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Council Supports Animal Welfare Services, Advances Property Actions
Gull Lake Town Council advanced several community files at its September 24 regular meeting, including support for regional animal welfare services, action on properties within town limits, and the appointment of a Dutch Elm Disease inspector. Tax Title Proceedings Council authorized administration to begin title proceedings on four properties within the community. Title proceedings are a legal process that can allow a municipality to obtain title to a property in accordance
7 minutes ago1 min read


Gull Lake Provides Update on Water System and Backup Well Status
The Town of Gull Lake says residents can continue to expect reliable water service after rehabilitation work confirmed that one of the community's older wells can no longer operate in its current condition. According to a release from the Town of Gull Lake, recent work on well PW2‑2010 revealed a failure in the carbon steel casing, allowing sediment to fill the well. Following an assessment by Beckie Hydrogeologists, the well was determined to be no longer operational. While
6 hours ago1 min read


Obituary: Patricia Mary Busse
Patricia Mary Busse, age 76, of Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, passed away on October 19, 2026 at the Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current. Interment A private interment took place at the Gull Lake Cemetery. Gathering A gathering for family and friends will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026 1:30 p.m. Elk’s Hall, Gull Lake Funeral Home Arrangements were handled by Warren’s Funeral Home, Swift Current.
23 hours ago1 min read


Operation Impact: 132 Traffic Offences Recorded in Southwest Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan RCMP released provincial Operation Impact results for October 9–12, 2026, with Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan members — including officers from Swift Current, Maple Creek, Ponteix, and Leader — participating in the four‑day campaign. The initiative focused on impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding, aggressive driving, and seatbelt misuse. Across Saskatchewan, officers stopped 4,028 vehicles and issued 2,407 tickets, warnings, and vehicle defect no
1 day ago1 min read


Small Business Week: The Backbone of Saskatchewan—and of Gull Lake
Saskatchewan is marking Small Business Week from October 19–25, 2026, recognizing the entrepreneurs who drive the province’s economy. According to the Government of Saskatchewan’s 2026 Small Business Profile, the province is home to 156,850 small businesses, representing 98.8% of all businesses and employing roughly 30% of Saskatchewan’s workforce. In communities like Gull Lake, that impact is visible every day. Our town’s economic strength comes from the people who choose to
2 days ago2 min read


Obituary: Glenn Albert Holding
January 4, 1948 – October 15, 2026 Opening Line We share the passing of Glenn Albert Holding, 78, of Tompkins, who passed away on October 15, 2026. Life & Legacy Glenn was born in Gull Lake to Augusta and Randy Holding on January 4, 1948. He trained as an agricultural mechanic at SAIT and farmed in the Tompkins area for many years. He contributed to community projects including the Tompkins Lions Club, the Tompkins Community Hall, and later volunteer work at Lac Pelletier. Fa
2 days ago1 min read
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Exploration Licence North of Gull Lake Highlights October Oil & Gas Offering
A major exploration licence located just four kilometres north of Gull Lake was one of the key southwest parcels in Saskatchewan’s latest Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held on October 6. The licence, awarded to Millennium Land (444) Ltd., covers 2,640 hectares near the Gull Lake North, Suffield, and North Premier Upper Shaunavon pools — areas with long-standing development history and established infrastructure. Millennium Land (444) Ltd. secured the parcel with
3 days ago


Safety Alert: RCMP Warn of Fraudulent Email Scam in Saskatchewan
Residents across Saskatchewan — including here in southwest Saskatchewan and Gull Lake — are being urged to stay alert after the Saskatchewan RCMP issued a warning about a fraudulent email circulating in the province. Key Point: The email falsely claims you are under investigation for cybercrime and threatens arrest unless you respond. The message directs recipients to a non‑RCMP Gmail address: carcmpgrca@gmail.com. RCMP confirms this email is not legitimate and is part of an
Oct 15


Tompkins School Under Formal Review by Chinook School Division
The Chinook School Division has announced that a formal review of Tompkins School will be undertaken under The School Division Administration Regulations. This review process is designed to ensure that community members have an opportunity to provide input before any decisions are made about the school’s future. 🔍 What the Review Means A school review is not a closure notice—it's a fact‑finding process. The Division examines enrolment trends, transportation distances, and ed
Oct 14
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