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The Town of Gull Lake is a progressive community, located 56 km SW of SWIFT CURRENT at the junction of Highways 1 and 37 in the heart of oil country.The town site is situated on what was once part of the 76 Ranch, established in 1887. The 76 Ranch House, built in 1888, is one of southwestern Saskatchewan's oldest existing buildings. The 10,000-acre 76 Ranch at Gull Lake was one of several massive ranches established by Sir John Lister-Kay's Canadian Agricultural, COAL and Colonization Company.In 1905 the Gull Lake block was sold to American millionaire developers Conrad and Price; they surveyed the town site and put up the lots for sale. Settlers began to pour in, agriculture superseded ranching as the main local industry and between 1906 and 1912 Gull Lake was booming.

The Picture Butte Municipal Library provides current, high-interest material in a wide variety of formats for persons of all ages. Special emphasis is placed on stimulating young children's interest and in developing an appreciation for reading and learning.

The Chinook Regional Library Has Provided Public Library Service To Southwest Saskatchewan Since 1971 Through Its Network Of 32 Branch Libraries And 14 Corner Libraries. The Library Covers An Area Of 49,949 Sq. Km. (19,286 Sq. Miles) And Serves A Population Of 46,184.The Mission Of The Chinook Regional Library Is To Enable Its Local Libraries To Provide Equitable Access To Information For Cultural, Recreational, And Educational Development In The Most Cost Efficient And Cost Effective Manner.

LeaderWelcome to LeaderAn oasis of individuality, Leader, Saskatchewan is a gateway to unexpected sights, with superb wildlife watching, hunting, fishing and brilliant sunsets. There is a sense of uniqueness about the people, evident in town and the surrounding countryside. Come and join us in Leader, where progress is unlimited.