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Council Supports Market Season, Regional Partnership, and Health Fundraising
Council addressed staff reports, financial approvals, correspondence, building permits, and other business before Council at its May 27 meeting. The session included written reports, committee updates, and routine administrative items. Water Plant Operator D. Vold provided a brief operational update at the start of the meeting. Council approved a Community Event License for the Gull Lake Tourism & EDC function held on June 17 at the Elks Hall, including a 60’ x 60’ beer garde
Jun 29


Council Approves Rec Repairs, Scholarships, and Groundwater Program
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
Jun 26


Gull Lake in 1916: Elections, Fires, Homesteads, and a Year of Rain
Several late‑1915 events shaped the year that followed. In October 1915, the long-awaited Wadlinger & Balkowski lease was finally opened for homestead entry—a large block of former Crown grazing land northwest of town that many local settlers had waited years to file on. Many residents went to Maple Creek on October 20, 1915, to secure their claims. Only a week later, the district faced what oldtimers remembered as the most disastrous prairie fire ever witnessed here. Beginni
Jun 6


Fundraising Health Committee Forming for X‑Ray Upgrade
Local municipalities are taking the next step in the discussion around upgrading the X‑ray unit at the Gull Lake Health Centre. This announcement follows the April 21 community meeting, where residents heard an overview of the proposed shift from the current film‑based X‑ray system to a modern digital unit. As outlined in our April 28 post, digital imaging would mean faster results and clearer scans. It would also reduce the number of trips out of town for routine diagnostics
May 26


Council Reviews Waterplant Report and Approves Back Alley Gravel Work
April 22, 2026 Council Meeting Summary Council addressed operational updates, financial approvals, correspondence, and several spring‑season items at its April 22 meeting. Mayor Zanidean presided, with all councillors present except Coun. Haithwaite, who was excused under Resolution 26‑62. Coun. Wessner participated by phone. Water Plant Operator D. Vold attended early in the meeting to present the March 2026 Waterplant Operating Report, offering a brief operational update. A
May 22


Town of Gull Lake – Tax Title Property Sale Notices
The Town of Gull Lake has issued public notices of sale of tax title property under The Tax Enforcement Act. Written offers and tenders will be received until 4:00 p.m. on June 19, 2026. Properties 3372 Rutland Avenue Assessed value: $107,100 Tax arrears: $24,166.20 427 Main Street Assessed value: $58,700 Tax arrears: $25,036.85 6561 Queens Avenue This property is being offered for sale by tender. Each tender must be accompanied by a certified cheque in the amount of 5%
May 21
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Four-Day School Week Option Being Explored by Rural Southwest Schools
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
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Four Municipalities Unite to Fund X‑Ray Upgrade for Gull Lake Health Centre
Four southwest Saskatchewan municipalities have launched a joint effort to fund a $600,000 X‑ray upgrade for the Gull Lake Health Centre, following a four‑year approval process with the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The Town of Gull Lake, R.M. of Carmichael No. 109, R.M. of Webb No. 138, and R.M. of Gull Lake No. 139 are now entering the fundraising stage and inviting residents, organizations, and regional partners to support the project. The committee notes that modern medi
Jun 16


New Plaque Added to Memorial for 1980 CPR Steel Gang Crash — June 16 Events Planned in Webb
A new plaque has been added to the roadside memorial west of Webb to honour the 22 men who died in the 1980 CPR Prairie Steel Gang bus crash—the deadliest highway accident in Saskatchewan history and one of the worst in Canada. The addition provides more historical detail for the many travellers who stop at the site each year. Remembering the 1980 Crash On May 28, 1980, a westbound car crossed into the path of a school‑type bus carrying 30 CPR track workers. The impact rolled
Jun 14
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Autumn House Golf Tournament – July 18 at Meadowdale6 days to the eventSat, Jul 18Meadowdale Golf Club
Multiple DatesWeiner Wednesday Returns to InCyte! 🌭10 days to the eventWed, Jul 22InCyte Environmental Services Ltd
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