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⚖️ GULL LAKE HISTORY: The Tragedy of 1910 ⚖️
A couple of weeks ago, we explored the tale of the horse thieves of 1909—a story that captured the “Wild West” spirit of early Gull Lake. Just a year later, the community faced a far darker chapter, one that tested the limits of its fledgling law enforcement. The “Drunken Brawl”—As It Was Called at the Time In early 1910, William James McBride and his son Luther spent an evening in Gull Lake. According to contemporary records, both men were “the worse for liquor” as they left
Feb 14


🍔 The Final Flip: Gull Lake Advances to the Championship Round
Gull Lake’s run through the South West Rink Burger All Stars has reached its biggest moment yet. After leading the field in three straight rounds , our hometown rink burger has officially earned a spot in the Finals —and now only two rinks remain. Gull Lake Dominates the Semifinals For the third consecutive round , Gull Lake topped all voting, earning 1,128 votes—a strong 33.6% of the 3,358 ballots cast. That surge pushed us past Kyle and secured our place in the championsh
Feb 13


The Coffee Row Chronicles: Momentum, Muscle, and Marquee Lights
Gull Lake’s running hot this week. From burgers to gold medals to a century‑old marquee asking for new hands at the wheel, there’s momentum everywhere you look. The Round Table was already buzzing before the first refill. Word had spread that Gull Lake had punched its ticket to the Final Four in the South West Rink Burger All-Stars, leading the field with 653 votes. Earl —who treated the café like his second office—leaned back in what everyone knew was his “assigned” chair an
Feb 13


Gull Lake’s Levynn Toney Wins Gold at South Sask Championship
Gull Lake’s Levynn Toney celebrates her first‑place finish in the 80kg category at the SHSAA South Saskatchewan Championship in Moose Jaw. (Photo: SWAC Facebook) Gull Lake’s Levynn Toney earned a first‑place finish in the 80kg category at the SHSAA South Saskatchewan Wrestling Championship held in Moose Jaw. A photo shared by SWAC on Facebook captured Toney celebrating her win. Regional Results Athletes from Swift Current Comprehensive High School also posted strong results
Feb 11


Call for Board Members: Supporting a Century‑Old Community Theatre
The SWT Lyceum Theatre has been part of Gull Lake’s community life for more than 100 years. As a community‑owned, non‑profit theatre operated by the Gull Lake & District Cultural Co‑operative, it continues to offer affordable, family‑friendly entertainment for residents across Southwest Saskatchewan. As someone who previously served as board chair, I’ve seen firsthand how much dedication, volunteerism, and local pride go into keeping this historic theatre thriving. Its streng
Feb 10


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
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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
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