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Key Decisions from Gull Lake Town Council: April 23 – Equipment Purchases, Tree Maintenance, and New Business Incentives
The Gull Lake Town Council convened for its regular meeting on April 23, 2025, in the Town Council Chambers at 2378 Proton Avenue. Mayor Nasser Zanidean presided over the meeting, with Councillors Tyson Migneault (joined at 7:12 p.m.), Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steve Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrator Dawnette Peterson confirming a quorum. Gull Lake Town Council Meeting Minutes and Financial Approvals The council approved the minutes from the Apr
May 16, 2025


Saskatchewan Employment Standards: How Gull Lake Businesses & Employees Are Affected
The Government of Saskatchewan has passed significant Employment Standards Amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act , directly affecting businesses and workers across the province—including those in Gull Lake . These updates, effective later this fiscal year, aim to support business growth while strengthening employee protections . How Employers in Gull Lake Are Affected by the Amendments More Flexible Work Scheduling for Gull Lake Businesses Employers can now define a
May 14, 2025


Key Decisions from Gull Lake Town Council: April 9 - Leadership Appointment, Downtown Lots Sale, and Speeding Concerns
The Gull Lake Town Council convened for its regular meeting on April 9, 2025, in the Town Council Chambers. Mayor Nasser Zanidean chaired the meeting, joined by Councillors Tyson Migneault (joined at 7:03 p.m.), Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steve Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Assistant Administrator Emella Waiser, confirming a quorum for the meeting. Meeting Minutes and Financial Approvals The council approved the minutes from the March 26, 2025, meeting. Fi
Apr 30, 2025


Key Decisions from Gull Lake Town Council: March 26 – Pool Staffing, Cannabis Approval, and Leadership Transition
The Gull Lake Town Council convened for its regular meeting on March 26, 2025, in the Town Council Chambers. Mayor Nasser Zanidean chaired the meeting, joined by Councillors Tyson Migneault (joined at 7:05), Karen Turton (via telephone), Brandon Wessner, Steve Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrator Dawnette Peterson, confirming a quorum for the meeting. Meeting Minutes and Financial Approvals The council approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025, meet
Apr 14, 2025


Meet the Owners of Capel Gwyn Antiques & Collectibles
Carl and Charlene Blackwell The former Anglican Church in Gull Lake, which is located at 3375 Rutland Avenue, has undergone a remarkable change. Once a place of worship, it is now a sanctuary for antiques and collectibles that Carl and Charlene Blackwell have carefully chosen. As proud former residents of Gull Lake, Carl and Charlene have returned to their origins with the opening of Capel Gwyn Antiques & Collectibles. This endeavor is not merely a business for them; it is th
Apr 6, 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
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🏆 February Showdown Verdict: Pig Spleen vs. Supercomputer
Running Score: Pig Spleen 2—Weather Supercomputer 1 A frost‑covered prairie under a restless sky. On one side, a digital thermometer climbing into record territory. On the other, a humble pig spleen sitting beside a parka and a raincoat—because this is Saskatchewan, and we prepare for everything. After a February that felt like three seasons in 28 days, it’s time to settle Round Two of our winter weather showdown. We saw record‑breaking warmth, a polar vortex, and wind gusts
Mar 10


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
Mar 7


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
Mar 4
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