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Town Council Decisions – October 22: Rescue Unit, Water, and More
Here’s a summary of the major decisions and updates discussed during the October 22 Gull Lake Town Council meeting. Present : Mayor Nasser Zanidean; Councillors Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steven Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin; Administrator Emella Waiser Absent : Councillor Tyson Migneault Meeting Overview Mayor Zanidean called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A quorum was present. Staff & Committee Reports Water Plant : September 2025 report presented by D. Vo
Nov 17, 2025


☕ Coffee Row Chronicles: Signals, Sparks, and Hockey Sticks
The October wind rattled the windows of the Gull Lake Diner, sending a shiver through the regulars huddled around their usual table. Inside, the smell of bacon and coffee wrapped around them like a blanket, and the talk was as lively as ever. Edna, sharp-eyed and sharper-tongued, peered over her glasses at the notice board. “Well, I saw that business about the Southwest Regional Emergency Measures Organization (SWREMO) rolling out their new emergency alerts,” she declared, s
Oct 31, 2025


🚨 Southwest Regional EMO Rolls Out New Emergency Alert System
Gull Lake’s fire hall—home to local fire, rescue, and ambulance services—is part of the regional network supported by the new Southwest EMO emergency alert system. Gull Lake Residents: Sign Up Now for Real-Time Safety Alerts The Southwest Regional Emergency Measures Organization (SWREMO) is rolling out a new emergency notification system to help keep Gull Lake and surrounding communities safer and better informed. Registration is quick and free, ensuring you’ll receive timely
Oct 29, 2025


Community Call: Autumn House Seeks Year-End Support for Safety Upgrade
According to a recent post from Autumn House on their Facebook page, the facility is encouraging year‑end donations as 2025 draws to a close. With tax season approaching, they note that contributions made before December 31 will be eligible for a receipt—giving donors the opportunity to support a local cause while also receiving a benefit on this year’s return. The seniors’ care facility has identified a pressing need in its fire suppression system, with repair and replacemen
Oct 28, 2025


Honouring 40 Years of Service: Anthony Huckabay Receives Second Bar to Governor General’s Medal
Anthony Huckabay Gull Lake is proud to recognize former resident Anthony Huckabay, Advanced Care Paramedic with the Saskatchewan Health Authority in Melville, for receiving a second bar to his Governor General’s Exemplary Service Medal —a rare and prestigious honour marking 40 years of dedicated, exceptional service to the province of Saskatchewan. This milestone reflects not only Anthony’s longevity in the field, but his unwavering commitment to excellence, compassion, and l
Sep 29, 2025


Coffee Row Chronicles – “Sidewalks, Break‑Ins, and the Bell That Rang for Help
Welcome back to another edition of Coffee Row Chronicles , where the regulars at The Gull Lake Main Street Café swap stories, share laughs, and weigh in on the week’s real‑life news. The bell over the door jingled as Mabel shuffled in, muttering under her breath. The smell of fresh cinnamon buns curled through the air, but she barely noticed. Her knees ached from the walk — not that she’d admit it — and the uneven slabs on Main Street hadn’t helped. She stomped the dust fro
Sep 17, 2025
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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
5 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 Lung1 day to the eventTue, Mar 10SWT Lyceum Theatre



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