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Success Story: South West Chronic Disease Support Inc. Raised Over $4,000 at Bingo Night Fundraiser
The South West Chronic Disease Support Inc. hosted a lively and packed Bingo night on Friday at the Legion Hall in Shaunavon , bringing together a packed house of Southwest residents for an evening of fun and fundraising. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of attendees and donors, the event raised over $4,000 to support chronic disease resources in the region. The organization extended its gratitude to the many individuals and businesses that contributed to the success
Apr 15, 2025


Coffee Row Chronicles: Hometown Heroes, Community Highlights, and Road to Revival
The Main Street Café buzzed with energy on a warm April morning, sunlight spilling through its broad windows. This was another scene straight out of the Coffee Row Chronicles , where the streets of Gull Lake were alive with residents enjoying the fresh spring air. Inside, the café’s usual crowd had gathered in their favorite booth, with Edna Macgillivary, Lila Howard, Marge Grey, Nora Aldag, Conrad Boone, Mark Price, Roger Winslow, and Granny Irene deep in conversation, their
Apr 8, 2025


Gull Lake Local Brett Reynolds Named CPKC's 2025 Railroader of the Year: A Well-Deserved Recognition
Gull Lake is proud to celebrate one of its own. Brett Reynolds, Track Maintenance Foreman, has been named CPKC’s 2025 Railroader of the Year, an incredible honor recognizing his 36 years of exceptional service. As highlighted in a post by CPKC, Brett’s dedication, resilience, and leadership continue to shine through as he works to keep trains moving safely, even in the harshest conditions on the Maple Creek subdivision in Saskatchewan. He has earned widespread respect for his
Apr 4, 2025


Coffee Row Chronicles: Renovations, Resolutions, and a Rising Star
A familiar scene unfolded in the Gull Lake Café, a regular setting for the Coffee Row Chronicles , as Granny Irene shuffled in, her small pouch of trinkets jangling softly. The rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the warmth of cinnamon rolls filled the air, mingling with the quiet clatter of dishes and the murmur of morning chatter. Irene took her seat across from Marge Grey, who was already sipping her favorite Earl Grey tea at their usual spot in the Gull Lake Café. “S
Apr 1, 2025


Coffee Row Chronicles: "Treasured Beginnings and Bold Choices
The Main Street Café in Gull Lake was busy with discussion and coffee mugs clinking. In the heart of the ongoing tales from Coffee Row Chronicles, the regulars had gathered around their favorite corner table, eager to exchange the latest news. " Capel Gwyn Antiques & Collectibles opens this Saturday in the former Anglican Church! ! " Roger Winslow waved a flyer, his eyes sparkling. "Finally, a place for finding unique treasures." Granny Irene sipped her coffee and smiled
Mar 25, 2025


"Discover Unique Treasures at Capel Gwyn Antiques & Collectibles—Opening on March 29th!
Capel Gwyn Antiques & Collectibles will formally open its doors on Saturday, March 29th, at 10 a.m., in Gull Lake . The business, located at 3375 Rutland Ave in the former Anglican church, promises to delight visitors with a selected assortment of antiques and collectibles. It is conveniently located just off Highway 1. The new initiative intends to entice longtime Marketplace consumers, as well as neighbors and friends from near and far. Carl and Charlene Blackwell , former
Mar 22, 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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