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The 2021-2022 Curling Season wrapped up this past weekend with the fun-filled Mixed Curling Bonspiel. Twenty-two teams spent three days on the ice showing off their skills, enjoying some laughs, and enjoying some good old-fashioned curling fun. Saturday’s games were followed by a delicious dinner provided by Mrs. J’s Catering and some entertainment, with the event ending on Sunday with Team Cookson taking the A Final over Team DeRoo. Curling Club President Andrew McCrae state

Volunteering can provide so many rewards in life, and the Grade 10 Career and Technology Studies class at E.H. Walter in Paradise Valley is currently experiencing the personal rewards as they learn about volunteerism. The students are currently participating in their first project of action and are partnering with the Lloydminster Interval Home. “At the beginning of the course we created a list of possible activities we could do to help out our community, including Lloydminst

One of the parts of visiting Mau Lam’s Restaurant for the past 35 years is watching Duc and Anh Phung’s family grow up on the wall behind the cash register, and at the same time getting to share in their customers' memories and special occasions on the bulletin board inside the restaurant. Checking the wall for a glimpse of a new baby, or wedding picture has been many customer's delight when picking up their dinner. While the pictures may have changed over the past three deca

The Vermilion Rotary Club is eagerly anticipating hosting their annual Community Garage Sale this April after having to pause the club’s fundraising event for the past two years. This year’s sale will take place April 28-30, at the Vermilion Curling Rink. With the commitment of the Rotary Club for all profits from the sale to be reinvested in the community, this project is a win-win for not only residents of Vermilion, but the surrounding area too. With health safety restrict

In Alberta, every municipality employs a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), and in Vermilion, Kevin Lucas fills this important role. A municipal council is required by legislation under the Municipal Government Act (MGA) to establish a CAO position, complete with determined duties and functions. The council actually has to do this through a bylaw, and any amendments to the job description have to be approved by the council. Hired and appointed to the position by the Town Cou

The Vermilion Ministerial Association held the 11th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on March 16 at the Glad Tidings Pentecostal Assembly. Virtually held last year, the in-person event is meant to acknowledge the leadership role that not only the Mayor has taken on, but also the Town Councilors and School Board Trustees that serve the Vermilion area for both school divisions. Master of Ceremonies Reverend Harvey Hussey reminded everyone that being a leader, “is a hard job, and

Enough with the Cats Already While making no secret of the fact I’m a card-carrying member of the, I Love Cats club, a line must be drawn somewhere. Briefly, I can tell you a stray showed up on our deck last fall, pregnant and abandoned. We created a warm kennel for Coconut – so named for her creamy mottled fur – and she gave birth to four adorable kittens. All was going well until the afternoon she disappeared. We searched for her in vain and it was concluded, with much sadn

For much of history, people have found methods of exchanging value with one another. Whether that be by trading food, resources, or even exchanging our modern coins or paper money. Strangely, everyone today uses money as a source of value, although many people don't actually know how it came to be used at all. Prior to the first form of currency, implemented about 5000 years ago, many people traded with one another, trading different things such as spices, food, or precious m

The year 1967 was a big one for Canada. Across the country, millions of Canadians came out to celebrate the 100th birthday of Canada. From centennial projects, to a centennial train, to Expo 67 and much more, it was a big year and every community took part. In Vermilion, 1967 was the year of Centennial Fever. The town would have a centennial project in the form of a swimming pool that was opened on June 23, only a week before Canada’s official birthday. The pool cost $80,000

In Mexico, you will find the mixture of chocolate and cinnamon very popular in desserts. In Mexico you will find chocolate cinnamon ice cream, cakes, pies, you name it. Cinnamon has the added benefit of helping to control blood sugar from the high and lows and less fat storage. Here is a homemade cake recipe that requires no bowl and no beaters, so the cleanup is super easy. It contains no eggs or dairy; therefore, this is a great recipe for people with dairy or egg allergie

It is time to get ready for spring and summer outdoor sports, and the Vermilion Soccer Association (VSA) is ready to get their 2022 season going. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the VSA is in the process of planning a full soccer season starting with their Annual General Meeting on March 21. Did you play soccer as a kid and want to keep your skills up? Or just have a passion for the sport and want to stay actively involved? Then volunteering to help on the pitch

Dale Swan was glad that the turbulent weather the area had been experiencing settled down a little so that he and his team of Seppala Huskies could try something new this year. Dogsled racing for 15 years now, Swan and his team were ready to partake in the 4th Annual Tom Ouellette Memorial Sled Dog Races put on by the Meadow Lake Sled Dog Club the weekend of February 11. Postponed until March 5 and 6 due to trail conditions, the event is having a 5 dogs Trapper Race, somethin

On March 9, the Royal Canadian Legion Field Marshal Alexander Branch #11 took some time to thank some local community members for their support of the rejuvenation of the Soldiers Plots at the Vermilion Cemetary. Initiated before the pandemic arrived, the project will continue this spring and summer. Between a small government grant, support from the Town of Vermilion, and the hard work of several Legion volunteers and local businesses the work done at the cemetary includes t

The Little Royal Rodeo that took place at the Lakeland College Equine centre from March 11-13 was a big hit. On March 11, attendees had the opportunity to see the Western Canadian Judging competition which started at 8:30 a.m. and ended at 12 noon. They were also able to attend the Ag-Citing event from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. or the equine demo from 2 to 3 p.m. and the ranch rodeo at 7 p.m. March 12 the day consisted of the the Stockman’s Steer and Heifer show in the morning, the

For decades the Elk’s Hall on 49 Ave was the home of the Order Of The Royal Purple Lodge #108. For over 70 years the ladies of the Royal Purple served the residents of the Vermilion area through fundraising, teas, catering, hosting children’s Christmas parties, and supporting town organizations such as the food bank, Santa’s Anonymous, Friends of the Vermilion Health Care, Vermilion and District Housing for Assisted Living and the school’s hot lunch programs. Formed in 1947 a

The Wainwright series was rough for the Tigers for all four games; the team only came close to winning once. In the first game, the Wainwright Bisons won 5-1, starting off the 2nd round of playoffs strong. Game two was a little more balanced, both teams fought hard and in the end, it came down to a single point difference, 6 points for the Tigers, 7 for the Bisons. After another loss, the Tigers were losing hope, and when it came to game 3 they gave the game away, taking a 9-

With the opening of her store Perfectly Mentionables on Main Street, Darcy Diep has filled an economic gap for the Town of Vermilion. Specializing in women’s bras and underwear, Diep also provides a service that for many years women in the area have had to travel to other municipalities to access. Diep and her staff have been extensively trained in how to provide women with a properly fitting bra, something that any woman knows is a necessity to help encourage better posture

Jill Conner opened the Mannville Indoor Vintage Flea Market in Mannville on November 3, 2021, and is located at 4611 47A Avenue in Mannville next to Bull Dog. Conners said she has a variety of items from Pyrex, milk glass, vintage bikes, vintage license plates, children’s clothing and everything in between. Conners store also has other vendors such as Happy Hens Eggs, and Get Mugged, etc. “Coming this spring vendors are welcome for fruit and veggie, food trucks and anybody wa

The JR Robson Boys high school curling team took full advantage of their chance to participate in the Alberta School Athletic Association’s (ASAA) provincial curling tournament this past weekend in Lethbridge. The boys played strong from the start at the first game on March 3, winning 12 to 1, with the game called at the end of the sixth end. Stepping onto the ice Friday morning, they continued to showcase their skills winning 9 to 2. With their first loss on Friday afternoon