May 10–16, 2026: Another week shaped by powerful winds, shifting weather systems, and steady municipal decisions across the southwest. 🌧️ Weather & Emergency Updates (Newest → Oldest) (May 15) Southwest braces for heavy rain and possible snow A slow-moving system is expected to bring 25–50 mm of rain across the southwest, with a chance of wet snow if temperatures dip lower than forecast. Regional context: Travel, seeding, and rural roads across the Southwest may be affected.

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 3–9 as Emergency Preparedness Week, a national initiative that encourages Canadians to understand their local risks and take practical steps to be ready for unexpected events. This year’s theme is "Be prepared. Know your risks.” is a reminder that preparedness starts at home, long before an emergency happens. Across the southwest, the message is especially relevant. Rural communities face a unique mix of risks: fast‑moving gra

This week’s roundup covers local crime updates, new business milestones, infrastructure notices, and a full slate of spring events across the southwest — plus your weekend weather outlook. Updates include items from Apr 19–25, along with recent developments of ongoing public interest. Regional News Break & Enter Reported at Gull Lake Esso Swift Current Rural RCMP are investigating a break and enter at the Gull Lake Esso in the early hours of Apr 10. An unknown individual forc

Swift Current Rural RCMP are investigating a break and enter that occurred at the Gull Lake Esso in the early hours of April 10. According to RCMP, an unknown individual forced entry through the front door and took a small number of items, including cigarettes and snacks. File: 2026‑462249 Crime Stoppers notes that the suspect was wearing dark clothing and carrying a large duffel bag at the time of the incident. The investigation remains active. Anyone with information that m

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

With spring arriving—and the RCMP’s reminder showing up in local mailboxes—it's a good time to clearly lay out what ATV rules actually apply in and around Gull Lake. This guide breaks everything down in plain language, focusing on what matters inside town limits and what applies on public land, based on The All Terrain Vehicles Act and information from the RCMP and SGI. Who Can Operate an ATV on Public Land To legally operate an ATV on public land in Saskatchewan: You must