Facts
Country
Canadian Province
Southwest Saskatchewan
Census Division 4
Rural Municipality Gull Lake
Post office Founded 1884 Incorporated (Village) 1909 Incorporated (Town)
1911
Government
Mayor: Blake Campbell Administrator: Dawnette Peterson Governing body:
Town Council
MP: David L. Anderson
MLA: Wayne Elhard
Area: Total 2.50 km2 (1 sq mi) Population (2006): Total 965 Density: 386.0/km (999.7/sq mi) Time Zone: CST
Postal Code: S0N 1A0
Area Code: 306
Highways: Highway 1 and 37
Visitor TipsClimate
For the current temperature in Gull Lake, visit
Environment Canada's Weather.
For long term
averages, the
Weather Network
provides excellent information on our climate.
Canada uses the Celsius temperature scale, which means the freezing
point arrives at 0°C,
compared to 32° Fahrenheit. To convert Celsius, multiply the temperature
by 2 and add 32.
Holidays
New Year’s Day - January 1
Family Day - February 18
Good Friday - March 21
Victoria Day - May 19
Canada Day - July 1
Civic Holiday - August 4
Labour Day - September 1
Thanksgiving Day - October 13
Remembrance Day - November 11
Christmas Day - December 25
Boxing Day - December 26
Currency & Banking
Canada's money system is based
on dollars and cents. Visitors should consider exchanging their currency
into Canadian dollars at chartered banks and credit unions for the best
rate. Some banks may charge a transaction fee for this service. Banking
hours are Monday to Thursday, 9:30 am to 4 pm and Friday from 9:30 am to
5:00 pm.
Hunting & Fishing Licenses
Saskatchewan Environment Ministry administers hunting and fishing licenses within Saskatchewan. Licensing requirements vary for Saskatchewan residents, Canadian residents, and non-Canadian residents. For more information, call (306) 787-2847.
Canada has strict laws on the
possession and use of firearms. Handguns and automatic weapons
are prohibited. Visit
Canada Border Services Agency
for information on bringing firearms into Canada, or call them toll free
within Canada at 1-800-461-9999, and from outside Canada (204) 983-3500
or (506) 636-5064.
Liquor Stores
Liquor may only be purchased from Saskatchewan liquor
store outlets. Wine and beer, however, can be obtained at licensed cold
beer and wine stores. The legal minimum age to purchase liquor or
participate in games of chance in Saskatchewan is 19.
Health & Medical
Canadian hospitals and medical services are among the
world's best. Saskatchewan hospitals will
not refuse treatment to those requiring care, but to ensure coverage,
visitors to Canada should obtain travel health insurance before leaving
home.
Gull Lake doctors office: 247 Parker Avenue(306) 672-4034
Cypress Regional Hospital (Swift Current): 2004 Saskatchewan Drive, (306) 778-9400.
Emergency care
Dial '911' for emergency service, including situations where an
ambulance is needed.