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Saskatchewan’s Measured Response to U.S. Tariffs
Premier Scott Moe addressed his concerns about the tariffs announced by President Trump on his Facebook page. Moe underscored the far-reaching implications of these tariffs, both for the United States and its trading partners, such as Saskatchewan. "President Trump is just simply wrong when he says Canada has nothing the USA needs," Moe said. "American farmers need Canadian fuel and fertilizer to grow their crops," he said, emphasizing how important Saskatchewan is to the eco
Mar 4, 2025


Supporting Canadian Businesses: What Regular Canadians Can Do to Help Amid Tariffs
The recent imposition of tariffs by the United States on Canadian goods will have a huge impact on our economies and communities. A 25% tariff on most items and a 10% tax on energy exports are not merely economic measures; they strike at the heart of the relationship between two closely related countries. Canadian leaders, from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to provincial leaders like Premier Doug Ford, have risen to the occasion. Retaliatory taxes on $30 billion in US goods h
Mar 4, 2025


Enhancing Trade Relations: Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's Mission in Washington, D.C. and Mexico
Released on February 7, 2025 As Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe prepares for his next trip to Washington, D.C. and Mexico, the emphasis is firmly on improving trade relations and maintaining the prosperity of both Canada and its important international partners. This mission has great promise for improving economic partnership and tackling critical issues affecting businesses and people on both sides of the border. A Strategic Visit to Washington, D.C. Premier Moe's itinerary
Feb 7, 2025


Relief from Federal Carbon Tax Coming to Saskatchewan Residents in 2024
Saskatchewan residents will be exempt from the federal carbon tax beginning in 2024. SaskEnergy and SaskPower will eliminate the federal carbon tax from home heating in Saskatchewan beginning January 1, 2024, benefiting residents who were excluded from the federal government's decision to exempt the carbon price on home heating oil. This will save the average Saskatchewan family $400 by 2024. SaskPower will eliminate the carbon tax on heating by lowering the federal carbon ta
Dec 29, 2023


Gull Lake's Population Drops by 13.2 Percent
Statistics Canada released some of the official 2021 Census population details today. Today, Statistics Canada released some population profile data from the 2021 census. The Town of Gull Lake officially had a population of 908 residents in the 2021 census. According to census data, Gull Lake's population has decreased by 13.2 percent since the 2016 census. This reduction more than negated the 5.8% gain seen in the 2016 census and is substantially below the all-time low of 9
Feb 9, 2022


Saskatchewan COVID-19 Case Management and Testing Update
Saskatchewan residents are being asked to use rapid antigen testing kits to monitor for COVID-19. Residents who receive a positive rapid antigen test or confirmatory PCR test will be required to self-isolate for five days, down from ten. If you have COVID-19 symptoms, you should immediately isolate yourself and seek a PCR test at a Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) testing site. As part of COVID-19 case management protocols, all residents are required to self-isolate and no
Dec 30, 2021
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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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