Coffee Row was buzzing that morning—the usual gathering spot where news travels faster than the percolator—and today the talk had turned to the people who keep Gull Lake running: the volunteers. And, of course, the young wrestler who just put our town on the provincial map. Edna had her For Posterity notebook open before the first refill. “I’ll tell you what really makes a town strong,” she said. “It’s the ones who straighten chairs, shovel driveways, and wheel the garbage bi

Most of what strengthens a small town isn’t grand or complicated. It’s the everyday things people do for each other that make the real impact. The Quiet Contributor You might be the person who volunteers to help our public spaces bloom, who straightens the chairs after a hall event, or who shovels a neighbour’s driveway—sometimes showing up with a quad to clear a long stretch of sidewalk. Maybe you’re the one who wheels a neighbour’s garbage bin back to its spot without sayin

November 3, 1951 – February 25, 2026 (age 74) Opening Line With heavy hearts but deep gratitude for her life, the family of Shelley Jane Bryant announces her unexpected passing on February 25, 2026, at the age of 74. Shelley was born on November 3, 1951, in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, the cherished daughter of Russell and Miriam Bryant. She grew up in the Carmichael area, attending school there before riding the bus into Gull Lake High School, where she graduated and formed frie

Running Score: Pig Spleen 2—Weather Supercomputer 1 A frost‑covered prairie under a restless sky. On one side, a digital thermometer climbing into record territory. On the other, a humble pig spleen sitting beside a parka and a raincoat—because this is Saskatchewan, and we prepare for everything. After a February that felt like three seasons in 28 days, it’s time to settle Round Two of our winter weather showdown. We saw record‑breaking warmth, a polar vortex, and wind gusts

A new service is taking root right here in Gull Lake , offering practical, affordable help for anyone looking to clear out clutter quickly. Prairie Cleanup Services , launched this week by Gull Lake resident Peter Wall , provides junk‑removal support for homes, farms, and businesses across the region. The service handles those bulky, awkward, or inconvenient items that tend to pile up, including: • Old couches and furniture • Mattresses • Broken or outdated appliances • G

Levynn Toney and Coach, Curtis Biem (Photo: SWAC Facebook) Gull Lake has another reason to be proud this week. Levynn Toney of Gull Lake School captured the rural regional wrestling championship in the 80 KG category on Saturday, earning a well‑deserved spot at the SHSAA provincial wrestling event in Saskatoon next weekend. Congratulations also go out to her coach, Curtis Biem, for guiding her to this impressive milestone. This victory continues a remarkable season for Levyn