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Local Spotlight: Prairie Cleanup Services Now Booking Pickups
A new service is taking root right here in Gull Lake , offering practical, affordable help for anyone looking to clear out clutter quickly. Prairie Cleanup Services , launched this week by Gull Lake resident Peter Wall , provides junk‑removal support for homes, farms, and businesses across the region. The service handles those bulky, awkward, or inconvenient items that tend to pile up, including: • Old couches and furniture • Mattresses • Broken or outdated appliances • G
22 hours ago


Southwest Pest Management Opens in Gull Lake to Tackle Pest Problems Big and Small
Mike Girard There’s a new name in the regional business scene, and it comes with a familiar face. Local resident Mike Girard has officially launched Southwest Pest Management (SWPM), a pest‑management service based in Gull Lake and serving the greater Southwest. For Mike, the business is about more than tackling “icky creatures.” It’s about offering a neighbourly service that is discreet, affordable, and built on working directly with customers. “I want to offer a service th
3 days ago


Gull Lake Wins the 2026 SW Rink Burger All Stars Championship
With a commanding 66% of the final vote, the Gull Lake Recreation Complex has officially been crowned the 2026 SW Rink Burger All Stars Champion , presented by SWT. It’s a win built on community pride, steady support, and the unmistakable flavour of a rink burger that’s become a local legend. This contest brought out the best of the southwest. Communities rallied, shared, and voted with heart—but Gull Lake held strong from start to finish, pushing through each round with mome
Feb 17


🍔 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


Pop‑Up Businesses: Could This Be Gull Lake’s Next Big Small Idea?
As part of our ongoing series exploring practical, creative, and community‑building ideas from other small towns, we’re spotlighting another possibility for Gull Lake. These aren’t proposals or plans—just conversation starters to help us imagine what our community could try next. Across the Prairies, small towns like ours are finding clever ways to spark new business activity without the cost or commitment of a full storefront. One of the most successful approaches is the Pop
Jan 28


The Heart of Our Home: Why Every Local Purchase Matters in Gull Lake
Here at Gull Lake Events, we celebrate everything that makes our community unique. We share your upcoming gatherings, spotlight local talents, and highlight the vibrant pulse of our town. But running through all these experiences is an often unseen thread: the power of our local businesses. Think about it—who sponsors the minor hockey team? Who donates gift baskets for the annual fundraiser? Who provides a great cup of coffee when you need a break? Where do you go for a tasty
Jan 15
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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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