About the RM
The RM of Gull Lake No. 139 is a rural municipality in southwest Saskatchewan, serving agricultural, ranching, residential, and industrial ratepayers through local roads, municipal services, facilities, and regional partnerships.
Welcome to the RM of Gull Lake
A working rural municipality shaped by agriculture, ranching, oil and gas activity, transportation routes, and long-standing community partnerships.
Who we serve
The RM serves rural residents, farm and ranch families, commercial and industrial operators, and landowners throughout the municipality.
Municipal work includes road maintenance, taxation and assessment administration, planning and development, pest and weed control, cemetery support, emergency service partnerships, and the operation or support of local facilities.
Where we are
The RM is located in southwest Saskatchewan around the Town of Gull Lake and the Village of Tompkins. The municipality includes productive agricultural land, ranching areas, oil and gas development, roads, cemeteries, water infrastructure, and local service connections.
Quick Facts
A snapshot of the municipality, including population, roads, assessment, land area, facilities, and local infrastructure.
Population
185 residents
Residential Sites
104 residential sites
Road Network
253 miles of road
Municipal Size
9 township municipality
Water Facilities
Community well at SE-2-15-20 and raw water tank loading facilities in Gull Lake and Tompkins.
Taxable Assessment
$195,751,290 2023 taxable assessment
History
The RM’s history reaches back through early local government, ranching, agriculture, road development, and regional cooperation.
Early regional history
The municipality lies within a region historically connected to Indigenous peoples including the Assiniboine Cree and Blackfoot. The area was later included in the Palliser Expedition and was historically connected to the 76 Ranch. Ranching remains an important part of the local economy.
1911: Local self-government begins
The first recorded local self-government meeting was held on January 2, 1911, as L.I.D. No. 139. J. Ohlheiser was appointed Chairman and E. E. Spackman was appointed Secretary-Treasurer.
1913: RM of Gull Lake No. 139 formed
On January 6, 1913, the final meeting of L.I.D. No. 139 was held and the first meeting of the RM of Gull Lake No. 139 was called to order. Armstrong was elected as Reeve and C. Lochead was hired as Secretary-Treasurer.
1914: Municipal office development
In May 1914, at a meeting held in Whipps Hall in Tompkins, a motion was passed to purchase a lot in Gull Lake and erect a suitable building to hold a safe and house an office and Municipal Hall.
1920s and 1930s: Administration grows
The first adding machine was purchased in 1920, the first vault was built in 1923, and the first annual meeting was held in 1930. In 1933, municipal secretaries were required to obtain a Provisional Certificate of Qualification.
1950s and 1960s: Oil activity expands
Oil activity came to the area on a limited scale during the mid-1950s. Drilling increased in the mid-1960s and continues to be part of the local economy.
1970: Shared municipal office
Following regional discussions with the RM of Carmichael No. 109 and the Town of Gull Lake, the RM of Gull Lake and the RM of Carmichael moved into shared premises in Gull Lake in January 1970.
Roads and regional cooperation
The road system began as prairie trails and gradually improved through provincial and municipal programs, including Grid Road, Main Farm Access, and Super Grid systems. The RM of Gull Lake, RM of Carmichael, and RM of Webb formed Maintenance Area No. 1, the first in the province.
Local Economy
The RM economy is rooted in agriculture, ranching, oil and gas, transportation, and the services that support rural life.
🌾 Productive rural land
Farming and ranching remain central to the municipality. The RM includes a large agricultural land base, with both cultivated and pasture land contributing to the local economy and rural way of life.
🛢️ Industrial activity
Oil and gas activity is an important part of the RM’s assessment and economic base. The municipality includes oil batteries, a gas plant, oil and gas wells, and oil-related industrial businesses.
🚚 Regional connections
Local businesses, elevators, transportation routes, service stations, restaurants, and municipal roads help support residents, producers, industry, and neighbouring communities.
Regional partnerships matter here
The RM of Gull Lake has a long history of working with neighbouring municipalities, towns, villages, and organizations to support development, infrastructure, emergency services, recreation, and community needs.
Land, Roads & Infrastructure
A practical look at the land base, road network, cemeteries, and infrastructure within the municipality.
Land Area
The RM includes approximately 193,459.34 acres, made up primarily of cultivated land and pasture land, with the remaining area including highway, railway, and industrial land.
Road Network
The RM maintains a road network of approximately 253 miles.
- Primary Grid: 3 miles
- Grid: 28 miles
- Primary Corridors: 24 miles
- Main Farm Access: 34 miles
- Municipal roads: 163 miles
Cemeteries & Facilities
The RM is connected to local cemeteries, water infrastructure, airport services, and other rural facilities.
Cemeteries
The RM’s quick facts identify three local cemetery locations:
- Town of Gull Lake Cemetery — 23-13-19-W3M
- Verlo Cemetery — 8-15-19-W3M
- Village of Tompkins Cemetery — 3-13-21-W3M
Facilities & Infrastructure
- Community well at SE-2-15-20
- Raw water tank loading facilities in Gull Lake and Tompkins
- Gravel pits and stockpiles
- Gull Lake Municipal Airport
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