With a commanding 66% of the final vote, the Gull Lake Recreation Complex has officially been crowned the 2026 SW Rink Burger All Stars Champion , presented by SWT. It’s a win built on community pride, steady support, and the unmistakable flavour of a rink burger that’s become a local legend. This contest brought out the best of the southwest. Communities rallied, shared, and voted with heart—but Gull Lake held strong from start to finish, pushing through each round with mome

A couple of weeks ago, we explored the tale of the horse thieves of 1909—a story that captured the “Wild West” spirit of early Gull Lake. Just a year later, the community faced a far darker chapter, one that tested the limits of its fledgling law enforcement. The “Drunken Brawl”—As It Was Called at the Time In early 1910, William James McBride and his son Luther spent an evening in Gull Lake. According to contemporary records, both men were “the worse for liquor” as they left

Gull Lake’s run through the South West Rink Burger All Stars has reached its biggest moment yet. After leading the field in three straight rounds , our hometown rink burger has officially earned a spot in the Finals —and now only two rinks remain. Gull Lake Dominates the Semifinals For the third consecutive round , Gull Lake topped all voting, earning 1,128 votes—a strong 33.6% of the 3,358 ballots cast. That surge pushed us past Kyle and secured our place in the championsh

Gull Lake’s running hot this week. From burgers to gold medals to a century‑old marquee asking for new hands at the wheel, there’s momentum everywhere you look. The Round Table was already buzzing before the first refill. Word had spread that Gull Lake had punched its ticket to the Final Four in the South West Rink Burger All-Stars, leading the field with 653 votes. Earl —who treated the café like his second office—leaned back in what everyone knew was his “assigned” chair an

Gull Lake has officially punched its ticket to the Semifinals of the 2026 South West Rink Burger All Stars! After a huge showing in the last round—leading the entire field with 653 votes—we’re now one of the final four rinks still in the running. The Hype Is Real I’ve tried two of these burgers recently, and without hesitation, they’re among the best I’ve ever had. If you haven’t made it down to the rink yet, you’re missing out! From the fresh-ground local beef to that perfec

The SWT Lyceum Theatre has been part of Gull Lake’s community life for more than 100 years. As a community‑owned, non‑profit theatre operated by the Gull Lake & District Cultural Co‑operative, it continues to offer affordable, family‑friendly entertainment for residents across Southwest Saskatchewan. As someone who previously served as board chair, I’ve seen firsthand how much dedication, volunteerism, and local pride go into keeping this historic theatre thriving. Its streng