A three‑day enforcement initiative near Swift Current led to more than 100 commercial vehicles being taken out of service for serious safety defects—most involving brake components or improper adjustment. Between August 25 and 27, Saskatchewan Highway Patrol officers completed 294 inspections at the Beverly Weigh Scale, one of the busiest freight corridors in Southwest Saskatchewan. Roughly one‑third of the vehicles inspected were removed from service, underscoring the import

The 1923 Fire That Changed Everything The year 1923 marks one of the most significant turning points in Gull Lake’s early municipal history. The council minutes from that year show a community responding to a major fire, reassessing its emergency capabilities, and making decisions that would shape public safety for years to come. While the minutes remain brief and practical, the pattern of decisions clearly reflects the seriousness of the event and the need for stronger munic

A new warning from eHealth Saskatchewan highlights fake messages and calls telling residents their health cards are outdated. Scammers are contacting people by text and phone, claiming cards are expired or need immediate replacement, and directing them to click a link, update information, or pay a fee to keep access to health services. These messages are not legitimate. Saskatchewan health cards have no fees attached — any request for payment is a scam. The warning comes as t

A court matter involving a Gull Lake resident returned to Swift Current Provincial Court on Wednesday morning. 25‑year‑old Tyson Goertz of Gull Lake appeared through counsel, represented by Saskatchewan Legal Aid’s Scott Allen. Goertz faces three charges laid on June 16, after the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit executed a search warrant at a home in Gull Lake: Possessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material Making available child sexual abuse and

Stock image of a cougar used for general awareness. A cougar spotted near Webb last week has prompted renewed attention on wildlife safety across the southwest. The sighting, shared widely on social media, led residents to ask whether conservation officers were aware of the animal’s presence. Officials have confirmed they are monitoring activity in the region and continue to follow up on any specific reports they receive. Although cougar encounters are uncommon, the province

The Saskatchewan RCMP has issued a province‑wide warning after a sharp rise in fatal motor vehicle collisions, including several in the Southwest region. Between July 10 and 21, RCMP officers responded to 12 fatal collisions resulting in 17 deaths across Saskatchewan. The detachment areas most affected include: Maple Creek: 3 fatalities Swift Current Rural/Morse: 1 fatality Both areas are part of the highway network used daily by Gull Lake residents. Half of the collisions du