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Noise in Gull Lake: Understanding the Bylaw and What It Means for Residents
Living in a small town comes with many benefits—peace, quiet, and a strong sense of community. But what happens when noise disrupts that balance? Gull Lake’s Noise Bylaw No. 7-85 , in effect since 1985, exists to address exactly this issue by regulating loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise. No Free Pass on Noise One common misconception is that there are set hours when noise is unrestricted. In reality, the bylaw applies at all times , meaning excessive noise is a problem whet
May 5, 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
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
Gull Lake Local Brett Reynolds Named CPKC's 2025 Railroader of the Year: A Well-Deserved Recognition
Gull Lake is proud to celebrate one of its own. Brett Reynolds, Track Maintenance Foreman, has been named CPKC’s 2025 Railroader of the Year, an incredible honor recognizing his 36 years of exceptional service. As highlighted in a post by CPKC, Brett’s dedication, resilience, and leadership continue to shine through as he works to keep trains moving safely, even in the harshest conditions on the Maple Creek subdivision in Saskatchewan. He has earned widespread respect for his
Apr 4, 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
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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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