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Community Feedback Shapes the Conversation on Gull Lake Sidewalks
As the latest sidewalk tender closes, residents are pointing to specific locations in need of attention and raising broader questions about future upgrades. A recent update on sidewalk work at Canada Post and Kreative Kidz drew 27 likes and several constructive comments on social media. Comments identified the following locations as needing attention: 🚶 SARCAN corner — safety and accessibility concerns 🏫 Across from the school — reports of children tripping on uneven su
Sep 11, 2025


Gull Lake Town Council – July 16, 2025: Purchases, Land Sale, and Building Permit Approved
The Gull Lake Town Council met for its regular session on July 16, 2025, in the Town Council Chambers at 2378 Proton Avenue. Mayor Nasser Zanidean presided, with Councillors Tyson Migneault , Karen Turton , Brandon Wessner , Steve Haithwaite , T erry Stevenson , Neal Boutin , and Administrator Emella Waiser present, confirming a quorum. The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m . Gull Lake Town Council Meeting Minutes and Financial Approvals Minutes —Approved the minute
Sep 5, 2025


Gull Lake Sidewalk Upgrades Aim to Improve Safety and Accessibility
The Town of Gull Lake is moving forward with two key infrastructure upgrades designed to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility in high-traffic areas. Gull Lake Canada Post Office Sidewalk Replacement The sidewalk adjacent to the Gull Lake Post Office on Conrad Avenue is set to be removed and replaced. The current surface—visibly cracked and uneven—has long posed challenges for accessibility. The new 40-meter monolithic sidewalk will offer a smoother, safer experience
Sep 4, 2025


Gull Lake Invests in Long-Term Water System Improvements
The Town of Gull Lake is undertaking a major upgrade to its aging water infrastructure , with current efforts focused on replacing key valves throughout the system. These valves play a vital role in controlling water flow and isolating specific sections of the network, allowing for more efficient maintenance and minimizing service disruptions. This phase of work is part of a multi-year modernization plan that will span over a decade . Crews are installing new valves
Aug 19, 2025


Key Decisions from Gull Lake Town Council: June 11 – Property Lease, Broadband Boost & Summer Staff
The Gull Lake Town Council convened on June 11, 2025, in the Town Council Chambers at 2378 Proton Avenue. Mayor Nasser Zanidean presided with Councillors Karen Turton, Steven Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, Tyson Migneault and Administrator Emella Waiser present. Councillor Brandon Wessner was absent. Editor’s Note (July 30, 2025): On May 28, I hand-delivered a letter to the Town Office urging improved transparency—posting agendas online, exploring supporting docume
Jul 15, 2025


SGI Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Awards $40,000 to Gull Lake for New Kreative Kidz Sidewalk
The Town of Gull Lake has been awarded a $40,000 grant from SGI’s Provincial Traffic Safety Fund ( see all 62 awarded projects ) to build a new, wheelchair- and stroller-accessible sidewalk along the west side of Kreative Kidz daycare. Town Administrator Emella Waiser—who prepared and submitted the application on the town’s behalf—says it will shift drop-off and pickup away from the busier south entrance, creating a safer drop-off and pickup spot for children, parents, and
Jul 14, 2025
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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
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Multiple DatesSWT Lyceum Theatre Film Event: Iron Lung0 days to the eventTue, Mar 10SWT Lyceum Theatre



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