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The Junction Opens March 3: A New Drop‑In Space for Gull Lake Youth
A new after‑school option is coming for young people in Gull Lake. On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the Gull Lake Initiative will launch The Junction , a youth drop‑in center created in response to what residents identified as a major community need: a safe, welcoming place for youth to spend time after school. Community input behind the project When the Initiative asked residents what would make the biggest difference for families, one message stood out: youth needed a space of t
Feb 23


Council Meeting Highlights – January 28, 2026: Rescue Unit, Ice Resurfacer, Highway 1 Speed Zone
This summary highlights the key decisions and updates from the January 28, 2026 meeting of Gull Lake Town Council. Present : Mayor Nasser Zanidean, Councillors Brandon Wessner, Steven Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, Tyson Migneault (arrived 7:07 p.m.), Administrator Emella Waiser Absent: Councillor Turton Meeting Overview Mayor Zanidean called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Staff & Committee Reports • Water Treatment 7:00 p.m. — December 2025 Water Report Pres
Feb 20


Another Win for Gull Lake: $15,000 Community Development Grant Announced
Gull Lake is once again on the provincial map for community leadership and long‑term investment. Innovation Federal Credit Union has announced its 2026 Community Development Grant recipients, contributing a total of $135,000 to six Saskatchewan organizations — and Gull Lake is proudly among them. Our community will receive $15,000 in support of the Gull Lake Community Hall project , delivered through the Gull Lake & District Recreational Complex Inc. This funding helps adva
Feb 20


☕ Coffee Row Chronicles: Burgers, Big Decisions, and the Great Prairie Weather Showdown
Only in Gull Lake can a stack of muffins settle a budget debate and a pig spleen challenge a supercomputer for bragging rights. This week, the Round Table regulars were in rare form—debating council decisions, celebrating a burger championship, and weathering a forecast duel, all before their second cup. The diner buzzed with warmth against the prairie chill, the air thick with the smell of strong coffee and fresh baking. Earl—the town’s unofficial chaos engine—tapped his mug
Feb 20


Gull Lake Wins the 2026 SW Rink Burger All Stars Championship
With a commanding 66% of the final vote, the Gull Lake Recreation Complex has officially been crowned the 2026 SW Rink Burger All Stars Champion , presented by SWT. It’s a win built on community pride, steady support, and the unmistakable flavour of a rink burger that’s become a local legend. This contest brought out the best of the southwest. Communities rallied, shared, and voted with heart—but Gull Lake held strong from start to finish, pushing through each round with mome
Feb 17


🍔 The Final Flip: Gull Lake Advances to the Championship Round
Gull Lake’s run through the South West Rink Burger All Stars has reached its biggest moment yet. After leading the field in three straight rounds , our hometown rink burger has officially earned a spot in the Finals —and now only two rinks remain. Gull Lake Dominates the Semifinals For the third consecutive round , Gull Lake topped all voting, earning 1,128 votes—a strong 33.6% of the 3,358 ballots cast. That surge pushed us past Kyle and secured our place in the championsh
Feb 13
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New Plaque Added to Memorial for 1980 CPR Steel Gang Crash — June 16 Events Planned in Webb
A new plaque has been added to the roadside memorial west of Webb to honour the 22 men who died in the 1980 CPR Prairie Steel Gang bus crash—the deadliest highway accident in Saskatchewan history and one of the worst in Canada. The addition provides more historical detail for the many travellers who stop at the site each year. Remembering the 1980 Crash On May 28, 1980, a westbound car crossed into the path of a school‑type bus carrying 30 CPR track workers. The impact rolled
Jun 14


Gull Lake Fire Responds to Garden Tractor Fire
A 911 call at 5:37 p.m. alerted emergency responders to a garden tractor fire on the lawn at the north end of the parking area at Autumn House. The garden tractor was cutting the lawn when it caught fire. The unit—the only mower used for groundskeeping—was fully involved when firefighters arrived, but the Gull Lake Fire Department extinguished the fire within minutes. No injuries occurred, and there was no damage to any buildings. The garden tractor was lost in the incident,
Jun 5


2026 Pig Spleen Forecast: “Volatile” Winter and Long Spring Ahead for Southwest Saskatchewan
Get ready for a wild ride, Southwest Saskatchewan. The much-anticipated 2026 Pig Spleen Forecast predicts a winter marked by “unpredictability,” “extreme swings,” and a spring that refuses to arrive on schedule. Whether you’re heading out for chores or sending the kids to school, you’ll want both your parka and your raincoat nearby. Shared on the Pig Spleen Weather Prognostication Facebook page by Jeff Woodward, this year’s outlook continues a long-standing Tompkins tradition
Jan 15
Upcoming Events in Gull Lake and Area

19th Cars in the Hills – Classic Rides Meet the Cypress Hills5 days to the eventSat, Jun 27Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park - Sas
Multiple DatesWeiner Wednesday Returns to InCyte! 🌭16 days to the eventWed, Jul 08InCyte Environmental Services Ltd
Multiple DatesGull Lake Community Market — Summer Series 202616 days to the eventWed, Jul 08Proton Avenue
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