Don’t forget—the Ultimate Perogy Feast & Sausage Contest, Carmichael’s annual fundraiser, is happening this weekend at the Tompkins Community Centre. This year, the event reflects Carmichael’s determination to restore their hall, with the support of neighbors in Tompkins and beyond. An Annual Tradition with a New Purpose The Perogy Feast and Sausage Contest has long been a much-anticipated annual event, but this year, it carries special significance. All proceeds from Saturda

Highway improvements, Christmas hampers, and insurance topped the agenda at Council’s November 26 meeting. Attendance All but one Councillor attended the meeting, ensuring a quorum and full discussion. Present: Mayor Nasser Zanidean; Councillors Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steven Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin; Administrator Emella Waiser Absent: Councillor Tyson Migneault Reports Water Plant (October 2025 report, D. Vold) : Plain‑language: Tracks Gull Lake’s wat

Snow boots thudded against the diner floor, steam rising from mugs as the regulars settled in. This week in Gull Lake : sidewalks cleared not just for bylaw but for neighbors; a recipe book fundraiser serving up support for Autumn House ; and holiday cheer both at home and down the road. At Coffee Row, the stories spilled as freely as the coffee. Community Care Starts at the Curb Edna brushed snow from her scarf and tapped her mug. “A clear sidewalk says, ‘I care about who wa

Autumn House Independent Living Facility is launching a Community Recipe Book Fundraiser—and they’re welcoming YOUR favorite recipes! Autumn House is collecting tried‑and‑true dishes from the community right now. They’re looking for family favorites, holiday traditions, quick weeknight meals, delicious desserts, snacks, soups, breads, and more—recipes that bring comfort, joy, and memories to your kitchen table. ✨ How You Can Help Send in your recipe(s) along with your name.

The Gull Lake Town Council met for its regular session on November 12, 2025 , in Council Chambers at 2378 Proton Avenue. Present: Mayor: Nasser Zanidean Councillors: Tyson Migneault, Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steven Haithwaite (via phone), Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin Administrator: Emella Waiser 📝 Meeting Highlights Delegations Crystal Dokken & Jocelyn Hughes (145 Green Street) – presented to Council at 7:00 p.m. ( topic not specified in minutes ). Departed at 7:11 p.

The smell of sizzling bacon drifts through the Gull Lake Diner, mingling with the rich aroma of fresh coffee. Mugs clink and the low hum of conversation weaves between the clatter of forks and the scrape of chairs on the checkered linoleum. Outside, a dusting of snow glows under the morning sun, but inside it’s all warmth and familiarity. Hank sits in his usual spot, stoic as ever. Edna’s glasses are perched on her nose as she reads, and Mabel knits quietly next to a steamin