Carter Bleau. (Photo from the Swift Current U15 AA Pure Chem Broncos on Facebook) Gull Lake’s Carter Bleau was selected in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft on Thursday, going in the sixth round, 123rd overall, to the Regina Pats. His name was the first from southwest Saskatchewan to appear on the draft board this year. Bleau is coming off a strong season with the Swift Current U15 AA Pure Chem Broncos, where he recorded 11 goals and 11 assists for 22 points in 21 games. He added

Carter Bleau. (Photo from the Swift Current U15 AA Pure Chem Broncos on Facebook) Gull Lake’s Carter Bleau has committed to join the Regina Pat Canadians in the Saskatchewan Male U18 AAA Hockey League for the 2026–27 season. The Pat Canadians are one of Saskatchewan’s long‑standing U18 AAA programs, competing in the province’s top under‑18 league. Bleau is coming off a 22‑point season with the Swift Current U15 AA Pure Chem Broncos, finishing with 11 goals and 11 assists in

Beginning in September 2026, students across Saskatchewan—including those in the Chinook School Division—will begin learning hands-on CPR skills through a new province-wide education initiative. The Ministry of Education is partnering with the Heart & Stroke Foundation to bring the CardiacCrash program into schools for the 2026–27 year, giving students the confidence to act when every second counts. The program is designed to make CPR and AED training accessible, engaging, an

Students from across Southwest Saskatchewan are taking part in the Chinook Student Leadership Council (CSLC), a division‑wide group that gives high‑school students a direct role in conversations about school life, well‑being, and the overall student experience. The council brings together representatives from various Chinook communities. Members meet throughout the school year to share what they’re seeing in their own schools, compare experiences, and highlight areas where st

The Chinook School Division has opened the bidding process for a major infrastructure upgrade at Gull Lake School. The project focuses on the east wing, where the current roof—installed in 2005—has begun to show movement and wear. To ensure a safe, dry, and energy‑efficient environment for students and staff, the division plans to replace it with a modern, mechanically fastened SBS roofing system and upgraded insulation. Key Details for the Community The Goal: A long‑term, re

In the Southwest, communities are always on the lookout for ways to grow and support one another. Good ideas travel fast here. They move from rink to rink, council table to council table, and along every gravel road that connects our towns. When one community tries something new, others take notice—not out of competition, but out of genuine regional pride and a desire to see everyone succeed. Gull Lake’s new youth drop-in program, The Junction, is the latest example. Built th