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Scheduled Water Service Interruption & Drinking Water Advisory in Gull Lake: August 13–18, 2025
Updated August 14, 2025 Residents of the east half of Gull Lake—beginning at Price Avenue—should be aware that a Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory takes effect on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Water service may be interrupted while crews perform scheduled maintenance and system upgrades. 🗓 Key Dates • Advisory Begins: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. • Service Interruptions Expected: 1. Thursday, August 14, 2025, at ~1:00 p.m. 2. Monday, Augus
Aug 13, 2025


Gull Lake Firefighters Return After Intense Northern Deployment
By Gull Lake Events • 12 June 2025 Gull Lake, SK — The Gull Lake firefighters are safely back home after a June 3–7 mission near Pelican Narrows, where they helped contain one of northern Saskatchewan’s first major wildfires of 2025. Stacy Schmidt, Kara Dyer, Kyle Rozel, and Tim Temoshawsky traded prairie grasslands for heavy smoke and a highway so hot that flames brushed the pavement Gull Lake Firefighters’ Week in the Burn Zone Date Key Events Tue June 3 Departed Gull Lak
Jun 12, 2025


Extreme Cold Warning in Effect for Southern Saskatchewan
An extreme cold warning has been issued by Environment Canada for the R.M. of Gull Lake, including Gull Lake and Tompkins. Southern Saskatchewan is experiencing an exceptional cold event, with wind chills dropping to - 40 or even lower at times. While the cold winds might lessen a bit during the daytime, they are expected to come back strongly overnight. The freezing temperatures will persist throughout the weekend and into the beginning of next week. However, relief is expec
Feb 16, 2025


Extreme Cold Alert: Brace for Prolonged Wind Chills Across Southern Saskatchewan
A prolonged period of very cold wind chills is expected. A multi-day extreme cold event begins overnight tonight for southern Saskatchewan. Overnight low temperatures near -30°C with winds up to 15 km/h will produce extremely cold wind chill values nearing -45°C tonight. Wind chills will moderate slightly during the day but will return to extreme values Monday night, affecting southeastern portions of the province. Extreme cold puts everyone at risk. Risks are greater for you
Feb 10, 2025


What Does the 2025 Pig Spleen Weather Prognostication Foretell?
This year’s forecast is based on spleen specimens from several locations around the Tompkins, Saskatchewan area. Special thanks go out to the David Wagman Ranch, Clint Cobler farm, Earview Colony, and Stu Christiansen farm. These pigs provided excellent spleens for the ensemble predictions for this year. The Pig Spleen Weather Prognostication released their 2025 forecast, continuing a cherished tradition. Eleven pig spleens were examined for the 2025 forecast. The preliminary
Jan 3, 2025


Fire Ban in Effect May 15th for the RM of Carmichael
Effective May 15th, 2023, there is a TOTAL FIRE BAN within the RM of Carmichael and the Special Service Area of Carmichael. No fires of any kind are permitted during the fire ban. Source: RMof Carmichael
May 11, 2023
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Gull Lake Fire Responds to Garden Tractor Fire
A 911 call at 5:37 p.m. alerted emergency responders to a garden tractor fire on the lawn at the north end of the parking area at Autumn House. The garden tractor was cutting the lawn when it caught fire. The unit—the only mower used for groundskeeping—was fully involved when firefighters arrived, but the Gull Lake Fire Department extinguished the fire within minutes. No injuries occurred, and there was no damage to any buildings. The garden tractor was lost in the incident,
2 days ago


Southwest Spotlight — Tompkins
Tompkins, Saskatchewan, sits along Highway 1 between Gull Lake and Maple Creek, one of the southwest’s small but steady communities that reflects the quiet resilience this region is known for. With its community hall, rink, post office, school, and library, the village continues to hold its place on the map. Much of this is made possible by the volunteers who support local clubs, facilities, and community programs. Tompkins School is a central part of community life. As a Kin
May 11


2026 Pig Spleen Forecast: “Volatile” Winter and Long Spring Ahead for Southwest Saskatchewan
Get ready for a wild ride, Southwest Saskatchewan. The much-anticipated 2026 Pig Spleen Forecast predicts a winter marked by “unpredictability,” “extreme swings,” and a spring that refuses to arrive on schedule. Whether you’re heading out for chores or sending the kids to school, you’ll want both your parka and your raincoat nearby. Shared on the Pig Spleen Weather Prognostication Facebook page by Jeff Woodward, this year’s outlook continues a long-standing Tompkins tradition
Jan 15
Upcoming Events in Gull Lake and Area

Burgers, Hotdogs & Sweets at Autumn House3 days to the eventThu, Jun 11Autumn House Independent Living Facility
Dorie’s House 5K Colour Run — Walk, Run, Bike, Roll!5 days to the eventSat, Jun 13Kinetic Exhibition Park
Multiple DatesWeiner Wednesday Returns to InCyte! 🌭9 days to the eventWed, Jun 17InCyte Environmental Services Ltd
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