September - 2022

Angela Mouly

Sep 28
1 min

St. Jerome’s Fall Supper

St. Jerome’s Catholic School was thrilled to host its Fall Supper at the Vermilion Regional Centre on September 22. Not having had one for two years, students said they enjoyed the preparation and everyone getting together to have a good time. Between two sittings approximately 800 people attended the event, many of whom were thrilled to take part in the longstanding tradition. All of the funding from the fall supper goes to support programming in the school. “A huge thank yo

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Braxton Hoare

Sep 28
2 min

The Semi-conductor “Chip” War

The world is ever increasingly dependent on tech and with this reliance comes a growing need for “chips.” These chips, more formally called semiconductors, are what revolutionized the electronics industry and paved the way for devices such as mobile phones, computers, CD players, televisions, and many appliances found around the home. Today these chips are needed in everything from coffee makers to vehicles and are a huge $349.76 billion dollar industry. These semiconductors

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Helen Row Toews

Sep 28
2 min

Prairie Wool

“Get well soon” I was in Marshall School on September 1st to begin the new year as an EA and haven’t darkened their door since. Surprised? I was too, and since calamities are said to happen in threes, I’ve been waiting for the other shoe to drop. Allow me to explain. On that fateful afternoon, after the first day of school, I broke my foot. I’d like to tell you it happened while saving an innocent youngster from being hit by a train. Or perhaps I fought off a pack of ravening

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Craig Baird

Sep 28
2 min

A Visit By The Lt. Governor

Back in 1929, a year that would turn out to be a major year in world history as The Great Depression loomed large, Vermilion was preparing for a famous visitor. Only one month after the fall of the stock market that triggered the start of The Great Depression, the Lt. Governor visited Vermilion on Nov. 22. Early on, it was the hope that Premier John Brownlee would be joining Dr. William Egbert, who had served as Lt. Governor since 1925. In the end, the premier didn’t join Egb

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Dawn Hames

Sep 28
2 min

Apple Fritters

Apple fritters are a taste of homemade goodness. Apples are in season in the grocery stores right now. When you make them yourself, they are a fraction of the cost of commercially made ones, plus no food additives or chemical preservatives. I made several batches to get the recipe just right. For several batches, I fried in canola oil, but I did find them too oily. I decided to try lard, and to my delight, it produced an apple fritter that was not oily. Some of the variations

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Cree Language Display At Lakeland College

Angela Mouly

Sep 28
2 min

Cree Language Display At Lakeland College

As part of Truth & Reconciliation Week, Lakeland College hosted a Cree language display at both campuses. “We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. Providing opportunities for our campus community to learn more about Indigenous languages, culture and community is a priority for Lakeland,” said Lakeland College president and CEO, Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart. According to the display created by the Canadian Language Museum, more people spe

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Lorna Hamilton

Sep 28
1 min

Co-op Fuel Good Day

Cornerstone Co-op hosted Fuel Good Day on September 20 in collaboration with all Western Canadian Co-op Gas Bars, and proceeds were raised from gas or diesel purchased in Wainwright, Vermilion, and St. Paul Gas bars, with 10 cents/litre of fuel purchased going towards each gas bars charity of choice. Vermilion gas bar proceeds will be donated to FOCUS Vermilion, Wainwright’s proceeds will be going to Wainwright Rotary and St. Paul’s is going to St. Paul’s Visual Arts Centre.

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Lorna Hamilton

Sep 28
2 min

A Memorial For The Late Queen

The Royal Canadian Legion Field Marshal Alexander Branch 11 held a memorial service for the late Her Majesty, the Queen of Canada on September 19. The 20-minute-long service included the singing of O Canada, readings from the scripture, the playing of the Last Post with two minutes of silence, which was followed by a prayer for Queen Elizabeth II, and the laying of a wreath. Branch President Gary Zayac paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II’s life and military service. He started

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Helen Row Toews

Sep 14
3 min

Prairie Wool

Let the good times roll So, the first day of school has come and gone. It’s good to be back as EA and bus driver for Marshall School. When my bus ground to a halt at each house that first morning, kids piled up the steps with varying degrees of happiness and resignation on their faces. One boy rolled dramatic eyes skyward and sighed as mom told him to pose for a photo. Yet another was shocked at his parent’s flagrant lack of attention and yelled over his shoulder, “Hey, Mom,

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Dawn Hames

Sep 14
2 min

Zucchini Spice Cake

So far this is one of the most summer like fall seasons we have had in a long time. The zucchini plants have been producing for some time now, and I am left with some big ones. When you are making this cake, if you are using young tender zucchini, just cut the top and bottom off, and grate the whole zucchini. If like me, you have larger, harder skinned ones left in the garden, or someone gifts you one, then peel it, and remove the seed before grating. Zucchini are high in sev

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Angela Mouly

Sep 14
1 min

Folk Club Hosting Lennie Gallant

The Vermilion Folk Club is eagerly awaiting September 18, when they will be hosting Lennie Gallant at 3 p.m. Gallant has been inducted into the Canadian Songwriter’s Hall of Fame and has had multiple Juno nominations. From the east coast, the bilingual artist plays Celtic, folk, rock, and Americana. His 14 albums are widely recognized and Jimmy Buffet said, “Lennie Gallant is one of my favourite Canadian Songwriters. I have always wanted to bring his music to the forefront.”

