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

Top row: Councillor Tyson Migneault, Councillor Neal Boutin, Mayor Nasser Zanidean, Councillor Terry Stevenson Bottom row: Councillor Brandon Wessner, Councillor Steve Haithwaite, Councillor Karen Turton Photo: SPCA Swift Current (via Facebook) Gull Lake Town Council has formalized a new partnership with SPCA Swift Current, strengthening support for regional animal welfare services. The agreement was finalized last fall after Council met with members of the SPCA’s executive b

The Gull Lake EDC/Tourism Committee is now accepting applications for the 2026 Campground Attendant position — a key seasonal role that helps welcome visitors and support our community’s growing tourism sector. Position Overview • Monitor the campground • Collect camping fees • Clean, maintain, and repair grounds, facilities, and equipment as needed Compensation Earn 40% of camping fees, typically $15,000–$25,000 per season (May long weekend to Thanksgiving weekend) Addi

Drawn from the council minutes preserved in Gull Lake Memories: A History of the Town of Gull Lake , this account traces how our community weathered the hardest decade in its history—one coal delivery, one bread ticket, and one council motion at a time. When the Great Depression settled over Western Canada, it didn’t arrive suddenly. It crept into towns like Gull Lake—first as shrinking tax rolls, then as empty coal sheds, and finally as families appearing before council in s

Gull Lake is once again on the provincial map for community leadership and long‑term investment. Innovation Federal Credit Union has announced its 2026 Community Development Grant recipients, contributing a total of $135,000 to six Saskatchewan organizations — and Gull Lake is proudly among them. Our community will receive $15,000 in support of the Gull Lake Community Hall project , delivered through the Gull Lake & District Recreational Complex Inc. This funding helps adva

Only in Gull Lake can a stack of muffins settle a budget debate and a pig spleen challenge a supercomputer for bragging rights. This week, the Round Table regulars were in rare form—debating council decisions, celebrating a burger championship, and weathering a forecast duel, all before their second cup. The diner buzzed with warmth against the prairie chill, the air thick with the smell of strong coffee and fresh baking. Earl— the town’s unofficial chaos engine —tapped his m