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Gull Lake Tourism Committee Seeks Members During Sask Tourism Week April 15-19
Saskatchewan Tourism Week will take place from April 15 to 19. The week coincides with Canada's official celebration of Tourism Week. We Need You!!!! Last year, the Gull Lake Tourism Committee opened the Gull Lake Visitor Centre and introduced the Prairie Handmade Gift Shop. We also began updating signage along the #1 Highway sign corridor and renovating the campground's restrooms. But there is still more to be done to expand and promote tourism possibilities in Gull Lake. Th
Apr 15, 2024


New SARCAN Recycling Depot Opens in Gull Lake
Hey, Gull Lake!! We have great news this Friday! The long-awaited return of our wonderful Gull Lake SARCAN depot is here! Our brand new depot at 439 Main St. (directly across the street from our old location!) is now open, and we couldn't be more excited to recycle with you in this new space! SARCAN has been a part of the Gull Lake community right since we started over 35 years ago in 1988, so we are very happy to bring this new facility to the rockstar recyclers in the area!
Feb 9, 2024


Whitecap Winterfest at Gull Lake Draws a Crowd
Gull Lake's Whitecap Winterfest Event drew a good crowd on Saturday and was a lot of fun for everyone who went. The event is made possible thanks to the various organizations and individuals that help plan and deliver the events, as well as Lindsay Aliban, an economic development officer who facilitated in putting it together. Of course, the event would not be possible without the support of its principal sponsor, Whitecap Resourses Inc, whose donation helped fund the event.
Feb 5, 2024


Public Meeting to Discuss the Future of Autumn House
The Autumn House Independent Living Facility will have a public meeting on January 17, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Hall to discuss the facility's future. Autumn House is fully certified by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health. It is a community-owned, non-profit organization with a volunteer board committed to providing safe, affordable housing for seniors in Gull Lake and the surrounding areas. Three sources of income allow Autumn House to remain self-sufficient: re
Jan 8, 2024


Whitecap Winterfest Event Seeking Organizational Support
The annual Whitecap Winterfest event is revving up and searching for organizations to collaborate with. Organizers are reaching out to community organizations for assistance in planning the event's various activities, which will serve as a great fundraising opportunity. Check out the letter below for further information and to see what events have already been confirmed. Interested groups are asked to confirm their participation by FRIDAY, JAN. 19TH by emailing gulllakeedc@g
Jan 5, 2024


Relief from Federal Carbon Tax Coming to Saskatchewan Residents in 2024
Saskatchewan residents will be exempt from the federal carbon tax beginning in 2024. SaskEnergy and SaskPower will eliminate the federal carbon tax from home heating in Saskatchewan beginning January 1, 2024, benefiting residents who were excluded from the federal government's decision to exempt the carbon price on home heating oil. This will save the average Saskatchewan family $400 by 2024. SaskPower will eliminate the carbon tax on heating by lowering the federal carbon ta
Dec 29, 2023
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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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