After 31 days of record‑shattering heat, a bone‑chilling deep freeze, and wind gusts that could move a grain bin, I decided to take a closer look at which forecast had the edge for January: the high‑tech weather supercomputer or Jeff Woodward’s legendary Pig Spleen tradition. While the Pig Spleen forecast runs from January to June, this showdown focuses on just the first month of 2026. One relies on climate models and data; the other draws from generations of prairie wisdom a

A couple of weeks ago, we explored the tale of the horse thieves of 1909—a story that captured the “Wild West” spirit of early Gull Lake. Just a year later, the community faced a far darker chapter, one that tested the limits of its fledgling law enforcement. The “Drunken Brawl”—As It Was Called at the Time In early 1910, William James McBride and his son Luther spent an evening in Gull Lake. According to contemporary records, both men were “the worse for liquor” as they left

Gull Lake’s run through the South West Rink Burger All Stars has reached its biggest moment yet. After leading the field in three straight rounds , our hometown rink burger has officially earned a spot in the Finals —and now only two rinks remain. Gull Lake Dominates the Semifinals For the third consecutive round , Gull Lake topped all voting, earning 1,128 votes—a strong 33.6% of the 3,358 ballots cast. That surge pushed us past Kyle and secured our place in the championsh

Gull Lake’s running hot this week. From burgers to gold medals to a century‑old marquee asking for new hands at the wheel, there’s momentum everywhere you look. The Round Table was already buzzing before the first refill. Word had spread that Gull Lake had punched its ticket to the Final Four in the South West Rink Burger All-Stars, leading the field with 653 votes. Earl —who treated the café like his second office—leaned back in what everyone knew was his “assigned” chair an

Gull Lake’s Levynn Toney celebrates her first‑place finish in the 80kg category at the SHSAA South Saskatchewan Championship in Moose Jaw. (Photo: SWAC Facebook) Gull Lake’s Levynn Toney earned a first‑place finish in the 80kg category at the SHSAA South Saskatchewan Wrestling Championship held in Moose Jaw. A photo shared by SWAC on Facebook captured Toney celebrating her win. Regional Results Athletes from Swift Current Comprehensive High School also posted strong results

Gull Lake has officially punched its ticket to the Semifinals of the 2026 South West Rink Burger All Stars! After a huge showing in the last round—leading the entire field with 653 votes—we’re now one of the final four rinks still in the running. The Hype Is Real I’ve tried two of these burgers recently, and without hesitation, they’re among the best I’ve ever had. If you haven’t made it down to the rink yet, you’re missing out! From the fresh-ground local beef to that perfec