August - 2022

Angela Mouly

Aug 19
4 min

Learning To Compost

The Vermilion River Naturalist Society shared what people can do with material that is considered waste, and several ways to improve soil health during a composting session on August 11. “It’s very satisfying to be self-contained,” said Chris Olsen. “I think sometimes people just don’t know how easy it is.” During a tour of his own yard, Olsen shared how he had developed his property with compost into an English country garden style, continuing to enrich the soil as he goes.

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Lorna Hamilton

Aug 19
2 min

Irma Summerspiel And Irma Days

The 35th annual Irma Summerspiel (July 27 to August 1) was held in conjunction with Irma Days and it was fun times for all who attended. People come from far and wide to take part in the long weekend activities as ball teams, curling teams, campers, and folks just looking for a good time flocked to the village for fun and an early start to the curling season. Attendees had plenty of things to do and see throughout the long weekend with games and activities. Each year the annu

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Angela Mouly

Aug 19
2 min

Rusty Bit Horse Show

The Vermilion 4-H Light Horse Club hosted the 52nd Annual Rusty Bit Horse Show on August 13. Throughout the day they covered showmanship with English and Western classes, and local participants joined members entering a gymkhana in the afternoon. The Vermilion 4-H Light Horse Club has been operating since 1967. Running nearly that long, the Rusty Bit Awards were once again donated by the Coutts family. Competitors of all ages were vying for the handmade Rusty Bit Trophy award

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Helen Row Toews

Aug 19
3 min

Prairie Wool

What’s sense got to do with it? “I like collecting sticks,” the little boy responded after turning his head to one side and tapping a thoughtful finger on his chin. The children had been asked what their favourite outdoor activity was, and we’d received the usual answers: riding bikes, playing with friends, visiting the playground. This was unexpected. “Sticks, hey?” I asked. “Yeah,” he replied carelessly, “but not so much anymore since Mom told me I had too many damn sticks.

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Craig Baird

Aug 19
2 min

When Paratroopers Attacked Vermilion

The area of Vermilion has not been known as a location where there has been much military conflict. During the 1885 North West Resistance, there may have been some worries over conflict, but nothing happened. In fact, there has never been an invading force coming into Vermilion in most of its history until one October day when paratroopers suddenly appeared in the sky ready to attack the industry potential of Vermilion. This wasn’t during the Second World War though, but two

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Braxton Hoare

Aug 19
2 min

The Technological Singularity

The technological singularity is a radical idea that someday in the not-so-distant future we could be living in a very different world. Most experts in the field of AI research believe that this event will cause an extraordinary shift in the way we live our lives, and it could happen easily before the end of the century. A technological singularity is what could happen if Artificial Intelligence Software becomes sufficient enough to accelerate the rate at which new technologi

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Dawn Hames

Aug 19
2 min

Bread Pudding

Sometimes we end up with a few extra groceries, and instead of wasting them, they can be turned into yummy desserts. Don’t throw overripe bananas away, but instead turn them into banana bread. The same goes for stale bread. After a family gathering, I ended up with leftover hamburger buns, and a few days later they were a little dry. Bread and buns that are less than fresh can be frozen for turkey stuffing, or it can also be turned into a yummy bread pudding. Bread pudding is

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Town Welcomes New Director Of Infrastructure

Angela Mouly

Aug 19
2 min

Town Welcomes New Director Of Infrastructure

Approximately six months ago, the Town of Vermilion welcomed new Director of Infrastructure, Ben McPhee. Originally from Brooks, McPhee worked in Olds before coming to Vermilion. “The sense of community in municipalities of this size has always been a draw for myself and my family. On the professional side, municipalities of this size and roles such as this often means that there are ‘many different hats’ a person wears in a day, which keeps the job interesting and fast paced

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M-M-I F.C.S.S. Hosts ‘Coffee Connections

Angela Mouly

Aug 19
2 min

M-M-I F.C.S.S. Hosts ‘Coffee Connections

Several locals enjoyed a Coffee Connections session at the Innisfree Millennium Building on August 9. Mannville-Minburn-Innisfree Family and Community Support Services (M-M-I F.C.S.S.) hosts one session per month in the villages of both Mannville and Innisfree. The Coffee Connections program was created as a way to build connections in the community, maintain well-being, as well as improve the citizens’ overall quality of life. When organizers take time to meet with community

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Lorna Hamilton

Aug 19
1 min

Fundraiser For Special Olympics

The Alberta Sheriffs held a Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) BBQ on August 12 at the Cornerstone Co-op Pharmacy parking lot in Vermilion in support of the Special Olympics Alberta. Residents who decided to stop by and support the event were able to purchase a hotdog or hamburger meal that included a bag of chips and a pop for $7. Attendees also had the opportunity to take a ride in the bucket of the Vermilion Fire & Rescue ladder as well as participate in a 50/50 draw. “The

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Derwent Ag Society Shows Support For Ukraine

