Tweed, A.H. Thomas, and E.G. Shilling. A Change in Law Enforcement At the first council meeting in January, James Baxter, who had served as town constable for several years, was relieved of his duties. Automobiles Begin to Influence Daily Life Automobile traffic was becoming a factor in town affairs. In March, Cl