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Tompkins Fundraiser Raises $9,280.00
On October 21, 2023, the Tompkins Country Carnival and Halloween Dance raised $9,280.00, which was split evenly between the Waterplant and the Library. The Village Council expressed the following thanks to everyone who contributed to the event's success. The Village of Tompkins Mayor, Council, staff, Tompkins Library Board, and residents would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to the DJ, Tompkins Legion, businesses, individuals, and organizations for the many monetary donations,
Nov 4, 2023


Gull Lake Kinettes Fundraisers Total $18,485
The Gull Lake Kinettes are always busy raising funds for important projects, facilities, and people in need in the community. To the tune of $18,485, they were able to give to the following in the fiscal year 2022/23: $3,671 to individuals in need $1,000 scholarships $757 Gull Lake Rec complex $900 Gull Lake school programs $2,494 Misc programs in Gull Lake $2,000 Telemiracle $2,000 Lyceum Theatre Renovations $1,500 Kiaskus Trail $4,163 Cystic Fibrosis For a total of $18,485
Sep 20, 2023


Dutchman Camper Stolen From Tompkins
A white 1997 Dutchman camper with Saskatchewan licence plate 667MNS, a teal horizontal stripe along the sides, and a length of 26 feet was stolen from Tompkins. The theft happened on August 15, 2023, about 6:20 a.m. The suspect truck is a black crew cab short box with a thick chrome accent on the front driver's, and may have a slip tank in the back.. If you have any information relating to this advisory, please contact 9-1-1 or 310-RCMP. Source: Everbridge Mass Notification
Aug 17, 2023


Ball Diamond to be Renamed "Peyton Keller Memorial Field"
June 4th (Minor Ball Day) will be a special day as we will be officially renaming diamond 2 as “Peyton Keller Memorial Field.” Pey could bring a smile to anyone’s face and he had a heart of gold. We are very excited to have his legacy live on within our community for many generations to come and in a way that was so special to him. Please join us for a short unveiling ceremony at 10:00 am. We will also have “ Play for Pey” stickers available for helmets, phones, etc. A big th
May 26, 2023


Tompkins Chooses AWS for Garbage and Recycling Pickup
Trash and recycling containers were being prepared by AWS employees yesterday for delivery to the Village of Tompkins. ASW thanked the Village of Tompkins for selecting AWS for its garbage and recycling requirements. Source: Advanced Waste Solutions
May 6, 2023


1st Annual Dodgeball Tournament Champions
This past Friday and Saturday, the first annual Dodgeball tournament was conducted at the Gull Lake Recreation Complex. Eleven teams competed for the tournament's championship. In the end, "Dodgy Style" emerged as the winning team. The tournament's organizers thanked all the participating teams, observers, and supporters! Source: Gull Lake Recreation Complex
Apr 30, 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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