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The Mad Sanitizers. The 49ers - Winning Team. Photos submitted The Race of Vermilion took place on March 20, with 11 teams which made up 56 participants. Family units received 65 point-based tasks via email at noon on the day of the event and completed the tasks in their homes and throughout the community. “We received very positive responses from our participants who really enjoyed having a day to enjoy being outside, having family friendly activities, and introduce an eleme

Kirk Hughes, Director of Protective Services for the County of Vermilion reported that the first weekend of spring was a busy one for the County of Vermilion Firefighters. On March 19 at approximately 3:54 p.m. multiple alarm assignments were sent to Paradise Valley, Blackfoot, Kitscoty as well as mutual aid from Legacy Rural for a large commercial structure fire just north of Rivercourse. A storage facility with numerous farm implements, tractors, motor vehicles and tools w

Photo submitted The Vermilion & District Chamber of Commerce was evaluating current events for their first quarter of the year and as they currently do not have any events in that time frame they decided to host community Easter Egg Hunts that are being sponsored by various local businesses. The Hunts will be held on separate days with Vermilion’s eggs being hidden on April 2, Mannville’s hidden on April 3 and Kitscoty’s on April 4; there will be 200 eggs filled with Candy, g

A protest held outside the residence in Vermilion which is displaying racial/hate speech. Signage posted outside a house in Vermilion, wording has been covered due to the sensitivity of comments. Photos Lorna Hamilton Last week the community of Vermilion was visited by Global News at the request of a Vermilion resident in an attempt to bring awareness to what she deems racial slurs and hate speech within the community at a private residence. Sophia Lindsay relocated to Vermil

Lethbridge Clean Up member. From left Will Woods, Alyssa and Dave Kusalik, Delilah and Dennis Traber. Photos submitted Initial 87 masks cleaned up. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people were instructed to wear masks to help prevent the spread of the virus. Gloves could also be worn to help prevent the spread. When the masks and gloves are not disposed of properly, these items end up on the ground in our communities as well as in our oceans. It was stated back in December 2020

From left, owners Kelly Rogers and Jean-Marc Dentremont. Photos submitted Foam core made from 100 per cent recycled PET plastic bottles. Lloydminster and area gained a new environmentally friendly business last September called Ecoplast Solutions. Ecoplast Solutions is a manufacturer of affordable and efficient composite buildings made from recycled plastic bottles. “Our goal is to be the leader in eco-friendly composite housing solutions. There is a large and growing demand

Back from left, Aiden DeSilva, Coach Shawn Minish. Middle from left, Brogan Stetson, Lance Adams, Corban McNicol, Alex McCulley. Front row, Zander Archibald poising for a photo op while maintaining the correct physical distance as instructed by Alberta Health. Photo Lorna Hamilton Vermilion Roar Lacrosse is excited to be back in action for the 2021 season. Registration opened on February 21 but due to COVID restrictions, the league is currently only holding practices. “We hop

2nd Chance Trail Ride Society is hosting a fundraiser in Elk Point on May 8, 2021 along with their annual trail ride. Due to COVID-19 the trail ride will look a bit different this year with a staggered start and social distancing. 2nd Chance Trail Ride Society is an organization that raises funds and awareness about organ and tissue donation. They host multiple types of fundraisers throughout the year such as, a golf tournament and trail rides. This year along with the annual

The Town of Vermilion Council has approved the allocation of up to $20,000 for the Vermilion Public Library and up to $10,000 for the Vermilion and District Housing Foundation to be funded from the Provincial government’s Municipal Operating Support Transfer (MOST) Grant. According to the Alberta government website www.alberta.ca/municipal-operating-support-transfer, municipalities have experienced significant financial impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic and therefore are o

Participants from the 2020 Race of Vermilion. From left, Carolyn Readman, Amy Readman, and Laura McLoed. Photo submitted The Good Life Institute began the annual Race of Vermilion event in 2015 which grew into 50 teams registering and two different race circuits. Last year the event was nearly cancelled because of the COVID-19 restrictions, but the organization was able to do the event virtually. With the COVID-19 restrictions still in place this year, Race of Vermilion will

Charlotte Wasylik. Photos submitted Canadian Western Agribition and Farm Credit Canada joined together last fall to search for the Top 50 most influential leaders in Canadian agriculture from coast to coast. The campaign included five categories which were: Mentors, Upstarts, Innovators, Deal Makers and Designated Hitters. Local farmer Charlotte Wasylik was nominated for the Upstarts category by three of her very good friends whom she worked with on many agricultural events d

Vermilion Valley Lodge. Photo Elaina John The Town of Vermilion received a letter from Health Minister Tyler Shandro on February 12, which approved $500,000 in capital funding to implement Senior Living Level 4 care in the Vermilion Valley Lodge (VVL). Capital funding will be put towards all the supplies needed to provide SL4 care to VVL residents, such as electric hospital beds and lift transfers. Once operational funding is received, the Vermilion District Housing Foundatio

From left Manager Rommel Mandocdoc, KidSport representative Derek Young, and Owner Greg Whitney. Photo Jerianne Bardoel Vermilion Tim Hortons owner Greg Whitney along with manager Rommel Mandocdoc presented KidSport- Vermilion representative Derek Young a donation on March 5. The donation was proceeds from the ‘Smile Cookie’ campaign that was held from September 14-20, 2020. The presentation was delayed due to COVID and Whitney said, “I was thankful for all the support from V

Photo submitted On February 25, community members and the school board held a discussion via Zoom about the possibility of closing Clandonald school. What was once a full grade 1-12 school, the now 1-6 school underwent a review completed by the superintendent, which recommended an investigation be done to study the viability of the school. “There were some really exciting and innovative ideas brought to the board,” said Clandonald School Council Vice President Laurie Hopaluk,

The Dewberry Hall Society started a fundraiser last month selling floor tiles to cover the cost of the Hall’s operating expenses. Due to COVID-19, the Hall is unable to host events such as funerals, weddings, a fall supper, Christmas craft sale, New Year’s Eve dance, dinner theatre, and a variety of other community events that would normally bring in the revenue needed. The other factor that plays into the Dewberry’s Hall struggle is the reduction in oilfield activity, it dir