TOWN NEWSLETTER

In This Issue

Town Council Proclaims August 9th “Captain Keith Mirau Day”

COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM EVALUATION DAY

The Official Town of Gull Lake Flag

CIB Competitions Winners

Cast Your Vote in Our Annual CIB Competitions

GULL LAKE AND AREA REC BOARD VOLLEY-BALL LEAGUE

BACK TO SCHOOL ”PANCAKE BREAKFAST“

Kinette Korner Mini-Golf

Crescent Point Pool Year End

ANTELOPE LAKE REGIONAL PARK WRAP

Notice of Call for Nominations

Autumn House Independent Living Facility

Town Council Proclaims August 9th “Captain Keith Mirau Day”

Town Council received a letter from Mr. Tom Frook asking for August 9th of each year to be proclaimed Keith Mirau Day in Gull Lake. Tom wrote, "Keith was a Gull Lake boy who joined the RCAF and who was killed in a Syrian missile strike in 1974 along with 8 other airmen. It was because of this tragedy that the National Peacekeepers' Day came into being. I believe that it is only fitting that Keith's hometown recognize the contribution of all Peacekeepers but, especially, that of Keith Mirau and that Gull Lake should be truly proud of him."

Mayor Campbell had a discussion with Legion President Bruce Freestone regarding the request, and he thought it was a very good idea. A motion was made at the last Council meeting proclaiming August 9th , "Captain Keith Mirau Day" in Gull Lake. Our Peacekeepers are renowned for their peacekeeping efforts around the world and we as Canadians can take pride in the job they do. I want to thank Mr. Tom Frook for his request and for providing us with this information. It will certainly give us a stronger appreciation for our peacekeepers and National Peacekeepers’ Day.

Mayor Campbell

TOWN of GULL LAKE NEWSLETTER September 2016

The Official Town of Gull Lake Flag

The Communities in Bloom Com-mittee held a flag contest a few weeks ago and narrowed the en-tries to three choices. The three choices were put un the town web-site for people to pick which one would be the official town flag. The CIB committee used the town pin to be used in the making of the flag. The design incorporates the Town’s strengths, history and will represent the community in the coming decades.

The CIB would like to thank every-one who entered the contest and all those who participated in the online voting.

Gull Lake CIB

CIB Competitions Winners

Just click any of the links below to

view winning entries for the following

categories:

Best Business Flower Pot

Best Non for Profit Organization

Flower Pot

Best Residential Curb Appeal

Best Residential Floral Displays

Best Residential Vegetable Gardens

Best Backyard

COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM EVALUATION DAY

On Sunday, August 14th the Communities in Bloom Committee was pleased to

welcome CIB Judges CIB Bonita Lundberg and Kathleen Sproat Mickelson. The

day started at 9:00 AM with the Judges asking the Committee a variety of ques-

tions about the community. CIB Committee submits a Community Profile

Book when entering the CIB program. The Profile Book helps judges by providing

them with essential information they need to evaluate the community. The Judges

were noticeably impressed with the Community Profile that was submitted this

year, and gave some suggestions on information that could be added next year.

At 10:30 AM, Judges were taken on a downtown tour that included tours of the

Seniors Hall, Swimming Pool, Xeriscape Garden, and Lyceum Theatre. At noon

everyone went to Lilly’s Kitchen bar and grill for dinner. After lunch the Judges

were taken tothe Cemetery, Autumn House, Gull Lake Special Care Home, Gull

Lake School Track and Field, Little Green on the prairie in the Park, Green Power

Ball Diamonds, Recreation Centre, Museum, CIB Competition Winners homes, and

Landfill.

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After the tours were done the Judges concluded their visit with a short wrap up

session with the Committee, and the day ended at 4:00 PM. Now we will have to

wait until October when the winning communities, and our Bloom Score will be

announced.

While we will not receive our official results and evaluation until October, the Judg-

es did have some positive things to say about Gull Lake. The Judges had good

things to say about the following:

They commented on the work that volunteers did at the Senior’s Hall to restore the

hardwood floors and wooden table.

They were impressed with the popularity of the Lyceum Theatre

The Cemetery they said was well maintained, and they were impressed with the

Cemetery Committees Headstone/cover cleaning project.

Murals on the Curling Rink and the Little Green on the Prairie Park in addition

received positive comments. They also provided some feedback on how the me-

morial tree program at the park could be improved.

They were impressed with the Recreation Complex Facilities and the Green Power

Ball Park.

They seemed impressed with the number of community organizations and volun-

teers we have in the town.

The Landfill they felt was well maintained.

They said the Town was very neat and tidy and yards well maintained.

They also liked the downtown heritage signs on the buildings and the work being

done to restore the Wong Guy Shoe Shop.

They were also pleased with Town Council’s decision to remove tripping hazards

from town sidewalks.

The Communities in Bloom Program is all about community pride. The Town is not

just evaluated on CIB Committee Projects, the entire town and all of its facilities are

evaluated. The CIB Committee and Town Council are grateful for the efforts made

by residents, businesses, volunteer groups/organizations and Town Crew that all

help to make Gull Lake a Great Place to live!!

Mayor

Blake Campbell

BACK TO SCHOOL

”PANCAKE BREAKFAST“

Gull Lake School S.C.C. is

putting on a “Back to

School” Pancake breakfast

on the first day of school,

Thursday, September 1st.

Drop your kids off and head

down to the kitchen and join

us for breakfast!!

Crescent Point Pool Year End

Kinette Korner Mini-Golf

Kinette Korner Mini-Golf is open Monday

to Wednesday from 6:30-8pm. Cost is

$2/round.

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GULL LAKE AND AREA REC BOARD VOLLEYBALL

LEAGUE

The most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us…volleyball season! The Gull Lake and Area Rec Board volleyball league starts Sept. 12 and runs until Christmas-ish. Games are Monday nights at 7pm and 8pm. Cost is $50/team. For more in-formation or to register contact Sara 306) 671-7725.

Another CPP season in the books!! Thanks to everyone who supported the pool

through registering for lessons, coming to lane swim and hanging out at the pool dur-

ing public swim. Can't wait to see you next year!

Also, a HUGE thank you to the amazing staff at CPP. I was anxious about only having 7

full-time guards (I pulled one out of retirement to teach and then acquired some jun-

ior guards) but I couldn't have asked for a better crew. These guys did a fabulous job

of instructing, guarding and keeping things running smoothly...THANK YOU!!! Recrea-

tion Director

Sara Kuntz

Contact Us

Phone:

(306) 672-3361

Fax:

(306) 672-3777

Email: gulllaketown@sasktel.net

Mailing Address:

Box 150

Gull Lake, SK S0N1A0

Street Address:

2378 Proton Avenue

Gull Lake, SK

S0N 1A0

Website:

http://gulllakesk.ca/

Notice of Call for Nominations

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of:

Mayor: Town of Gull Lake

Councillor: Town of Gull Lake

Number to be Elected 6

will be received by the undersigned on the 21st day of September, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at

the Gull Lake Town Office, 2378 Proton Avenue, and

during regular business hours on September 6th to September 20th, 2016 at the Gull Lake Town Office,

2378 Proton Avenue.

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: Gull Lake Town Office, 2378 Proton Ave-

nue.

Dated this 6th day of September, 2016.

Dawnette Peterson,

Returning Officer

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Autumn House Independent Living Facility

Phone (306) 672 3672 (306) 672-3947 Fax

Autumn House is a licensed non-profit community owned personal care home provid-ing care to Level 1 and 2 residents. Autumn House provides an excellent environment for individuals who require assistance with daily living.