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Obituary: Larry Sutton — Gull Lake, Saskatchewan
May 3, 1945–December 14, 2025 (age 80) It is with extremely heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Larry Sutton announce his passing on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Service Details Please be advised that Larry’s funeral, scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, 2026, will include a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. at Gull Lake Cemetery, followed by a celebration of life at 2:00 p.m. at the Elks Hall. Pastor Tyler Moll will officiate Donations & Memorials For those wishing, memorial con
Dec 17, 2025


Highlights from November 26 Council Meeting: Highway 4 Overpass, Hampers, Insurance, and More
Highway improvements, Christmas hampers, and insurance topped the agenda at Council’s November 26 meeting. Attendance All but one Councillor attended the meeting, ensuring a quorum and full discussion. Present: Mayor Nasser Zanidean; Councillors Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steven Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin; Administrator Emella Waiser Absent: Councillor Tyson Migneault Reports Water Plant (October 2025 report, D. Vold) : Plain‑language: Tracks Gull Lake’s wat
Dec 17, 2025


Coffee Row Chronicles: Sidewalks, Recipes, and Holiday Cheer
Snow boots thudded against the diner floor, steam rising from mugs as the regulars settled in. This week in Gull Lake : sidewalks cleared not just for bylaw but for neighbors; a recipe book fundraiser serving up support for Autumn House ; and holiday cheer both at home and down the road. At Coffee Row, the stories spilled as freely as the coffee. Community Care Starts at the Curb Edna brushed snow from her scarf and tapped her mug. “A clear sidewalk says, ‘I care about who wa
Dec 11, 2025


Celebrating Gull Lake’s Everyday Heroes
Every town has its unsung heroes. In Gull Lake, our heroes aren’t distant—they’re our neighbors, friends, and family, whose actions quietly strengthen our community. The stories featured on the Gull Lake Events website, under the Community Heroes tag, remind us that leadership, courage, creativity, and service are woven into our town’s fabric. Courage in Crisis: Gull Lake Firefighters Under the leadership of Fire Chief Bently Gibson , Gull Lake’s firefighters have answered t
Dec 2, 2025


Heritage Grant Strengthens Gull Lake Downtown Investment Momentum
Artist’s rendering of the restored Old Pharmacy facade—a project now supported by a $20,000 Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation grant The Gull Lake Property Development Cooperative has received a $20,000 grant from the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation to support facade restoration on its downtown revitalization project. The funding brings the cooperative’s total investment to $55,000, marking a significant milestone in efforts to restore the former drugstore building on Proton
Nov 28, 2025


Obituary: Dylan Shea McGregor—Tompkins, Saskatchewan
May 3, 1982 – November 21, 2025 (age 43) Opening Line We remember and honor the life of Mr. Dylan Shea McGregor, who passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, at the ranch south of Tompkins where he grew up. Service Details Celebration of Life Service : Friday, November 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Location: Tompkins Community Hall, Tompkins, Saskatchewan Officiants : Rev. Jesse Miller and Rev. Eleanor Rockabar Family & Legacy Survived by : Wife Stacy; children Gavin Glenn McGr
Nov 24, 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
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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