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The Junction Opens March 3: A New Drop‑In Space for Gull Lake Youth
A new after‑school option is coming for young people in Gull Lake. On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the Gull Lake Initiative will launch The Junction , a youth drop‑in center created in response to what residents identified as a major community need: a safe, welcoming place for youth to spend time after school. Community input behind the project When the Initiative asked residents what would make the biggest difference for families, one message stood out: youth needed a space of t
Feb 23


How to Start a Town on an $83 Well and a Prayer: The Birth of Gull Lake, SK
Historical recreation of W.J. Leaf's Store with Metropolitan Hall above, based on 1909 descriptions from Gull Lake Memories. When I was reading Gull Lake Memories: A History of the Town of Gull Lake, I came across some fascinating details about our town’s first official year. It captures a side of our history that’s often forgotten—the grit, the low budgets, and the determination it took to get things started. Stroll down Conrad Avenue or Proton Avenue today, and it’s easy to
Feb 22


Council Meeting Highlights – January 28, 2026: Rescue Unit, Ice Resurfacer, Highway 1 Speed Zone
This summary highlights the key decisions and updates from the January 28, 2026 meeting of Gull Lake Town Council. Present : Mayor Nasser Zanidean, Councillors Brandon Wessner, Steven Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, Tyson Migneault (arrived 7:07 p.m.), Administrator Emella Waiser Absent: Councillor Turton Meeting Overview Mayor Zanidean called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Staff & Committee Reports • Water Treatment 7:00 p.m. — December 2025 Water Report Pres
Feb 20


Another Win for Gull Lake: $15,000 Community Development Grant Announced
Gull Lake is once again on the provincial map for community leadership and long‑term investment. Innovation Federal Credit Union has announced its 2026 Community Development Grant recipients, contributing a total of $135,000 to six Saskatchewan organizations — and Gull Lake is proudly among them. Our community will receive $15,000 in support of the Gull Lake Community Hall project , delivered through the Gull Lake & District Recreational Complex Inc. This funding helps adva
Feb 20


☕ Coffee Row Chronicles: Burgers, Big Decisions, and the Great Prairie Weather Showdown
Only in Gull Lake can a stack of muffins settle a budget debate and a pig spleen challenge a supercomputer for bragging rights. This week, the Round Table regulars were in rare form—debating council decisions, celebrating a burger championship, and weathering a forecast duel, all before their second cup. The diner buzzed with warmth against the prairie chill, the air thick with the smell of strong coffee and fresh baking. Earl— the town’s unofficial chaos engine —tapped his m
Feb 20


Council Meeting Highlights – January 14, 2026: Recycling, Ambulance Levy, Waterworks
Here’s a summary of the major decisions and updates discussed during the January 14, 2026 Gull Lake Town Council meeting. Present: Mayor Nasser Zanidean; Councillors Karen Turton, Steven Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin; Administrator Emella Waiser; Councillors Tyson Migneault and Brandon Wessner (arrived at 7:41 p.m.) Absent: None Meeting Overview A quorum being present, Mayor Zanidean called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council also heard a delegation from
Feb 17
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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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