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Former Gull Lake Teacher Publishes Debut Fantasy Novel for Teens
Image: Between Shadow & Truth by Calli Illerbrun (Author) Gull Lake has another reason to celebrate. Former Gull Lake School teacher Calli Illerbrun has published her debut fantasy novel for teens, Between Shadow & Truth, which recently hit #1 in Amazon’s Coming of Age Fantasy category. Calli spent nearly six years teaching middle years at Gull Lake School, after completing her internship in high school English there. She now teaches middle years in Swift Current. “Gull Lake
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Gull Lake Teams Advance as Volleyball Playoffs Begin
Volleyball playoff season is here, and Gull Lake will be represented at both the junior and senior levels as teams compete for district and provincial opportunities. Junior Girls Advance to District Championship The Gull Lake junior girls volleyball team has earned a spot in the SWAC Junior Girls District Championship after advancing through sectional playoffs. The team will compete in Hazlet on November 7 alongside Centennial, Frontier, Leader, and the host team. Gull Lake w
Nov 31 min read
Tompkins School Under Formal Review by Chinook School Division
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
Oct 141 min read
Gull Lake Lions Host Hanley Sabers in Key Conference Matchup
Gull Lake School is set for a busy sports weekend, with two major events taking place on home turf. The Jr. Girls volleyball team opens their home tournament today, and at 4 PM the Gull Lake Lions welcome the Hanley Sabers for an important early‑season six‑aside football matchup. The game will also be carried live on Country 94.1 FM, bringing regional attention to the Lions’ home field. The Lions enter the contest at 1–1 after a high‑scoring win over Central Butte on Septembe
Sep 251 min read
Chinook School Division Releases 2026–2027 Strategic Plan with New Targets for Students
Chinook School Division has released its 2026–2027 Strategic Plan, outlining new targets and priorities that will shape classrooms and student supports across Southwest Saskatchewan. Student Learning Chinook is continuing its work in literacy, math learning, and instruction that adapts to student needs. All Kindergarten to Grade 3 students will be assessed using the province’s new reading screeners, along with Chinook’s early‑reading assessments used in Grades 1–3. Provincial
Sep 152 min read
🏫 History Spotlight: The Home & School Association — When Gull Lake Showed Up for Its Kids
A colourful look at the spirit of parent–school involvement—from the early Home & School days to today’s School Community Council. If you grew up in Gull Lake, there’s a good chance your school years were shaped by a group you may not have even realized existed — the Home & School Association, once known as the P.T.A. For more than six decades, it was one of the town’s strongest expressions of community pride, parent involvement, and support for local education. 🌱 Early Root
Aug 83 min read
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People Who Built Gull Lake: William Green
Homesteaders travelling south from Gull Lake in the early settlement era. The arrival of new settlers helped shape the community William Green worked to develop in the early 1900s. Every town has people whose names quietly shaped its future. In Gull Lake's early years, few played a more important role in that process than William Green. An American from Fort Benton, Montana, Green served as the land agent for Conrad and Price, the men who purchased the former "76" Ranch holdi
Nov 1
Council Supports Animal Welfare Services, Advances Property Actions
Gull Lake Town Council advanced several community files at its September 24 regular meeting, including support for regional animal welfare services, action on properties within town limits, and the appointment of a Dutch Elm Disease inspector. Tax Title Proceedings Council authorized administration to begin title proceedings on four properties within the community. Title proceedings are a legal process that can allow a municipality to obtain title to a property in accordance
Oct 22
2025 Cocaine Bust Leads to Federal Sentence; Investigation Touched Multiple Southwest Communities
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
Oct 6
Upcoming Events in Gull Lake and Area
SWT Lyceum Theatre to Host Grey Cup Party in Gull Lake3 days to the eventSun, Nov 15SWT Lyceum Theatre
Multiple DatesShaunavon's Christmas Craft & Trade Show15 days to the eventFri, Nov 27The Shaunavon Elks Hall
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