Gull Lake has officially punched its ticket to the Semifinals of the 2026 South West Rink Burger All Stars! After a huge showing in the last round—leading the entire field with 653 votes—we’re now one of the final four rinks still in the running. The Hype Is Real I’ve tried two of these burgers recently, and without hesitation, they’re among the best I’ve ever had. If you haven’t made it down to the rink yet, you’re missing out! From the fresh-ground local beef to that perfec

The only thing hotter than the grill at the rink this week is the debate at the Round Table. The smell of fresh coffee drifted through the Gull Lake Diner as Earl , the town’s resident agent of chaos, tapped his phone like he was breaking national news. “Number one seed,” he announced. “Twenty‑four percent of the vote. I always said our rink burgers could win a provincial title.” Hank , the retired farmer who never sat anywhere but his usual chair, nodded. “Fresh beef, shredd

In a huge show of community support, Gull Lake has surged to the top of the leaderboard in the race for the 2024 Rink Burger crown. According to reporting by David Zammit at Swift Current Online , Gull Lake captured nearly 24% of all votes in the opening round—a commanding early lead that secured them the #1 seed. Local sportscasters Shawn Mullin and Andrew McCormack even made a “scouting trip” to the Gull Lake rink during Sunday’s Greyhounds game to see if the burgers lived

Winter in Gull Lake has its own unique rhythm—and much of it pulses from inside the Gull Lake & District Curling Rink. Each November, this four‑sheet facility comes alive, staying busy through March thanks to dedicated volunteers, league curlers, students, and a community that gathers year after year. A Century on the Ice Curling’s roots run deep in Gull Lake. The first four‑sheet rink was built on the northeast corner of Block 51 in the early 1920s. After a brief pause in th

A Frosty Morning at the Diner Gull Lake Diner · Friday Morning · Coffee steaming, boots thawing, and the rink on everyone’s mind. The diner’s old bell jingled as a gust of frosty air swept in, boots stomping thawing slush onto the cracked linoleum. The smell of fresh coffee and frying bacon hung thick in the air. Earl’s laughter—big as the prairie sky—rolled across the room before anyone had even sat down. He was already mid-story. “I once curled an entire end backwards and s

Steam rises from chipped mugs as the usual crew gathers at Coffee Row. Outside, a November chill clings to the windows, but inside, the conversation crackles with warmth and energy. Chairs scrape against the worn floor as mugs are set down, and the hum of conversation builds. This week, the talk is thick with news: the latest Gull Lake 2035 column, curling rink repairs, and the Lyceum’s upcoming Grey Cup bash. Edna (dry wit, leaning back with a raised brow): “‘That’ll never w