The October wind rattled the windows of the Gull Lake Diner, sending a shiver through the regulars huddled around their usual table. Inside, the smell of bacon and coffee wrapped around them like a blanket, and the talk was as lively as ever. Edna, sharp-eyed and sharper-tongued, peered over her glasses at the notice board. “Well, I saw that business about the Southwest Regional Emergency Measures Organization (SWREMO) rolling out their new emergency alerts,” she declared, s

According to a recent post from Autumn House on their Facebook page, the facility is encouraging year‑end donations as 2025 draws to a close. With tax season approaching, they note that contributions made before December 31 will be eligible for a receipt—giving donors the opportunity to support a local cause while also receiving a benefit on this year’s return. The seniors’ care facility has identified a pressing need in its fire suppression system, with repair and replacemen

The cinnamon buns were still warm, and the coffee had just started to cool. Edna sat at her usual spot, one eyebrow raised, the latest Gull Lake 2035 editorial open on her phone. Earl was already halfway through his second bun, and Mabel had brought her own mug from home—enamel, chipped, and loyal. “I read Part Two,” Edna said, not looking up. “The one about what we’ve actually built.” Earl puffed out his chest. “You mean the sewer lines and the lagoon? Smells like progres

Autumn House announced on its Facebook page this week that it will be creating a Memorial Wall to honor loved ones from Gull Lake and surrounding communities who have passed on. Each plaque, engraved with a name and dates, will serve as a lasting tribute — a reminder of the people who shaped the lives of families across Gull Lake and its neighboring communities. Every brick of Autumn House carries a story. Once the Gull Lake Community Hospital, this building has been a place

The mugs were steaming, the frost clung to the diner windows, and the talk at Coffee Row was as lively as ever. Outside, Gull Lake was waking up slow and steady. Inside, the regulars had already settled in — coats draped over chairs, boots drying by the heater, and the scent of cinnamon buns drifting between sips of coffee. This week, the crew had plenty to chew on: a Jail & Bail fundraiser that raised nearly $10,000, a new editorial about Gull Lake’s future, and a spotlight

Gull Lake’s finest were rounded up, locked down, and bailed out — all in the name of community pride and to help repair the Carmichael Community Hall. Yesterday, the Elks Hall transformed into a Wild West courtroom as costumed sheriffs, deputies, and judges staged mock arrests for a cause close to home. Photo Credit: Carmichael Community Club Inc.  From morning until mid‑afternoon, the town came alive with laughter, chili, and a whole lot of “lookin’ the other way.” Spectator