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Obituary: Alan James Gedny
March 14, 1947 – November 10, 2026 Opening Line Alan James Gedny of Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, passed away on November 10, 2026, at the age of 79. Life & Legacy Alan was born on March 14, 1947, to Bob and Hazel Gedny in Trail, British Columbia. He was raised in Gull Lake and lived there for the remainder of his life. He married Mary Lou Ruetz on July 15, 1972. Alan worked in an auto body shop for more than 25 years. He later obtained his Class 1A driver's licence and worked as
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Obituary: Alice Evelyn Buck (Cooke)
November 14, 1932 – October 10, 2026 Opening Line We share the passing of Alice Evelyn Buck (Cooke), 93, of Gull Lake, who passed away on October 10, 2026. Life & Legacy Alice was born in Eastend, Saskatchewan, to Walter and Eloise Cooke on November 14, 1932. She spent her early years in the Ravenscrag and Eastend area and later lived and worked in Alberta. Alice married Delwood Buck on November 14, 1952. The couple farmed in the Aldag district south of Gull Lake before movin
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Obituary: Patricia Mary Busse
Patricia Mary Busse, age 76, of Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, passed away on October 19, 2026 at the Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current. Interment A private interment took place at the Gull Lake Cemetery. Gathering A gathering for family and friends will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026 1:30 p.m. Elk’s Hall, Gull Lake Funeral Home Arrangements entrusted to Warren's Funeral Home. For the complete obituary, condolences, and additional service information, please vis
Oct 211 min read


Obituary: Glenn Albert Holding
January 4, 1948 – October 15, 2026 Opening Line We share the passing of Glenn Albert Holding, 78, of Tompkins, who passed away on October 15, 2026. Life & Legacy Glenn was born in Gull Lake to Augusta and Randy Holding on January 4, 1948. He trained as an agricultural mechanic at SAIT and farmed in the Tompkins area for many years. He contributed to community projects including the Tompkins Lions Club, the Tompkins Community Hall, and later volunteer work at Lac Pelletier. Fa
Oct 201 min read


Obituary: Robert Gerald Ford
March 5, 1934 – September 9, 2026 Gull Lake & Tompkins, Saskatchewan Opening Line We remember and honour the life of Robert Gerald Ford, who passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 92, at the Gull Lake Special Care Home. Life & Legacy Gerald was born on March 5, 1934, the fourth of six sons to Ted and Emily Ford. The Ford family lived on the homestead west of Tompkins before moving into town the same year Gerald was born. Tompkins in those days was a lively place, m
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Obituary: Steven Vernon Small
1950 – 2026 Opening Line We share the passing of Steven Vernon Small, who passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026. Life & Legacy Steven was born in Gull Lake on March 9, 1950. He earned a Master of Education from the University of Saskatchewan and worked in education in Saskatoon, Vancouver, and later in Swift Current. He founded Maverick School in 1993 and served in various teaching and board roles. Steven also farmed in the Clairbank area and participated in community
Sep 221 min read
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People Who Built Gull Lake: Joe Ohlheiser
Ohlheiser's Meat Market -1910. L-R - RoseOhlheiser, Joe Ohlheiser, Philip Zettel, unknown When people think about the builders of early Gull Lake, they often picture merchants, farmers, and town founders. But some community builders wore several hats. One was Joe Ohlheiser, an early businessman, musician and settler whose contributions extended far beyond his butcher shop. Early Business Roots Joe Ohlheiser was among Gull Lake's earliest business owners. By 1907 he owned a me
Nov 7


Gull Lake Teams Advance as Volleyball Playoffs Begin
Volleyball playoff season is here, and Gull Lake will be represented at both the junior and senior levels as teams compete for district and provincial opportunities. Junior Girls Advance to District Championship The Gull Lake junior girls volleyball team has earned a spot in the SWAC Junior Girls District Championship after advancing through sectional playoffs. The team will compete in Hazlet on November 7 alongside Centennial, Frontier, Leader, and the host team. Gull Lake w
Nov 3


People Who Built Gull Lake: William Green
Homesteaders travelling south from Gull Lake in the early settlement era. The arrival of new settlers helped shape the community William Green worked to develop in the early 1900s. Every town has people whose names quietly shaped its future. In Gull Lake's early years, few played a more important role in that process than William Green. An American from Fort Benton, Montana, Green served as the land agent for Conrad and Price, the men who purchased the former "76" Ranch holdi
Nov 1
Upcoming Events in Gull Lake and Area

SWT Lyceum Theatre to Host Grey Cup Party in Gull LakeSun, Nov 15SWT Lyceum Theatre
Multiple DatesShaunavon's Christmas Craft & Trade Show12 days to the eventFri, Nov 27The Shaunavon Elks Hall

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