Storm clouds over Kiaskus Trail last night. A tornado warning was issued at 9:14 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15 for parts of southwestern Saskatchewan, including Tompkins and Piapot. Meteorologists tracked a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a possible tornado as it moved east at roughly 40 km/h. The warning was lifted around 9:56 p.m. after the storm passed through Carmichael. Key Impacts The system crossed the Gull Lake region and the Trans‑Canada Highway, prompting loca

– 2026 We are heartbroken to announce the unexpected passing of Beverly Louisa Montgomery on July 8, 2026, after a short battle with cancer. Bev lived her life to the fullest and was one of the most beautiful, kind‑hearted, generous, and loving people you could ever meet. Her grace, warmth, and steady kindness touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. Life & Legacy Bev grew up in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, where her parents, Gordon and Marion Dodd (Neilly), instilled the v

What’s Being Considered Rural schools in the Chinook School Division are beginning to explore whether a four‑day school week could work for their communities. Several School Community Councils have asked the division for information about alternate school‑week calendars and what a pilot program would involve. Herbert School is one of the schools gathering early feedback from families. Under the model being reviewed, the school year would shift to 172 longer instructional days

Gull Lake’s home diamond delivered a strong weekend of ball as the community hosted the Baseball Saskatchewan 35+ Senior Provincial Championships — and the hometown Loons finished the tournament with a title. Gull Lake Claims the B Final The Gull Lake Loons opened the weekend with a perfect 3–0 record in pool play, defeating the Coteau Hills Combines, Riverhurst, and Regina Drifters to secure a semifinal spot. A tight 4–3 loss to Maple Creek in the semifinal sent the Loons to

After more than a decade of dry years, the southwest is finally seeing something we haven’t had in a long time: steady, timely moisture. Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada reports that parts of the region have received 200 to 250 millimetres of rain since April 1, a noticeable improvement from recent years. For an area that spent last summer under severe and even extreme drought classifications, this year marks a meaningful shift. Producers across the region describe rain arriv

Council addressed financial approvals, correspondence, infrastructure items, and other business before Council at its May 13 meeting. The session included written staff reports, committee updates, and a short delegation at the start of the meeting. A brief delegation from Kyle Downey opened the meeting, during which Council approved $12,000 for repairs to the Gull Lake & District Recreational Complex following water damage. Mayor Zanidean declared a conflict of interest for t