A change to Saskatchewan's carbon monoxide alarm requirements is set to take effect November 1, and it could affect a wide range of property owners in Gull Lake and across Southwest Saskatchewan. Under Henry's Law, every residential suite in a multi-unit residential building must have at least one carbon monoxide alarm installed, regardless of where the suite is located within the building. The updated requirements apply to both new and existing multi-unit residential buildin

Saskatchewan RCMP released provincial Operation Impact results for October 9–12, 2026, with Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan members — including officers from Swift Current, Maple Creek, Ponteix, and Leader — participating in the four‑day campaign. The initiative focused on impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding, aggressive driving, and seatbelt misuse. Across Saskatchewan, officers stopped 4,028 vehicles and issued 2,407 tickets, warnings, and vehicle defect no

Saskatchewan is marking Small Business Week from October 19–25, 2026, recognizing the entrepreneurs who drive the province’s economy. According to the Government of Saskatchewan’s 2026 Small Business Profile, the province is home to 156,850 small businesses, representing 98.8% of all businesses and employing roughly 30% of Saskatchewan’s workforce. In communities like Gull Lake, that impact is visible every day. Our town’s economic strength comes from the people who choose to

A major exploration licence located just four kilometres north of Gull Lake was one of the key southwest parcels in Saskatchewan’s latest Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held on October 6. The licence, awarded to Millennium Land (444) Ltd., covers 2,640 hectares near the Gull Lake North, Suffield, and North Premier Upper Shaunavon pools — areas with long-standing development history and established infrastructure. Millennium Land (444) Ltd. secured the parcel with

The Chinook School Division has announced that a formal review of Tompkins School will be undertaken under The School Division Administration Regulations. This review process is designed to ensure that community members have an opportunity to provide input before any decisions are made about the school’s future. 🔍 What the Review Means A school review is not a closure notice—it's a fact‑finding process. The Division examines enrolment trends, transportation distances, and ed

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