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Obituary: Thomas “Tom” Sebo — Gull Lake, Saskatchewan
1931 – July 9, 2025 (age 94) Service Details Memorial Service : Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Location: Knox United Church, Gull Lake, Saskatchewan Officiant: Reverend Ken Schrag Musician: Mrs. Millie Spagrud Eulogists : Amber Ring‑Sebo (granddaughter) and Tom Sebo (grandson) Ushers: Ronald Broberg and Ken Lieb Interment: Private family interment at Gull Lake Community Cemetery Honorary Urn Bearers: All who were part of Tom’s life Family & Legacy Survived by: Ch
Jul 11, 2025
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
Obituary: Anne Louise Willman—Gull Lake, Saskatchewan
March 6, 1956 – June 16, 2025 (age 69) Service Details Memorial Service: [Not specified] Location: Gull Lake, Saskatchewan Life Legacy Survived by: Husband Wayne Willman; daughter Sabrina Anne (Terry Empey); grandchildren Cole Ellene (2006) and Denaya Beverly (2010); extended family and many friends. Predeceased by: Parents Edward and Ella (Papke) Aldag; brother Wayne Edward (1971). Community ties: Born in Gull Lake, Anne grew up on the family farm and cherished country lif
Jun 20, 2025
Town of Gull Lake Investigating Major Water Leak
🌊 Water Update from the Town of Gull Lake 🌊 Great news, Gull Lake! The town's water issue has been resolved. The Town of Gull Lake sincerely appreciates everyone's patience and understanding during this time. To help manage water use efficiently, please remember: ✅ Even-numbered houses can water on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. ✅ Odd-numbered houses can water on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community running smoothly! 💙 Or
May 28, 2025
Strengthening Transparency: The Case for Online Council Agendas in Gull Lake
Introduction Effective local governance in Gull Lake relies on accountability and transparency —leading by example is essential for modern municipal governance. A Gull Lake Events online poll published on October 31, 2024 , asked: Poll Question: Would you like to see the Town of Gull Lake post council meeting agendas on their website? The results were overwhelmingly in favor— 95% voted "Yes," while 5% expressed indifference. Thirty-seven people participated. Although re
May 26, 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
3 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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