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Restoring the Historic Gull Lake Pharmacy Building: A New Opportunity for Professional, Retail, and Rental Space
MAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES! Tour Gull Lake Property Development Cooperatives Local initiative at 2460 Proton Ave on Thursday, June 6th from 3-6pm at our 'Come & Go' open house. This open house is your chance to view the property and hear about Phase 1 work that is planned. You can also find out more about investment options and return on investment plans. If you cannot attend day of open house please contact Lindsay Alliban, GullLakeEDC@gmail.com to make an appointment to view
May 24, 2024


Tompkins Lioness Support Local and Area Community Organizations
The Tompkins Lioness shared a list of local and regional groups to whom they donated funds. Tompkins Lioness thanks everyone for their support! We have proudly supported our community and area with donations: Chinook Regional Library-Tompkins Branch Country Fair Tompkins Community Centre Tompkins School Tompkins Seniors Tompkins Skating Rink Tompkins Steak & Lobster Tompkins Community Members in need Terry Fox Run Carmichael Community Club Gull Lake Christmas Hampers Gull Lak
Mar 7, 2024


Tompkins Fundraiser Raises $9,280.00
On October 21, 2023, the Tompkins Country Carnival and Halloween Dance raised $9,280.00, which was split evenly between the Waterplant and the Library. The Village Council expressed the following thanks to everyone who contributed to the event's success. The Village of Tompkins Mayor, Council, staff, Tompkins Library Board, and residents would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to the DJ, Tompkins Legion, businesses, individuals, and organizations for the many monetary donations,
Nov 4, 2023


Gull Lake Museum/Visitor Centre 2023 Highlights
The Museum Visitor Centre began the year with a well-attended Canada Day Celebration BBQ. The Monday Ladies Teas, which are always popular, were well attended. The Gull Lake Tourism Committee expanded the Museum this year by adding a Visitor Centre and the Prairie Handmade Gift Shop. With the additions and being open seven days a week in July and August, we closed the year with over 200 visitors! We'd like to thank our Tourism Ambassadors Alexa Atem and Kaydence Haithwaite fo
Sep 4, 2023


Dutchman Camper Stolen From Tompkins
A white 1997 Dutchman camper with Saskatchewan licence plate 667MNS, a teal horizontal stripe along the sides, and a length of 26 feet was stolen from Tompkins. The theft happened on August 15, 2023, about 6:20 a.m. The suspect truck is a black crew cab short box with a thick chrome accent on the front driver's, and may have a slip tank in the back.. If you have any information relating to this advisory, please contact 9-1-1 or 310-RCMP. Source: Everbridge Mass Notification
Aug 17, 2023


Meet Gull Lake Museum/Visitor Centre Tourism Ambassador Kaydence Haithwaite
My name is Kaydence Haithwaite, and I am one of the Tourism Ambassadors for the summer of 2023! I have lived in Gull Lake my whole life, and recently graduated this year! I love finding out the local history of our town, and seeing all of the fascinating items that the museum has collected throughout the years! I am lucky enough to have this position for 2 years in a row, and can't wait to see all of your smiling faces again this summer! Kaydence Haithwaite
Jul 3, 2023
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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
Upcoming Events in Gull Lake and Area

Multiple DatesSWT Lyceum Theatre Film Event: Iron Lung0 days to the eventTue, Mar 10SWT Lyceum Theatre



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