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☕ Coffee Row Chronicles: The Slow Brew of Progress
Some folks fear change. In Gull Lake, they fear new gravy. The Hook Word moves quickly at the Round Table: Akash Karwal is now the owner of the Empire Diner, with Jamba staying on to keep the place steady. People are already talking about possible menu updates, themed nights, and whether karaoke is a good idea or a community hazard. Mabel tops up the coffees with her usual steady hand. “Change isn’t the enemy,” she says. “Losing our sense of community is.” The Friction Earl,
1 day ago


Gull Lake History Series: Six Stories From Our Past
On April 15, during National Canadian Film Day, the Gull Lake Tourism/Economic Development Committee premiered a new six‑part history series at the SWT Lyceum Theatre. Each video shares a different piece of our community’s past through the voices of local storytellers. The full series is now available online, offering a grounded look at the people, places, and work that shaped Gull Lake and the surrounding region. Music Machines of the Early 1900s Featuring: Norman White Norm
2 days ago


How Gull Lake Built Its First Hospital, One Room at a Time
Long before Gull Lake had a modern hospital, health care here was held together by determination, borrowed rooms, and the steady work of local women who refused to let the community go without care. Much of what we know about these early years comes from Gull Lake Memories—A History of the Town of Gull Lake , which preserves the hospital’s earliest records and recollections. The “Bit by Bit” Era (1912–1914) The earliest records point to 1912, when a small cottage hospital ope
6 days ago


🕰️ Gull Lake in Motion: Council, Growing Pains, and the Shaunavon Lineup (1912–1914)
Gull Lake entered 1913 with a new council and a community already pushing past its early boundaries. Charles Morrison took the mayor’s chair, joined by councillors McCue, Tyler, R. Shingler, Markuson, George Donegan, and N.R. Hoffman. J.S. Tweed and F.V. Davies were appointed auditors; Dr. J.B. Swanson became Medical Health Officer, and the town made its first offer of appointment to solicitor R.E. Alexander—names that shaped the town’s early civic foundations. Early decision
Apr 12


New Season, New Discoveries: T. rex Discovery Centre Unveils Major Exhibit Additions for 2026
The T. rex Discovery Centre in Eastend is getting ready to open for the 2026 season on May 16 , and visitors will see several new additions when they walk through the doors. The biggest change is a dramatic new scene built around Scotty — the world’s largest Tyrannosaurus rex — now shown in a dynamic hunting pose. Later this spring, the centre will install t wo life-size Thescelosaurus casts , completing a long-imagined display that shows Scotty interacting with prey. The
Apr 10


Forecasts, Film Reels, and Forty‑Seven Stories
Only in Gull Lake can a pig spleen, a supercomputer, and a Lyceum premiere collide before lunch. The Round Table — Mid‑Morning The diner door swung open with the kind of prairie gust that always meant Earl had arrived with news he intended to weaponize. “Judging by the wind,” Mabel said, pouring coffee, “either March is back… or Earl’s about to declare victory.” “It’s victory,” Earl announced. “Pig Spleen: four. Supercomputer: two.” Edna raised an eyebrow over her For Posteri
Apr 9
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Empire Diner Moves Forward With New Ownership and Familiar Faces
Left: Manager Jamba | Right: Owner Akash Karwal At a Glance — Empire Diner Owner: Akash Karwal (new) Manager: Jamba (continuing) Menu: Current items staying; new recipes, offers, and themed nights being explored Updates: Considering interior/exterior renovations to modernize the space The Empire Diner in downtown Gull Lake is beginning a new chapter. New owner Akash Karwal , who took over the business about six months ago, says the decision to invest here came down to the
7 days ago


Andrew Robertson Brings a New Mural to Gull Lake
A striking new black‑and‑white mural is coming to life on the north wall of Campbell’s Accommodations Fourplex , along Rutland Avenue and 2nd Street —a well‑traveled stretch of Highway 37 as it moves through Gull Lake. Local artist Andrew Robertson—known across southwest Saskatchewan for his monochromatic murals and large‑scale public art—began painting this week and is already more than halfway through. The piece features a young girl surrounded by sweeping black‑and‑white
Apr 11


🏆 March Showdown: Pig Spleen vs. Supercomputer
March in Southwest Saskatchewan delivered the full prairie sampler: warm spells, sharp cold snaps, surprise moisture, and a general refusal to commit to spring. Perfect conditions for another round of our friendly forecasting rivalry between the Tompkins Pig Spleen Forecast and Environment Canada’s Supercomputer‑powered seasonal outlook. Here’s how we score each month in the Pig Spleen vs. Supercomputer rivalry: How the Scoring Works Each forecast earns 1 point for each cor
Apr 8
Upcoming Events in Gull Lake and Area

Local vendors, handmade products, and a great reason to spend a spring day in Maple Creek.Multiple DatesSat, Apr 25Town-Maple Creek Armories
Canadian Independent Bookstore Day at Yellow Canary Books & StationerySat, Apr 25Yellow Canary Books & Stationery

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