Tompkins, Saskatchewan, sits along Highway 1 between Gull Lake and Maple Creek, one of the southwest’s small but steady communities that reflects the quiet resilience this region is known for. With its community hall, rink, post office, school, and library, the village continues to hold its place on the map. Much of this is made possible by the volunteers who support local clubs, facilities, and community programs. Tompkins School is a central part of community life. As a Kin

March 24, 1949 – May 5, 2026 (age 77) Opening Line With heavy hearts but deep gratitude for her life, the family of Maureen Anne Holizki announces her passing on May 5, 2026, at the age of 77. Maureen was born on March 24, 1949, in Wolseley, Saskatchewan, the daughter of Bill and Alicia Casey. She grew up in Estevan before beginning her nursing education at the Grey Nuns Hospital School of Nursing, graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1971. That same year, she and her husband,

April 19–25, 2026 In small towns, you can hear volunteerism long before you see it—the scrape of skates on the ice, chairs being set up for a fundraiser, and the hum of a community supper coming together. These everyday sounds remind us how much rural life depends on people who quietly give their time. Across Saskatchewan, National Volunteer Week is our chance to recognize that essential work. This year’s theme, Ignite Volunteerism , shines a light on the power of civic parti

Gull Lake had plenty to cheer about this past weekend as hometown forward Jamie Kirwan delivered a standout performance at the Telus Cup Western Regional in Regina. Held April 2–5, the tournament featured top U18 AAA teams from Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. The Moose Jaw Warriors dominated the round robin, with Kirwan playing a key role—collecting multi-point games, earning Player of the Game honors against Thunder Bay, and scoring the Warriors’ only goal in Sunday’s f

Why Regional Awards Matter: Strengthening Community Pride Across Southwest Saskatchewan In Southwest Saskatchewan, community isn’t just a place you live—it's something you build. That work happens through volunteerism, local leadership, and the steady commitment of people who care about where they live. Events like the Southline Community Awards , hosted this year in Frontier , help shine a light on that work. As a regional gathering that’s gaining more public visibility, the

Image: SPCA Swift Current (Facebook) Gull Lake was represented in a big way this weekend as Blended Souls Coffee participated in the Swift Current SPCA’s “Jail & Bail” fundraiser—a one‑day event that brought in $10,910 to support shelter operations and animal care. Hosted at the Swift Current Mall, the fundraiser invited community members to be “jailed” and raise donations to earn their release. According to the SPCA, the event not only reached its fundraising goal but also