☕ Coffee Row Chronicles: Medals, Rink Upgrades, and a Fundraiser with Rope
- Gull Lake Events
- Oct 2
- 2 min read
The diner was humming, mugs clinking as the gang settled in.
Anthony Huckabay’s medal was the first topic. Rita leaned in: “Anthony Huckabay's medal... forty years as a paramedic, and now a second bar to the Governor General’s Medal. That’s a lifetime of service.” Edna stirred her cup. “Forty years? I can’t even keep a toaster working that long. That’s commitment.” Earl nodded. “Started right here in Gull Lake back in ’85.
Proof small towns raise big‑hearted people.” Mabel smiled. “And to think, the ambulance service nearly folded back then.
Imagine if Anthony hadn’t stepped up—or if folks like Blake and the other volunteers hadn’t kept showing up, year after year.”
Hank chuckled. “I remember those days—volunteers keeping the wheels turning. That medal’s his, sure, but it’s also a nod to the whole community spirit.”
🧊 Rink Upgrades for Ice Season
Mabel shifted the talk. “Speaking of keeping things alive—did you hear about the rink upgrades? New closed‑loop compressor system, brine work, the whole deal.” Earl whistled. “That’s a serious investment right here in Gull Lake. The Town of Gull Lake, RM of Gull Lake, RM of Carmichael, RM of Webb, plus Whitecap Resources Inc., Fast Trucking Service Ltd, Nitro Millwright Service, North American Helium, and Lonestar Energy Services all chipped in.” Edna raised an eyebrow. “Good. Nothing worse than a rink that can’t keep ice. Hockey without ice is just… road hockey.” Hank laughed. “I remember when the old compressors rattled louder than the Zamboni. This’ll keep the place humming for years.”
🤠 Wild West Fundraiser – Raise the Roof
Rita brightened. “And don’t forget the Wild West Fundraiser on October 9th. It’s a Carmichael Community Hall fundraiser, and the Carmichael Cleanup Crew’s coming to Gull Lake—and they’re bringing rope. Mock arrests, bail money, and a roof to raise. It’s fundraiser season, Coffee Row style.”
Hank leaned back. “I should make a ‘WANTED’ poster. Figured folks would pay just to keep him quiet for a day.” Mabel grinned. “I heard the rope’s ready — and if the mayor’s not nervous, he should be. One bail at a time, huh? That’s how you fix a roof in Saskatchewan.” Hank chuckled. “Forget the mayor—I say we have Blake arrested. He’s the reason half the Coffee Row gang checks Facebook before breakfast—and the other half pretends they don’t.” Edna snorted. “Ha! Now that’s a fundraiser I’d pay bail for.”
Edna drained her cup. “Well, if the rink’s cold and the coffee’s hot, I’d say Gull Lake’s in good shape.” The table laughed, and the talk turned to pie.
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The characters in this story are fictional, but the news and events are real and sourced directly from Gull Lake Events. Conversations at the Gull Lake Diner capture the spirit of coffee row talk, but for the full scoop on real community news, updates, and events, be sure to check out Gull Lake Events and get involved in the life of the community!
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