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Celebrating Excellence: Small Town Marketing & Communication Award Winners in SEDA 2024 Awards of Excellence
Lindsay Alliban (R) accepting award on behalf of Town of Gull Lake, RM, of Gull Lake, RM of Carmichael and RM of Webb The Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance 2024 Awards of Excellence recognized the municipalities of Town of Gull Lake, RM of Gull Lake, RM of Carmichael, and RM of Webb with the Marketing & Communication Award (population under 5,000). The Gull Lake and Rural Regional Alliance collaborated to establish the Invest Gull Lake website in order to promote th
Aug 6, 2024


Restoring the Historic Gull Lake Pharmacy Building: A New Opportunity for Professional, Retail, and Rental Space
MAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES! Tour Gull Lake Property Development Cooperatives Local initiative at 2460 Proton Ave on Thursday, June 6th from 3-6pm at our 'Come & Go' open house. This open house is your chance to view the property and hear about Phase 1 work that is planned. You can also find out more about investment options and return on investment plans. If you cannot attend day of open house please contact Lindsay Alliban, GullLakeEDC@gmail.com to make an appointment to view
May 24, 2024


Empowering Local Growth: The Gull Lake Property Development Cooperative
The formation of the Gull Lake Property Development Cooperative is intended to promote local investment, facilitate business attraction, and aid in the development of real estate in Gull Lake. The board of directors has incorporated, created bylaws, and completed a feasibility study to determine the best method to invest in real estate and expand business space in our community. More information on the First Initiative will be available soon. Pam Kirwan, Taylor Dutton, Stepha
May 22, 2024


Want to Make a Difference? Join Gull Lake & District Fire & Rescue as a Volunteer Firefighter!
Gull Lake & District Fire & Rescue is accepting applications for volunteer firefighters If you would like a rewarding way to contribute to your community, apply to become a volunteer firefighter. Residents of the Town of Gull Lake, R.M.’s of Gull Lake, Carmichael & Webb depend on volunteer firefighters to defend their homes and families in case of emergency. Gull Lake & District Fire & Rescue commit their time and expertise to ensure that everything possible is done to help o
May 8, 2024


Maximizing Your Business's Exposure in the Gull Lake Tourism Guide and Marketing Campaign
As the busy tourist season approaches, the Gull Lake Economic and Tourism Committees want to assist you in attracting more visitors to your business and the Gull Lake community. To promote the area, the committees are allocating resources to create a visitor guide, promotional cards for local businesses (such as hotels, gas stations, and restaurants), and social media posts. Businesses that are interested in participating in these initiatives are encouraged to provide their c
May 2, 2024


Upcoming Highway No. 37 Reconstruction: What to Expect in Gull Lake?
Highway No. 37 through Gull Lake is being reconstructed by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways for 1.3 km, including new concrete curbs and gutters and an asphalt surface within the town limits. The project's boundaries extend from 0.2 km south of its intersection with Grey Street to 0.1 km north of 7th Street. Non-local traffic will be detoured via Green Terminal Road, with signage placed on Hwy #1 (east & west) and Hwy #37 (north & south). Local traffic will co
May 1, 2024
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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
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