Based on historical accounts from early RCMP detachment activity When Gull Lake opened its first RCMP detachment in 1909, the community was so new that most streets were little more than wagon tracks. Even so, the post soon faced its first major test—a cross-border chase involving two men already known in the region for stirring up trouble. That summer, Nye and Miller—described in early accounts as notorious horse thieves—slipped into the district and made off with two saddle

The coffee was hot at the Gull Lake Diner this week, and conversation flowed easily among the regulars. The usual crew—Edna, Hank, Mabel, Earl, Rita, and Mayor Binder—gathered at their favorite table, turning their attention to the stories shaping the town: a legacy built on compassion, the co-op’s promising progress, and a festival that brings everyone together. The Foundation: Remembering "Slim" Edna, the group’s unofficial historian, set her mug down with a deliberate clac

My grandfather, Slim Willman, with his team on a winter day. It’s easy to take for granted the simple act of turning on a kitchen tap. But for generations in Gull Lake, access to water was anything but simple—and that story runs right through my grandfather, George “Slim” Willman. Before the Tap: Water in Early Gull Lake Back in the early-to-mid 20th century, small towns like Gull Lake didn’t have the modern plumbing and infrastructure we rely on today. Instead, families depe

– January 18, 2026 It is with profound sadness that the family of Mr. Norman Girodat of Gull Lake, SK, announce his passing on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current, SK. Celebration of Life • Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM • Gull Lake Community Hall, Gull Lake, SK Donations In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to any family that is battling cancer. Acknowledgements The family sincerely thanks everyone who has reached out

Over the next several weeks, we’ll look at ideas already working in other small towns—practical, creative, or community‑building—and ask a simple question: could they work here in Gull Lake? These aren’t proposals or plans, just possibilities to spark conversation and help us imagine what our town could try next. Across the Prairies, one of the most surprisingly effective community‑building ideas isn’t a festival, a market, or a concert. It’s something much simpler — and much

Date of Passing: December 26, 2025 Age: 45 Residence: Swift Current, Saskatchewan Anthony Dennis Bollman passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 45. He was born on January 23, 1980, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. He will be dearly missed by his mother, Beverley Bollman , and his siblings Angela (Ron) Bollman, Melinda (Silvana) Bollman, and their children. Anthony was predeceased by his father Dennis Bollman and his older brother Jonathan Bollman. He will also b