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Tompkins Students Paint Hydrants With Creative Colourful Designs.
The Village of Tompkins Fire Hydrant Project has been in the works for awhile. The Village approached the school to see if we would like to paint the hydrants in town and we jumped at the chance. They provided the supplies and we supplied the creativity and artistry. We couldn't be happier with how these turned out!! It always amazes me what our K-5 students can create! These fire hydrants look amazing and the students have all said they will return to town and show their kid
Jul 1, 2022


Tompkins Water Plant Fundraiser Received Amazing Support
On behalf of the Village of Tompkins council, we cannot express how thankful we are for the amazing support we have received for the water plant fundraiser. We would like to send a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped, donated, and supported us in any way. Without all of you, we wouldn’t have had such a successful fundraiser. Source: Tompkins, Saskatchewan
May 11, 2022


Guang Dong Palace Opens With a New Look
Ken and Emily To, the owners of the Guang Dong Palace restaurant, opened their doors to indoor dining today, with some significant changes to their restaurant. They have installed new flooring and reupholstered the booth and chair seating, giving the restaurant a fresh new appearance. Come out for a delicious meal and to see the new look of the Guang Dong Palace family restaurant! Blake Campbell Gull Lake Events Photos Source: Guang Dong Palace Family Restaurant
Apr 22, 2022


Tompkins Water Plant Fundraiser
DONATIONS WANTED! We are looking for donations of beef, buns, salad, dessert, and prizes! Contact the village office if you are able to donate. We appreciate all the help with the donations. TICKETS! Tickets can be obtained by calling or visiting the Village Office (306-622-2020) or the Tompkins Credit Union (306-622-2200). You can also purchase tickets and have them delivered to Gull Lake by calling or texting Terry Churchill at 306-671-7650. Source: Tompkins, Saskatchewan
Apr 12, 2022


Tompkins Fire Department Participating in the Fire Chiefs 50/50 Raffle
The Tompkins Fire Department will participate in the weekly 50/50 raffle sponsored by the Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs . The weekly 50/50 raffle is a fundraiser for Saskatchewan's volunteer fire departments. Tickets for the draw will be available beginning March 16th at https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffles . When purchasing your tickets, you can select to assist your local fire department by selecting them from the "in support of" drop-down menu. The raffle provides a
Mar 14, 2022


Tompkins Skating Rink Online Auction
In lieu of a steak and lobster fundraiser, the Tompkins Skating Rink is holding an online auction. The online auction will begin at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8 and conclude at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15. To create an account and register to bid go to www.32auctions.com/tompkinsrink2022 . Tompkins Skating Rink
Feb 7, 2022
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From Horses to Hydrants: The Legacy of "Slim" Willman
My grandfather, Slim Willman, with his team on a winter day. It’s easy to take for granted the simple act of turning on a kitchen tap. But for generations in Gull Lake, access to water was anything but simple—and that story runs right through my grandfather, George “Slim” Willman. Before the Tap: Water in Early Gull Lake Back in the early-to-mid 20th century, small towns like Gull Lake didn’t have the modern plumbing and infrastructure we rely on today. Instead, families depe
Jan 23


Gull Lake’s Doug Logan: China Trade Deal is a "Lifeline"
There’s a fresh sense of cautious optimism across the prairies this week, following a major diplomatic breakthrough in Beijing. After a high-stakes trade mission led by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, Canada has secured a deal to dismantle the punishing 100% tariffs that have crippled the nation’s canola industry. For producers like Doug Logan, who farms near Gull Lake, this announcement is more than a headline—it’s a lifeline for the 2026 growi
Jan 18


2026 Pig Spleen Forecast: “Volatile” Winter and Long Spring Ahead for Southwest Saskatchewan
Get ready for a wild ride, Southwest Saskatchewan. The much-anticipated 2026 Pig Spleen Forecast predicts a winter marked by “unpredictability,” “extreme swings,” and a spring that refuses to arrive on schedule. Whether you’re heading out for chores or sending the kids to school, you’ll want both your parka and your raincoat nearby. Shared on the Pig Spleen Weather Prognostication Facebook page by Jeff Woodward , this year’s outlook continues a long-standing Tompkins traditi
Jan 15
Upcoming Events in Gull Lake and Area

Valentine’s Afternoon Dance with the Fugitives2 days to the eventFri, Feb 06Tompkins Community Centre


Gull Lake Sr. Greyhounds vs Shaunavon — Home Game3 days to the eventSat, Feb 07Gull Lake Rec Complex
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