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Meet Gull Lake's Firefighter Brian Walters: A Contender for the 2026 Saskatchewan Fire Fighters Calendar Selection Night!
Gull Lake's very own firefighter, Brian Walters, is gearing up to participate in the 2026 Saskatchewan Fire Fighters Calendar Selection Night happening on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 7:30 PM (doors open at 6:45 PM ) at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina . This event is more than just a showcase of brave firefighters— 100% of proceeds go directly to the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation, supporting a vital cause for children in Saskatchewan. Audience members will
Mar 29, 2025


Key Takeaways from Gull Lake Town Council's February 12, 2025 Meeting: Cannabis Retail, Ambulance Levy, and Scholarships
The Gull Lake Town Council had its regular meeting on February 12, 2025, at the Town Council Chambers. In the absence of Mayor Nasser Zanidean, Deputy Mayor Steve Haithwaite led the session. Councillors Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrator Dawnette Peterson attended, confirming a quorum for the meeting. Meeting Minutes and Financial Approvals The meeting started at 7:00 p.m., during which the council approved the minutes from the meet
Mar 5, 2025


Protecting Your Finances: How to Spot and Avoid Pig Butchering Scams
Fraud Prevention Month is in March, and the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) has started a program to make people across the whole province more aware of this issue. The campaign focuses on the growing menace of fraudulent investment fraud known as "pig butchering scams." In 2024, Saskatchewan residents reported losing more than $3.4 million to these frauds. Knowing about these scams and being able to spot the red flags is very important, as thi
Mar 3, 2025


North Battleford RCMP Lays 64 Charges in Connection with Landis Bank Robbery and ATM Thefts
The North Battleford RCMP's Provincial General Investigation Section (GIS) has laid sixty-four charges against three people in connection with a Landis bank robbery on November 22, 2024, as well as a series of ATM thefts and attempted thefts around South and Central Saskatchewan, including Gull Lake. These incidents occurred from November 22, 2024, to January 1, 2025. The investigation, led by the RCMP Provincial GIS, involved substantial collaboration across numerous detachm
Feb 18, 2025


The Rise of Fake Online Casino Ads: How to Protect Yourself in the Digital Age
In today's digital world, it is critical to use caution when using social media and other online platforms. There has been a recent increase in fake advertisements for online versions of physical casinos in Saskatchewan, including Dakota Dunes Casino and Casino Regina. These advertisements are scams aimed at obtaining your credit card details and other banking information. No Legitimate Online Versions Steve Tunison, Vice President of Gaming at Lotteries and Gaming Saskatch
Feb 10, 2025


Enhancing Trade Relations: Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's Mission in Washington, D.C. and Mexico
Released on February 7, 2025 As Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe prepares for his next trip to Washington, D.C. and Mexico, the emphasis is firmly on improving trade relations and maintaining the prosperity of both Canada and its important international partners. This mission has great promise for improving economic partnership and tackling critical issues affecting businesses and people on both sides of the border. A Strategic Visit to Washington, D.C. Premier Moe's itinerary
Feb 7, 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
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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