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Exploring SUMA 2025 Resolutions and Their Potential Benefits for Gull Lake
The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) Convention 2025 , held from April 13 to 16 in Saskatoon , brought together municipal leaders from across the province to debate and vote on resolutions aimed at enhancing Saskatchewan’s urban communities . Discussions covered infrastructure development, municipal financial stability, environmental initiatives, community planning, and social services . Gull Lake Town Council members and administration attended the conven
Apr 17, 2025
Key Decisions from Gull Lake Town Council: March 26 – Pool Staffing, Cannabis Approval, and Leadership Transition
The Gull Lake Town Council convened for its regular meeting on March 26, 2025, in the Town Council Chambers. Mayor Nasser Zanidean chaired the meeting, joined by Councillors Tyson Migneault (joined at 7:05), Karen Turton (via telephone), Brandon Wessner, Steve Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrator Dawnette Peterson, confirming a quorum for the meeting. Meeting Minutes and Financial Approvals The council approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025, meet
Apr 14, 2025
Key Decisions from Gull Lake Town Council March 12th Meeting: Summer Hiring and Vehicle Improvements!
The Gull Lake Town Council held its regular meeting on March 12, 2025, at the Town Council Chambers. Mayor Nasser Zanidean chaired the meeting, joined by Councillors Tyson Migneault (via telephone), Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steve Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrative Assistant Emella Waiser, confirming a quorum for the meeting. Meeting Minutes and Financial Approvals The meeting commenced at 7:00 p.m., during which the council approved the minutes
Mar 28, 2025
Key Decisions from Gull Lake Town Council February 26th Meeting: Elks Hall Renovations and Old Pharmacy Updates!
The Gull Lake Town Council held its regular meeting on February 26, 2025, at the Town Council Chambers. Mayor Nasser Zanidean chaired the meeting, joined by Councillors Tyson Migneault, Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steve Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrator Dawnette Peterson, confirming a quorum for the meeting. Meeting Minutes and Financial Approvals The meeting commenced at 7:00 p.m., during which the council approved the minutes from the February 1
Mar 26, 2025
Key Takeaways from Gull Lake Town Council's February 12, 2025 Meeting: Cannabis Retail, Ambulance Levy, and Scholarships
The Gull Lake Town Council had its regular meeting on February 12, 2025, at the Town Council Chambers. In the absence of Mayor Nasser Zanidean, Deputy Mayor Steve Haithwaite led the session. Councillors Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrator Dawnette Peterson attended, confirming a quorum for the meeting. Meeting Minutes and Financial Approvals The meeting started at 7:00 p.m., during which the council approved the minutes from the meet
Mar 5, 2025
Key Highlights from the Gull Lake Town Council's Regular Meeting on January 22, 2025
The Gull Lake Town Council had its regular meeting on January 22, 2025, in the Town Council Chambers. Mayor Nasser Zanidean presided over the meeting, which was attended by Councillors Brandon Wessner, Steve Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrator Dawnette Peterson. Councillors Tyson Migneault and Karen Turton were absent. Delegations and Presentations: Jenna Roosen and Steph Sells of the Gull Lake & District Kinette Club addressed the council at 7:00 p.m
Feb 26, 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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