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Lorna Hamilton

Sep 14
5 min

Reactions To The Queen's Passing

April 21, 1947, was a historical day when Princess Elizabeth pledged her life to the service of the Commonwealth on her 21st birthday. The Princess was on a tour of South Africa with her parents and younger sister. She began her speech by saying, “On my twenty-first birthday I welcome the opportunity to speak to all the peoples of the British Commonwealth and Empire, wherever they live, whatever race they come from, and whatever language they speak…” But, the most famous part

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First Wind Power Turbine Installed By Enel In Central Alberta

Angela Mouly

Sep 14
3 min

First Wind Power Turbine Installed By Enel In Central Alberta

Enel Green Power announced the completion of their first turbine at their Grizzly Bear Creek wind project on September 7, south of Mannville. One of 34 turbines on the project, it is the first of theirs in central Alberta, with the rest being near Pincher Creek. In the coming weeks, they expect to complete three turbines per week if weather conditions remain ideal. The overall project is expected to be fully operational by the end of this year. Having worked all across the Un

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Lorna Hamilton

Sep 9
2 min

Sword And Thistle Highland Dance

Have you always been interested in Scottish dance but didn’t know where to learn it? The Sword and Thistle Highland Dancers (formerly known as the Mannville Vermilion Highland Dancers) is currently accepting registration for the 2022-23 dance year. The club has been in existence for over 25 years and recently changed its name to reflect the communities represented in the club. “Our dancers were not just from Mannville or Vermilion anymore. The Sword and Thistle Dancers is a n

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Angela Mouly

Sep 8
2 min

Three Generations Of Farm Fencing

The Klassen family has been operating Alberta 1 Fencing for approximately 10 years near Myrnam. Three generations of staff include David and his wife Helena, their 18-year-old son Abram, and David’s parents Abram and Anita. “It’s very important to properly maintain fences and keep them up to date; especially closer to the cities. A lot of people have their pasture on the side of the road and it’s very dangerous if cattle get out on the highway. In addition, some farmers like

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Craig Baird

Sep 7
2 min

Celebrating Fifty Years In Vermilion

I enjoy going through old newspapers to find interesting stories. Sometimes they were stories about major events, major discoveries, or occasionally just a great anniversary. This week, I decided to feature the couple of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wallace. I wish I had the first name of the wife, but at the time newspapers often didn’t print the first name of the wife. The date was Aug. 22, 1952 and the aforementioned Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Cooper were two well known residents in Vermilio

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Dawn Hames

Sep 7
2 min

Apple Crisp

Harvest is in full swing. It has been a very hot and dry harvest. It is important to remain hydrated to prevent dehydration, and even drinking lots of water, still has people suffering with headaches and leg cramps. When out in such heat for prolonged periods of time it is really important to replace the lost electrolytes especially sodium, chloride, magnesium, potassium and calcium. There are sport drinks to help with this and little packets of an electrolyte powder to pour

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Vic Juba Hosts Jaedyn’s Tribute To Elvis

Lorna Hamilton

Sep 7
2 min

Vic Juba Hosts Jaedyn’s Tribute To Elvis

If you are an Elvis enthusiast the Vic Juba Community Theatre will be the place to be on Saturday, September 17 as they host Elvis: The Early Years presented by Jaedyn’s Tributes. Jaedyn Pilon is an Edmonton born (2002) artist, and began showing a love for music at an early age while watching the children’s TV show, the “Wiggles.” By age six his interest in music had shifted to the Beatles when he performed ‘Twist and Shout’ as John Lennon during his very first stage performa

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Derwent Golden Age Club Beef Raffle Winners

Lorna Hamilton

Sep 6
1 min

Derwent Golden Age Club Beef Raffle Winners

The Derwent Golden Age Club held their Club Raffle ticket draw on August 31. Each ticket purchased consisted of a 1st place prize of a half of beef cut and wrapped plus a 5 cubic foot deep freeze, the 2nd place prize was a quarter beef cut and wrapped with a 3.5 cubic foot deep freezer, and a 3rd place prize which consisted of a quarter beef cut and wrapped. The first place winner was Tom Mudryk, second place was Cassandra Bodnar, and third place went to Tony Neilson. Tony Ne

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Angela Mouly

Sep 6
2 min

Ladies Night A Hit At The Gun Range

The Vermilion Gun Club hosted a Ladies Night on August 30, with 22 people having the opportunity to try out target shooting and share a meal together afterwards. The evening offered an opportunity for ladies who haven’t used firearms or only have a bit of experience. Treasurer, Dave Moore said, “It allows them to have a fun time and see that guns are inherently a tool; there is nothing to be leery about, but there is a proper way to use them.” Following a knowledge and safety

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