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Gull Lake Seeks Help to Revitalize Elks Hall
The Town of Gull Lake is seeking community members to assist with fundraising and revitalising the Elks Hall in downtown Gull Lake. Since 1940, the hall has served as an essential community hub in downtown Gull Lake. Every year, the hall hosts a variety of community functions in downtown Gull Lake. The hall is a historic property that had its roof renovated in 2020 but still requires some interior modifications and improvements. The revitalization will begin at the Summer Sol
May 31, 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


Lyceum Theatre Event Raises $500 for Special Olympics Swift Current
The Lyceum Theatre would like to thank everyone who came out to watch Champions today in order to support Special Olympics Swift Current! The event raised approximately $500, which will benefit local athletes! If you were unable to attend today's event but would still like to contribute to this worthy cause, the theatre will have a donation bin set up until Tuesday night, the final night of Champions! Source: Gull Lake Lyceum Theatre
Apr 16, 2023


Gull Lake Rink Complex Online Auction
The online auction for the Gull Lake Recreation Complex has begun! The auction's goal is to raise funds for the rink. The rink is in desperate need of some facility improvements. The plant requires some attention, as does the zamboni. The rink board hopes to refurbish the bathrooms in the lobby during the summer months. All proceeds from the auction will be reinvested in the facility. The rink board would like to thank everyone who has donated items for the auction! So, have
Apr 6, 2023


Seven Kinettes Headed to TeleMiracle 47
This year we have 7 ladies headed to TeleMiracle 47 on February 25th and we couldn’t be more excited! First off we would like to thank Shop Cat T’s for so graciously offering to donate t-shirts for us to wear during our shifts! Secondly we want to thank everyone who has supported us with our fundraisers. Giving us the opportunity to attend and support TeleMiracle 47!! Lastly our shifts will be: Saturday 7:30pm - 1:00am Sunday 6:00am - 12:00pm So make sure to look for us duri
Feb 22, 2023


Tompkins School and Community Make Donation to SPCA
The Swift Current SPCA was grateful for a donation made by the Tompkins School and community. Tompkins School held a Christmas concert with a dog theme and asked for donations for the SPCA. In addition to that, they gave a contribution in the amount of $185! Source: Swift Current SPCA
Dec 24, 2022
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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
3 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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