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THE FINAL FOUR: Gull Lake Is Turning Up the Heat
Gull Lake has officially punched its ticket to the Semifinals of the 2026 South West Rink Burger All Stars! After a huge showing in the last round—leading the entire field with 653 votes—we’re now one of the final four rinks still in the running. The Hype Is Real I’ve tried two of these burgers recently, and without hesitation, they’re among the best I’ve ever had. If you haven’t made it down to the rink yet, you’re missing out! From the fresh-ground local beef to that perfec
Feb 10


Call for Board Members: Supporting a Century‑Old Community Theatre
The SWT Lyceum Theatre has been part of Gull Lake’s community life for more than 100 years. As a community‑owned, non‑profit theatre operated by the Gull Lake & District Cultural Co‑operative, it continues to offer affordable, family‑friendly entertainment for residents across Southwest Saskatchewan. As someone who previously served as board chair, I’ve seen firsthand how much dedication, volunteerism, and local pride go into keeping this historic theatre thriving. Its streng
Feb 10


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


Obituary: Mrs. Alma Slywka — Gull Lake, Saskatchewan
– February 13, 2026 (Service Date) We remember and honor the life of Mrs. Alma Slywka of Gull Lake, Saskatchewan. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m . from Knox United Church, Gull Lake, with Rev. Ken Schrag officiating. Donations & Memorials Memorial donations in Alma’s memory may be directed to: Grandmother’s of Guatemala Closing Line Arrangements entrusted to Warren’s Funeral Home.
Feb 9


Obituary: Bud “Barreling Bud” Ellefson
January 23, 1931 – January 23, 2026 (age 95) Opening Line It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Bud Ellefson on January 23, 2026 , his 95th birthday. Bud was born on January 23, 1931 , in Buchanan, Saskatchewan , the youngest of two boys. As a teenager, his family boarded a train and travelled across the prairies to settle in Medicine Hat, Alberta , where Bud spent the early years of his adult life. Life & Legacy Bud was a hardworking young man who made his livi
Feb 9


“Number, Please?”—The Story of Gull Lake’s Telephone Office
The Gull Lake Seniors Hall occupies the building that served as the community’s telephone office from the late 1920s through the manual‑switchboard era Before smartphones and speed dial, Gull Lake’s telephone system relied on crank phones, switchboards, and the steady hands of local operators who knew every voice in town. What we take for granted today was once a luxury—and a lifeline. The First Telephone Office The earliest remembered telephone office sat at the corner of Ru
Feb 8
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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
6 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 Lung0 days to the eventTue, Mar 10SWT Lyceum Theatre



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