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Coffee Row Chronicles: Town Hall Transparency, Escape Rooms & Greyhound Baseball
From Town Hall decisions to ball diamond dreams, the Coffee Row Chronicles capture Gull Lake’s pulse through civic action, puzzle passports, and hometown spirit. As dawn broke over Gull Lake, the Coffee Row Chronicles stirred to life. From Town Hall to Empire Diner, Yellow Canary Books & Stationery, Blended Souls, and the ball diamonds, conversations buzzed with civic momentum. Residents championed streaming council meetings, mapped puzzle passports for the museum’s Escape Ro
Jul 10, 2025
Key Decisions from Gull Lake Town Council: May 28 – Infrastructure Repairs, Staffing Updates, and Community Investments
The Gull Lake Town Council convened on May 28, 2025, in the Town Council Chambers at 2378 Proton Avenue. Mayor Nasser Zanidean presided over the meeting with Councillors Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steve Haithwaite (via phone), Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrator Emella Waiser present, ensuring a quorum. Councillor Tyson Migneault was absent. Gull Lake Town Council Meeting Minutes and Financial Approvals The council approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025, m
Jun 23, 2025
Coffee Row Chronicles: Gull Lake’s Latest Talks – Honoring 50 Years of Service & Community Growth
In this week’s Coffee Row Chronicles, Gull Lake’s community comes together to celebrate the Kinettes’ 50-year legacy, discuss town council decisions, and look ahead to local events. Join the conversation over coffee!
May 20, 2025
Key Decisions from Gull Lake Town Council: April 23 – Equipment Purchases, Tree Maintenance, and New Business Incentives
The Gull Lake Town Council convened for its regular meeting on April 23, 2025, in the Town Council Chambers at 2378 Proton Avenue. Mayor Nasser Zanidean presided over the meeting, with Councillors Tyson Migneault (joined at 7:12 p.m.), Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steve Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrator Dawnette Peterson confirming a quorum. Gull Lake Town Council Meeting Minutes and Financial Approvals The council approved the minutes from the Apr
May 16, 2025
Coffee Row Chronicles: Where the Coffee is Hot, the Gossip Warms Up, and Gull Lake Talks Shop
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee hung heavy and comforting in the Gull Lake Main Street Café, a familiar embrace to the regulars who considered it their unofficial town hall. Sunlight streamed through the large front windows, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air and the checkered tablecloths on the cozy tables. Granny Irene, a petite woman with a network of fine wrinkles etched around her kind eyes, sat nestled in her corner booth, her hands, gnarled with age, gently
May 7, 2025
Key Decisions from Gull Lake Town Council: April 9 - Leadership Appointment, Downtown Lots Sale, and Speeding Concerns
The Gull Lake Town Council convened for its regular meeting on April 9, 2025, in the Town Council Chambers. Mayor Nasser Zanidean chaired the meeting, joined by Councillors Tyson Migneault (joined at 7:03 p.m.), Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steve Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Assistant Administrator Emella Waiser, confirming a quorum for the meeting. Meeting Minutes and Financial Approvals The council approved the minutes from the March 26, 2025, meeting. Fi
Apr 30, 2025
In the Spotlight
"The stories Gull Lake is reading, sharing, and talking about most."
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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