Illustrated reconstruction of Gull Lake, Saskatchewan—1950. Early Municipal Actions and Staffing Changes The decade opened in 1946 under Mayor Daniel, with councillors Frook, Schoneck, Gamble, McAdam, Logan, and Kerr, and R.W. Harris serving as secretary‑treasurer. That year, the site of the current swimming pool was reserved for the Booster Club as planning began for a community swimming pool. Constable C. Rushworth resigned, and Martin Brotzell was hired as constable and ut

The Gull Lake Town Council advanced several major community and infrastructure decisions during its July 8 and August 12 meetings. Council committed $220,000 toward the preliminary $724,000 upgrade of the community’s medical imaging X‑Ray equipment. The upgrade continues to be supported by the regional Fundraising Health Committee, formed by the Town of Gull Lake, the R.M. of Carmichael, the R.M. of Webb, and the R.M. of Gull Lake. The committee will actively pursue fundraisi

1930–1938—Depression‑Era Decisions & Survival Part 3 traced Gull Lake’s push toward modernization in the 1920s—new sidewalks, civic improvements, and the establishment of the Union Hospital. Part 4 moves into the hardest decade the town ever faced. The council minutes from 1930–1938 read like a ledger of crisis management: coal shortages, relief petitions, collapsing tax revenue, and constant negotiations with provincial departments. Yet they also show a community determined

1924–1929: The Push Toward Modern Municipal Infrastructure The years after the 1923 fire show a council shifting from crisis response to long‑term modernization. Minutes from 1924–1929 reveal steady improvements in public works, utilities, and civic services. While entries remain brief and administrative, their pattern reflects a town preparing for growth and adapting to new expectations of municipal responsibility. Strengthening Public Works and Utilities Council minutes fro

The Gull Lake Town Council moved ahead with several financial and administrative decisions during its June 10 and June 24 meetings. Council approved a $7,000 contract with People First HR Services to complete a comprehensive rewrite of the municipality’s policy manual. People First HR Services provides policy development and HR advisory support to municipalities and organizations across Canada. Council also finalized the sale of two tax‑title properties. 427 Main Street was s

The Town of Gull Lake’s audited financial statements for 2025 are now complete. Here’s a simple look at the numbers that matter most—where money came from, where it went, and how the town finished the year. Revenue Highlights (Money Coming In) Gull Lake brought in $2.96 million in total revenue in 2025. Here are the main sources: Property Taxes — $1,278,908 The town’s primary source of income. Fees & Charges — $1,044,671 Water, sewer, landfill, recreation, and other service f