Upgrades and Outreach: Council Invests in Gull Lake’s Future—November 12, 2025.

The Gull Lake Town Council met for its regular session on November 12, 2025, in Council Chambers at 2378 Proton Avenue.

Present:

Mayor: Nasser Zanidean

Councillors: Tyson Migneault, Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steven Haithwaite (via phone), Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin

Administrator: Emella Waiser

📝 Meeting Highlights

Delegations

• Crystal Dokken & Jocelyn Hughes (145 Green Street) – presented to Council at 7:00 p.m. (topic not specified in minutes). Departed at 7:11 p.m.

  
  

• Bryon Bezanson (East Side Church of God) – presented to Council at 7:12 p.m. (topic not specified in minutes). Departed at 7:36 p.m.

Approvals & Financials

• Previous Minutes: Council approved the minutes from October 22, 2025.

• Monthly Financials: October 2025 statements were reviewed and approved.

• Payments: Approved $141,899.60 in cheques (#25693–#25735), $5,655.53 in education property tax, and $27,066.76 in payroll EFTs.

Staff & Committee Reports

• Bylaw Enforcement: October report received from B. Lingenfelter.

• Recreation: October report received from S. Kuntz.

• Committee Updates:

  
  

  • Southwest Regional Emergency Measures Organization (SW Regional EMO)—Councillor Migneault

(A regional partnership focused on emergency preparedness and coordinated response planning.)

• Tourism/Economic Development Committee – Councillor Wessner

(Promotes local events, supports business growth, and highlights Gull Lake’s attractions—blending tourism promotion with economic development initiatives.)

Correspondence Reviewed

• RCMP Quarterly Report (Q2)

(Provides council with an update from the local detachment covering April–June. It usually includes calls for service statistics, crime trends such as property crime or traffic enforcement, detachment priorities for the quarter, and community policing initiatives.)

• Chinook Regional Library Board Meeting

(The Gull Lake Library is part of the Chinook Regional Library system. Board meetings cover regional funding, staffing, and programming decisions that shape services available at the Gull Lake branch and other member libraries.)

🏗️ Key Council Decisions

Investing in Infrastructure

Pump House Upgrades:

Council approved Sletten Contracting’s quote of $3,763.53 to install 30’ of eaves trough, 20’ of snow stop, and replace the metal door and frame at the new pump house.

Community Impact: Helps maintain the pump house in good working order and prevents wear from snow and water.

Background: Gull Lake has been steadily investing in water infrastructure for several years. In June 2021, Council awarded Hayter Drilling Ltd. the $153,974.80 tender for the Backup Water Well Construction and Well Rehabilitation Project—ensuring redundancy and reliability in the water supply. Later that year, Council approved multiple motions for the new pump house: Central Energy Services ($7,800) for excavation and riser installation, Apex Distribution Inc. ($14,221.72) for stainless steel piping and fittings, and RLB Construction ($52,973 plus taxes) for the building and concrete slab. In June 2024, Council awarded tenders for the Well Control Building—mechanical to Municipal Utilities Central Ltd. ($179,000) and electrical to Crossroad Energy Solutions ($285,761). The Well Control Building ties the pumps together, providing the mechanical and electrical systems that manage and synchronize operations. The 2025 upgrades continue this long‑term investment by protecting and extending the life of the facility.

Investing in Communication

Social Media Marketing:

Council approved an annual $6,000 contribution for a social media marketing contract.

Community Impact: Supports clearer communication by helping the Town share updates consistently and reach residents through modern channels.

🌟 Why It Matters

Council’s November decisions reflect a balance between essential infrastructure upkeep and modern communication strategies. The water infrastructure story shows how Gull Lake invests not only in building new facilities and backup supply, but also in integrating them with modern control systems and maintaining them for long‑term reliability. By pairing that stewardship with improved outreach, the Town continues to build resilience while staying connected with its community.

🗣️ Get Involved! Your Voice Matters

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For the complete official record, you can view the Town of Gull Lake Council minutes in PDF format [here].

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