Image: Trails End Buffalo Stix (Facebook) Trails End Buffalo Stix is once again preparing for a journey far beyond southwestern Saskatchewan. Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk has selected the Gull Lake–made bison jerky as part of his personal food choices for the upcoming NASA–SpaceX mission to the International Space Station, scheduled to launch October 1. Co-owner Shianna Smart told Radio‑Canada that the news arrived in a way few small businesses ever experience—an unexpect

1930–1938—Depression‑Era Decisions & Survival Part 3 traced Gull Lake’s push toward modernization in the 1920s—new sidewalks, civic improvements, and the establishment of the Union Hospital. Part 4 moves into the hardest decade the town ever faced. The council minutes from 1930–1938 read like a ledger of crisis management: coal shortages, relief petitions, collapsing tax revenue, and constant negotiations with provincial departments. Yet they also show a community determined

The Prosperity Series — Part One Prosperity isn’t an abstract idea. In Gull Lake, you can see it in the real projects, services, and improvements that shape daily life—the things people rely on every single day. We’re already seeing what prosperity makes possible. The X‑ray upgrade project—now entering its fundraising stage with support from the Town of Gull Lake, the R.M. of Carmichael, the R.M. of Webb, and the R.M. of Gull Lake—is a clear example. A modern X‑ray unit would

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

The Gull Lake Volunteer Fire Brigade, early 1910s — neighbours gathered around the town’s first horse‑drawn pumper on Main Street. The spirit of service that began here still defines the department today. Gull Lake’s Volunteer Fire Brigade has been part of the town’s identity for more than a century — a steady, dependable force built on neighbours helping neighbours. From hand‑pumped equipment and prairie fires to modern emergency response, the story of the brigade is one of

Pam Kirwan of InCyte Environmental Services Ltd. kicked off this year’s wrap‑up video with a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who supported the 4th Annual fundraiser. She shared how much the continued community involvement means to the team—and noted that 2026 was their top‑selling year yet, thanks to strong participation throughout the season. With everyone’s help, the fundraiser raised $3,800, with InCyte donating back $1,300 as part of the total. The funds were distributed