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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


2024 Wiener Wednesday: InCyte Environmental Services Raises $2,800 for Community Organizations
InCyte Environmental Services completed its "2024 Wiener Wednesday" community fundraising event. Pam Kirwan, the owner, posted an update on the Incyte Facebook earlier today announcing the success of this year's fundraising. The event raised $2,800.00, which will be given back to the following community organizations: $1,000.00 dollars will be used to support a movie at the SWT Lyceum Theatre. $700.00 dollars will be used to fund the Carnival at the Gull Lake Market on Septe
Aug 22, 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


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


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
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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
2 days ago


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
6 days ago


RCMP Lay Charges Connected to 2025 Gull Lake Break‑In
The RCMP have concluded a significant investigation involving several communities in southern Saskatchewan. A 42‑year‑old man from Tompkins is facing multiple charges after a series of incidents across the region. According to investigators, the suspect has been linked to: • a break-in at a Gull Lake business in October 2025 • a break‑in at a business in Abbey in January 2026 • an attempted fraud in Swift Current last fall The individual was arrested on February 5 and made
Feb 9
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Multiple DatesSWT Lyceum Theatre Film Event: Iron Lung0 days to the eventTue, Mar 10SWT Lyceum Theatre



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