Lorna Hamilton

Aug 10
2 min

Derwent Ag Society Shows Support For Ukraine

With the war against Ukraine by Russia still wildly continuing the Derwent Agricultural Society decided to design a float that paid homage to the people of Ukraine. “The people of Ukraine are continuing to be affected by the war they are in right now; and while it is still talked about, it isn’t as much as it was. I just wanted to bring awareness to it and show that we are still supporting them, and to say thank you as it was the Ukrainian Pioneers who came here and broke the

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Livestock Field Day Back At Lakeland College

Angela Mouly

Aug 10
2 min

Livestock Field Day Back At Lakeland College

Having been cancelled the past two years, Lakeland College is excited to welcome visitors to a Livestock Field Day in Vermilion on August 25. The applied research team will lead presentations at the Agriculture Technology Centre as well assist with campus tours of fields and facilities where their research projects take place. “Applied research is a critical component of Lakeland College and a key part of the value proposition we offer our community. We are committed to condu

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CVR Farmers Well On Their Way To Reducing Fertilizer Emissions

Angela Mouly

Aug 10
2 min

CVR Farmers Well On Their Way To Reducing Fertilizer Emissions

In 2020, the federal government issued a target to reduce fertilizer emissions by 30 per cent in the next decade. County of Vermilion River’s Director of Agriculture and Environment, Cathie Erichsen Arychuk, said the target has created a lot of push back from industry and businesses surrounding its intention, not necessarily the number. “It’s a numerical target without any attached details on how this will be met. The biggest thing is that the government is still consulting w

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Derwent Fire Department Fundraising For STARS

Angela Mouly

Aug 10
2 min

Derwent Fire Department Fundraising For STARS

The Derwent Fire Department is hosting their 2nd Annual fundraiser for Stars Air Ambulance. This May, they seeded 21 acres of wheat that will likely be harvested in September, and Captain Ed Mailhot said their goal is to beat last year’s total. Last year, the group raised $17, 500 on a canola crop. They found the original suggestion online and being a farming community decided it worked for them. Up until September 1, supporters will have their names added to signage and soci

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Craig Baird

Aug 10
2 min

An Unfortunate Series Of Events

When I comb through old newspapers, you never know what sort of stories you will find. There may be fires that decimate a community, or there may be a robbery that makes nationwide news. Sometimes it is just stories of bonspiels and baseball tournaments, and sometimes you find a very unique and funny story. This isn’t a very long story, so the column is shorter than usual, but I couldn’t help but share it. It was in October 1955 when a young man named David Kather, who was 20

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Dawn Hames

Aug 10
2 min

Creamed Onions With Dill Sauce

Garden potatoes have been ready for some time, and they are still tasting like new potatoes. We often cook up a big pot and then have leftovers to slice and pan fry in butter. With new potatoes, there is no need to peel, just scrub the dirt off with a vegetable brush, and cook in a pot of boiling water. The skin of new potatoes is full of beneficial nutrients. Our garden onions and dill are ready as well. To capture some of the fresh garden flavours I made a creamed onion sau

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Lorna Hamilton

Aug 10
1 min

Vermilion Chrysler Donates

On Friday, July 29 Vermilion Chrysler held their annual Fair Pancake Breakfast which included pancakes, sausages, and eggs for all to enjoy. The cost of each breakfast was $7 and all proceeds from the event were donated back to the community in support of the Vermilion Handi-Van Society. The Vermilion and Area Handi-van Society is a charitable organization that provides wheelchair-accessible transport for people with mobility issues that reside in the area. The Handi-van prov

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UFA To Thank Local Vermilion Winner With $10,000 Farmer’s Day Prize

Lorna Hamilton

Aug 10
2 min

UFA To Thank Local Vermilion Winner With $10,000 Farmer’s Day Prize

On August 5, UFA Board of Directors Harold Haugen from Killam and UFA Delegate for Vermilion Jeff Nott presented Teresa Patry and her husband Jason with a duffle bag and two $5000 WestJet Gift cards at the UFA Vermilion Farm & Ranch Supply Petroleum location. Teresa and her husband who own and operate TJ Cattle just south of Vermilion entered the ‘Get it Done and Get Away’ contest which was available to UFA members. Teresa mentioned that she had never won anything of this sig

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Vermilion Realty - A New Real Estate Brokerage

Lorna Hamilton

Aug 10
3 min

Vermilion Realty - A New Real Estate Brokerage

Local Vermilionite Doug Charlesworth once spent much of his time working in camps as a Journeyman Red Seal Electrician. After working in this field for a while he wanted to spend more time at home with his family so Charlesworth decided to switch careers, and obtained his real estate agents license in 2017. “I have always been interested in the housing market and I have always been a very people-orientated person. I love working with people and I love helping my clients find

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Lorna Hamilton

Aug 10
1 min

Great Fun At Clandonald Country Fair

The Clandonald Agricultural Society held its Clandonald Country Fair under beautiful weather conditions on August 6. The theme was ‘Breaking Loose’ and it was certainly represented in some of the floats in the parade which happened at 11:30 a.m. Before the parade attendees had the opportunity to enjoy a pancake breakfast that consisted of pancakes, scrambled eggs, and sausages for $12 a plate which was in support of the Ag Society. Also prior to the parade, the Prairie Dogs e

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