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🥌 Curling Season Prep Underway—Repairs, Gratitude, and a Look Ahead
The off-season has been anything but quiet at the Gull Lake and District Curling Rink. As shared in a recent update from the Curling Board, the team has been hard at work tackling a full slate of challenges—from water damage and rodent issues to plant complications and hood upgrades—all with one goal in mind: getting the rink ready to welcome curlers back for another season. “We’re currently hard at work making major repairs to our plant so that our rink will be ready to roll
Nov 10, 2025


☕ Coffee Row Chronicles: Signals, Sparks, and Hockey Sticks
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
Oct 31, 2025


Gull Lake Council Meeting – October 8, 2025: Sidewalk Upgrades and Nearly $10K in Grants
The Gull Lake Town Council met for its regular session on October 8 in Council Chambers at 2378 Proton Avenue. Present: Mayor Nasser Zanidean Councillors: Tyson Migneault, Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steven Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin Administrator: Emella Waiser 📝 Meeting Highlights Approvals & Financials Previous Minutes: Council approved the minutes from September 24, 2025. Monthly Financials: September 2025 statements were reviewed and approved. Payment
Oct 30, 2025


☕ Coffee Row Chronicles“Pipes, Pages, and Pucks”
🚧 Sewer Service Linings Mayor Binder (steady): “Council approved sewer lining from the street right into two homes. Less digging, less mess, fewer headaches.” Mabel (earthy, dry): “About time. Pipes shouldn’t sound like Earl after chili night.” Hank (plain‑spoken, loyal): “Better than tearing up the street. No one needs their yard turned into a trench.” Edna (dramatic): “Well, it’s about time council did something sensible. Gull Lake deserves modern solutions, not patche
Oct 10, 2025


Spotlight: Gull Lake Recreation Complex—The Heart of Our Community
Inside the Gull Lake Recreation Complex, the skating rink is more than just a place to lace up—it’s a cornerstone of winter life in our town. Operated by a dedicated volunteer board and supported by a network of local volunteers, the rink runs smoothly thanks to those who help keep the games going, the events running, and the spirit alive. Staff work hard to maintain top‑quality ice, and the concession stand adds to the experience with good food and friendly service. 🏒 Minor
Oct 3, 2025


Community Support Powers Major Rink Upgrades Ahead of Ice Season
As preparations begin for another busy ice season, the Gull Lake Recreation Complex is celebrating a series of major plant upgrades made possible through the generosity of local municipalities, businesses, and community partners. This fall, T yson Migneault and Kyle Downey unveiled the rink’s new Closed Loop Compressor cooling system , a significant improvement that will enhance efficiency and reliability for years to come. In addition to the new system, upgrades were also
Sep 28, 2025
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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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