March 29 – April 3, 2026 The Southwest moved through a quieter stretch this week, with only a handful of confirmed items landing inside the March 29–April 3 window—but each carried the kind of practical weight people notice when they’re on the road or watching the season shift. A late‑season system moved through the RM of Gull Lake and Tompkins beginning March 29, dropping a band of heavy, wet snow that briefly complicated travel and added a welcome shot of moisture for field

Some stories settle into the prairie like old rail ties—heavy, weathered, and still shaping the path ahead. The Round Table was already full when Earl burst through the diner door and announced, “Well, the internet’s awake—it says a documentary crew is coming this June to talk about the 1980 crash.” Mabel slid him a refill without looking up. “Morning to you too, Earl.” Edna followed him in, her For Posterity notebook tucked under her arm like a sheriff’s badge. “It’s not ju

A recent post shared in the CP Rail Memorial Facebook group indicates that a documentary team working on Steel Gang: The Ties That Bind is planning a visit to the Webb area on June 16–17, 2026. The project, produced by 47 Filmworks, focuses on the Prairie Region Steel Gang of the 1970s and the lasting bonds formed during their years on the rail. The 1980 CP Rail crew bus crash west of Webb—one of the most significant transportation tragedies in Saskatchewan’s history—is inclu

Beginning in September 2026, students across Saskatchewan—including those in the Chinook School Division—will begin learning hands-on CPR skills through a new province-wide education initiative. The Ministry of Education is partnering with the Heart & Stroke Foundation to bring the CardiacCrash program into schools for the 2026–27 year, giving students the confidence to act when every second counts. The program is designed to make CPR and AED training accessible, engaging, an

Residents can now review the Town of Gull Lake’s 2025 Waterworks Information and annual Drinking Water Quality & Compliance Report, which provides a clear look at system performance, financial health, and long‑term planning for the community’s water supply. The reports confirm that Gull Lake’s water system met all provincial safety requirements in 2025 while also highlighting the continued need for major infrastructure upgrades identified in earlier studies. Water Rates and P

Representatives from Three Points Economic Partnership during their presentation at the 2026 SAASE Convention. (Image: Three Points Economic Partnership, Facebook) Three Points Economic Partnership shared their regional collaboration model during the 2026 SAASE Convention, held on March 21 in Swift Current. Their presentation outlined how neighbouring communities are working together to support growth, engage youth, and create new opportunities across southwest Saskatchewan.