April 19–25, 2026 In small towns, you can hear volunteerism long before you see it—the scrape of skates on the ice, chairs being set up for a fundraiser, and the hum of a community supper coming together. These everyday sounds remind us how much rural life depends on people who quietly give their time. Across Saskatchewan, National Volunteer Week is our chance to recognize that essential work. This year’s theme, Ignite Volunteerism , shines a light on the power of civic parti

This week in southwest Saskatchewan brings key public notices, new community art, youth achievements, and a full slate of upcoming events. Here’s what’s happening around the region. Gull Lake — Joint Town Hall on Health Centre Upgrades (April 21) A joint town hall hosted by the Town of Gull Lake and the R.M.s of Gull Lake, Webb, and Carmichael will take place on April 21 to discuss potential upgrades to lab and X‑ray equipment at the Gull Lake Health Centre. This meeting carr

Photo courtesy of the Village of Hazlet (Facebook) Hazlet’s annual Showcase once again showed how strongly this community shows up for one another. More than 160 people filled the hall on Friday night for an evening of generosity, good food, and shared purpose—all aimed at supporting projects that keep Hazlet moving forward. An organizer noted how often items were bought and then donated back to be auctioned again, a gesture that set the tone for the night. Early estimates pl

SARCAN is hiring a Casual Recycling Technician for the Gull Lake depot — a hands‑on role that supports one of Saskatchewan’s most successful recycling systems and contributes to a greener, more inclusive province. What the role offers Meaningful work that supports customers, co‑workers, and the environment A supportive, inclusive team environment Hands‑on and online learning opportunities Fair, competitive wages and benefits A chance to be part of a long-standing Saskatchewan

A striking new black‑and‑white mural is coming to life on the north wall of Campbell’s Accommodations Fourplex , along Rutland Avenue and 2nd Street —a well‑traveled stretch of Highway 37 as it moves through Gull Lake. Local artist Andrew Robertson—known across southwest Saskatchewan for his monochromatic murals and large‑scale public art—began painting this week and is already more than halfway through. The piece features a young girl surrounded by sweeping black‑and‑white

The T. rex Discovery Centre in Eastend is getting ready to open for the 2026 season on May 16 , and visitors will see several new additions when they walk through the doors. The biggest change is a dramatic new scene built around Scotty — the world’s largest Tyrannosaurus rex — now shown in a dynamic hunting pose. Later this spring, the centre will install t wo life-size Thescelosaurus casts , completing a long-imagined display that shows Scotty interacting with prey. The