A warm slice of early Main Street life Long before Main Street took its modern shape, Gull Lake had a little bakery that left a lasting mark on the town’s early years. Shilling’s Bakery — located on the south side of Main Street, midway between Proton Avenue and Rutland Avenue — entered a new chapter in October 1910, when it changed ownership and was soon rebuilt after a fire just six weeks later. Today, the street has changed, but the bakery’s place in that central stretch o

March 29 – April 3, 2026 The Southwest moved through a quieter stretch this week, with only a handful of confirmed items landing inside the March 29–April 3 window—but each carried the kind of practical weight people notice when they’re on the road or watching the season shift. A late‑season system moved through the RM of Gull Lake and Tompkins beginning March 29, dropping a band of heavy, wet snow that briefly complicated travel and added a welcome shot of moisture for field

Some stories settle into the prairie like old rail ties—heavy, weathered, and still shaping the path ahead. The Round Table was already full when Earl burst through the diner door and announced, “Well, the internet’s awake—it says a documentary crew is coming this June to talk about the 1980 crash.” Mabel slid him a refill without looking up. “Morning to you too, Earl.” Edna followed him in, her For Posterity notebook tucked under her arm like a sheriff’s badge. “It’s not ju

With spring arriving—and the RCMP’s reminder showing up in local mailboxes—it's a good time to clearly lay out what ATV rules actually apply in and around Gull Lake. This guide breaks everything down in plain language, focusing on what matters inside town limits and what applies on public land, based on The All Terrain Vehicles Act and information from the RCMP and SGI. Who Can Operate an ATV on Public Land To legally operate an ATV on public land in Saskatchewan: You must

A recent post shared in the CP Rail Memorial Facebook group indicates that a documentary team working on Steel Gang: The Ties That Bind is planning a visit to the Webb area on June 16–17, 2026. The project, produced by 47 Filmworks, focuses on the Prairie Region Steel Gang of the 1970s and the lasting bonds formed during their years on the rail. The 1980 CP Rail crew bus crash west of Webb—one of the most significant transportation tragedies in Saskatchewan’s history—is inclu

Beginning in September 2026, students across Saskatchewan—including those in the Chinook School Division—will begin learning hands-on CPR skills through a new province-wide education initiative. The Ministry of Education is partnering with the Heart & Stroke Foundation to bring the CardiacCrash program into schools for the 2026–27 year, giving students the confidence to act when every second counts. The program is designed to make CPR and AED training accessible, engaging, an