A drug‑trafficking case that moved through several Southwest Saskatchewan communities has resulted in a federal prison sentence for a former Swift Current resident. Mandel was sentenced in Swift Current Provincial Court Monday to 900 days in federal custody, according to court information. 33‑year‑old Lacey Mandel received the sentence after pleading guilty earlier this year to possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. Investigation Activity Across the Region The

Image: Trails End Buffalo Stix (Facebook) Trails End Buffalo Stix is once again preparing for a journey far beyond southwestern Saskatchewan. Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk has selected the Gull Lake–made bison jerky as part of his personal food choices for the upcoming NASA–SpaceX mission to the International Space Station, scheduled to launch October 1. Co-owner Shianna Smart told Radio‑Canada that the news arrived in a way few small businesses ever experience—an unexpect

Richardson Pioneer has a full‑time opening for a Location Assistant at its Ag Business Centre in Carmichael. This role is hands‑on and supports the safe, efficient daily operations of a grain handling and crop inputs facility. 📍 Position Details Location: Carmichael, SK Apply By: October 13, 2026 Employer: Richardson International Limited How to Apply: www.richardson.careers Role Overview The Location Assistant works directly with facility operations, supporting grain moveme

1930–1938—Depression‑Era Decisions & Survival Part 3 traced Gull Lake’s push toward modernization in the 1920s—new sidewalks, civic improvements, and the establishment of the Union Hospital. Part 4 moves into the hardest decade the town ever faced. The council minutes from 1930–1938 read like a ledger of crisis management: coal shortages, relief petitions, collapsing tax revenue, and constant negotiations with provincial departments. Yet they also show a community determined

A three‑day enforcement initiative near Swift Current led to more than 100 commercial vehicles being taken out of service for serious safety defects—most involving brake components or improper adjustment. Between August 25 and 27, Saskatchewan Highway Patrol officers completed 294 inspections at the Beverly Weigh Scale, one of the busiest freight corridors in Southwest Saskatchewan. Roughly one‑third of the vehicles inspected were removed from service, underscoring the import

The 1923 Fire That Changed Everything The year 1923 marks one of the most significant turning points in Gull Lake’s early municipal history. The council minutes from that year show a community responding to a major fire, reassessing its emergency capabilities, and making decisions that would shape public safety for years to come. While the minutes remain brief and practical, the pattern of decisions clearly reflects the seriousness of the event and the need for stronger munic