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

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

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, se

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

🚧 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 patched‑up