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

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

Residents across Saskatchewan, including rural southwest communities, are being warned about a new mail scam involving handwritten envelopes and fake “Set for Life” lottery winnings. The Saskatchewan RCMP says several people have reported receiving letters that appear official but are designed to trick recipients into calling a fraudulent phone number and sharing personal information. What the letter looks like According to the RCMP, the scam letters often include: Your corre