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Meet Brandon Wessner: A Town Councilor Candidate Committed to Accountability and Economic Growth
My name is Brandon Wessner I was born and raised in Swift Current, SK with past family ties to the Gull Lake area. My grandparents Verne and Sylvia Pleasance farmed south of Carmichael. I graduated from Swift Current Comprehensive high school in 2010. I worked in the oil and gas industry in the surrounding area for 9 years prior to relocating to Gull Lake in 2021 with long term goals and visions for the town. I am married to my lovely wife Samantha Shackleton who has worked a
Oct 15, 2024


Who are the Candidates Running for Council Seats in the Upcoming Gull Lake Election?
Gull Lake residents will go to the polls on November 13th to vote for a new mayor and council. Dennis Kirk and Nasser Zanidean will compete for the mayor's position. Seven candidates are running for the six open council seats. Karen Turton, Tyson Migneault, Brandon Wessner , Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, Steven Haithwaite, and Bentley Gibson are candidates for council. ADVANCE POLLS: November 6, 7:00–9:00 p.m. Election Day is November 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Gull
Oct 15, 2024


What Can Nasser Zanidean Bring to the Table if Elected Mayor of Our Town?
My name is Nasser Zanidean and I am running for mayor. I believe our town deserves confident leadership, fresh ideas, honesty, accountability, equitable for all, transparency and my promise to work towards a brighter future. As a lifelong resident of the Town of Gull Lake, I have had the privilege to experience the growth and I have seen the challenges we have faced in the past and will be ready to face in the future. I believe Gull Lake has incredible potential waiting to be
Oct 15, 2024


Will Dennis Kirk be the Next Mayor? Get to Know the Candidate Running in the Municipal Election
I can’t believe 4 years have come and gone. My first term on town council has been very educational and exciting. I would like to thank everyone in the community who came out and voted in the last election. I have decided in the upcoming Election to put my name forward as Mayor. I am asking for your support in my decision. The saying “it takes a community to raise a child” couldn’t be anymore true than here. We all watch out for each other. Michelle and I have discussed many
Oct 13, 2024


Are You Ready to Make a Difference? Nominations Open for Town of Gull Lake Municipal General Election
Notice of Call for Nominations Municipal General Election Town of Gull Lake PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of: Mayor : Town of Gull Lake Councillor : Town of Gull Lake Number to be Elected 6 will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Gull Lake Town Office, 2378 Proton Avenue, and during regular business hours on September 19th to October 8th, 2024 at the Gull Lake Town
Sep 19, 2024


Understanding Your Role: Municipal Governance 101 Webinar for Potential Town Council Candidates
Municipal elections will take place on November 13. Are you considering running for town council? It's an excellent way to contribute to your community. I spent several years on town council, and here are some things to consider if you want to run for council. Sitting on town council is both an educational experience and a time commitment. Terms last four years, during which time you must attend council and committee meetings. Sitting on Town Council entails more than simply
Aug 13, 2024
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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
6 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
Upcoming Events in Gull Lake and Area

Multiple DatesSWT Lyceum Theatre Film Event: Iron Lung0 days to the eventTue, Mar 10SWT Lyceum Theatre



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