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Breaking Down the Results: 2024 Municipal Election in the Village of Tompkins
The following are the results of the 2024 municipal election in the Village of Tompkins: For Mayor: Ethan WICKSTROM - 50 elected Tom SECORD 44, Spirit COOL. 11 For Councillor (4). Tyler Mackay 92 elected Patty SLOAN, 65, was elected Terry Churchill, 60, was elected. Linda DODDS, 55, was elected Cody FORSYTH is 36. Heather Macgregor-Hodgson 34. William Mitchell 34 Congratulations to the newly elected council members of the Village of Tompkins. Source: Tompkins, Saskatchewan
Nov 14, 2024


Unwavering Community Support: A Recap of the Gull Lake Kinette Club's Impactful Fundraising Activities in 2023/2024
When it comes to community support, the Gull Lake Kinette Club is unwavering. Over the course of their 2023/2024 year, they have been successful in generating and donating a total of $12,511through their fundraising activities. Here is an overview of their contributions: $2,500 to individuals in need $1,000 in scholarships $200 to the Gull Lake Rec Complex $500 to Gull Lake school programs $1,311 to miscellaneous programs in Gull Lake $1,500 to Telemiracl $5,500 to Cystic Fib
Nov 13, 2024


Community Spotlight: FAST TRUCKING and Glenn Metz's Generous Donation to Autumn House
Administrator Samantha Shackleton (L) Cook Kim Hay (R) A huge thank you to Glenn Metz and FAST TRUCKING for their 4-H beef donation to Autumn House. Autumn House really appreciates your generosity and support. The Autumn House auxiliary, along with nine other couples, paid for the cutting and wrapping. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Jo Ann Allison Related Links: For more information and resources related to the community spotlight on FAST TRUCKING and Glenn Metz's generous
Aug 14, 2024


Tompkins Lioness Support Local and Area Community Organizations
The Tompkins Lioness shared a list of local and regional groups to whom they donated funds. Tompkins Lioness thanks everyone for their support! We have proudly supported our community and area with donations: Chinook Regional Library-Tompkins Branch Country Fair Tompkins Community Centre Tompkins School Tompkins Seniors Tompkins Skating Rink Tompkins Steak & Lobster Tompkins Community Members in need Terry Fox Run Carmichael Community Club Gull Lake Christmas Hampers Gull Lak
Mar 7, 2024


Campbell's Accommodations Receives Airbnb "Guest Favorite" Designation
Campbell's Accommodations was delighted to meet the criteria to be awarded the "Guest Favourite" designation on its Airbnb listings. Last week, Airbnb made significant modifications to its platform. In order to assist guests in their quest for accommodations, qualifying properties have been bestowed with the "Guest Favourite" designation. To be eligible for the title, residences must have good evaluations and an average rating of more than 4.9 stars. Additionally, the prope
Nov 14, 2023


Autumn House Receives $1,000 Donation
Samantha Shackleton New Beginnings Thrift Shop recently donated $1,000.00 to Autumn House in Gull Lake! Accepting the cheque is Manager Samantha Shackleton. “…..from the bottom of our Hearts from both Staff and the Residents Thank You for your generous donation it is much appreciated ! Autumn House Independent Living Facility is fully certified by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health. We are a community-owned, not-for-profit organization with a volunteer board dedicated to pr
Nov 11, 2023
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🏆 February Showdown Verdict: Pig Spleen vs. Supercomputer
Running Score: Pig Spleen 2—Weather Supercomputer 1 A frost‑covered prairie under a restless sky. On one side, a digital thermometer climbing into record territory. On the other, a humble pig spleen sitting beside a parka and a raincoat—because this is Saskatchewan, and we prepare for everything. After a February that felt like three seasons in 28 days, it’s time to settle Round Two of our winter weather showdown. We saw record‑breaking warmth, a polar vortex, and wind gusts
Mar 10


How Two Hitchhikers and a Gull Lake Constable Averted Highway Tragedy
On a cool Friday evening in September 1968—a Friday the 13th, no less—a routine patrol on Highway 1 turned into one of the most dramatic moments in the history of the Gull Lake RCMP detachment. Two 18‑year‑olds from Waterloo, Ontario, Dennis Bonn and Brian McLennan, were hitchhiking west toward British Columbia. Near Whitewood, a new Mercury Cougar pulled over. The driver introduced himself only as “Knobby,” said he was heading for Calgary, and offered them a ride. He was fri
Mar 7


What Holds a Small Town Together Isn’t Viral Noise—It's Us
A viral video and a wave of outside commentary can travel far faster than the truth, and this week the Lyceum Theatre found itself at the centre of a story that doesn’t reflect who we are or how we treat one another. In that video, the theatre, its volunteers, and several local residents are spoken about in ways that are unfair, inaccurate, and unworthy of the place we call home. Gull Lake isn’t perfect—no community is—but we are not a town where people are reduced to insults
Mar 4
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