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Saskatchewan Is Preparing To Vaccinate Children Ages 5 To 11
With delivery scheduled for mid-November 2021, Saskatchewan has ordered 112,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which is formulated specifically for children aged five to eleven. It is the goal of the Saskatchewan Health Authority at the present time to ensure that plans are in place for the delivery of vaccinations to this age group as soon as the COVID-19 vaccine receives approval from Health Canada. A wide range of locations will be available for vaccinations for chi
Oct 26, 2021


Town of Gull Lake Implements COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
At the September 29th, 2021 Council meeting, the Town Administrator was directed to prepare a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for the Town of Gull Lake. Town staff and council members will be required to provide proof of complete vaccination or to submit a weekly negative Covid-19 test. Additionally, delegation members wishing to attend meetings will be required to provide proof of complete vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test prior to being admitted to council meetings. The p
Oct 19, 2021


Public Health Order To Include Seating in Fast Food Restaurants
At 12:01 a.m. on Monday, October 18, a new Public Health Order will take effect, adding certain businesses and retail outlets to the list of establishments that require proof of vaccination or a negative test for public access. At the point of entry, proof of vaccination or a negative test will be required to gain access to: Seated dining areas in all restaurants including fast food restaurants; Liquor manufacturers conducting retail liquor sales; and Liquor stores with an i
Oct 15, 2021


Residents of Gull Lake Are Requested to Conserve Water Tomorrow
Drilling of the Town's new water well is moving forward. Pump testing of the new well will take place tomorrow. To facilitate the testing, the existing well will have to be shut down. The Town is asking residents to conserve water tomorrow (October 15, 2021) between the hours of 7:00 a.m. & 8:00 p.m. The second well that is currently being drilled was one of several short-term improvements to the Town's water supply system that were recommended in the Water Plant Upgrade Fe
Oct 14, 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
3 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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