The smell of sizzling bacon drifts through the Gull Lake Diner, mingling with the rich aroma of fresh coffee. Mugs clink and the low hum of conversation weaves between the clatter of forks and the scrape of chairs on the checkered linoleum. Outside, a dusting of snow glows under the morning sun, but inside it’s all warmth and familiarity. Hank sits in his usual spot, stoic as ever. Edna’s glasses are perched on her nose as she reads, and Mabel knits quietly next to a steamin

The strength of community spirit showed immediately after the online auction opened. Just hours in, the Rinkfundraiser2025 auction for Dylan and Stacey McGregor’s medical journey had already raised $17,180 —nearly doubling its $10,000 goal before the first day was done. The Tompkins Skating Rink’s Facebook post on November 9 was the first call to action, inviting people to donate, bid, and support Dylan & Stacey. That early announcement gave neighbors time to prepare items,

Myth: “That will never work here.” The assumption is that when new ideas or opportunities arise, they simply won’t work here—especially businesses, because of our proximity to the city, or in other cases because the idea of change can be hard to accept. Reality: Proof in Our Own Backyard Gull Lake has lived both sides of this myth. • Campbell’s Accommodations When my wife and I converted long‑term rental units into short‑term accommodations, some said visitors would prefer

August 5, 1937 – November 3, 2025 Opening Line We remember and honor the life of Mrs. Joyce Countryman, who passed away on November 3, 2025. Service Details Memorial Service: Friday, November 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Location: Knox United Church, Gull Lake, Saskatchewan Officiant: Rev. Ken Schrag Interment: Gull Lake Cemetery Family & Legacy Survived by : Daughter Kim; granddaughter Jessica (Travis); grandson Justice (Teagen); great‑grandchildren Tehya, Kael, Connor, and Austin

(Part of our ongoing reflections on Gull Lake’s future) In many small towns like Gull Lake, the absence of a newspaper or dedicated news outlet leaves a gap in how stories are told and how communities see themselves. This editorial explores why that matters—and how we’ve worked to fill that gap. “Has Gull Lake heard of the internet?” That was the blunt question a marketer asked during my first term as mayor. At the time, many of our businesses weren’t listed on Google, and th

In the photo above, you can spot the old Co‑op building and the corner that once held Al’s Bakery—both central to Gull Lake’s story.” In a recent Facebook post, I asked for your favorite memories of Proton Avenue—and the responses poured in. What began as a simple reflection on our main street quickly became something more: a living archive of Gull Lake’s heart. 🍩 Al’s Bakery—The Sweetest Stop in Town For me, the first memory is the smell. “I noticed the scent the moment I w