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A place in the sun When gale-force winds wind themselves around the granaries, and temperatures dip below what any sensible person would go out in, more and more people think of escaping to the south. And there are so many possible destinations. In the past, such a pursuit was something only the prosperous could afford and these affluent people enjoyed the privilege of being a seasonal resident. Still, this isn’t a new phenomenon. During the Victorian era, wealthy Europeans a

Brr… Cold winter days are the perfect time to turn on the oven and do some baking. Last year I had the wonderful opportunity to spend several days in the Banff Springs Hotel and I got to see the gingerbread castle that was on display, it was probably 12 feet in the front by 4 feet deep, and approximately 4 and a half feet high, placed up on a 3-foot-high platform. While most of us will not build a gingerbread house that grand, it's fun to design one, bake it, assemble it and

Are you looking to help spread a little cheer this year? if so, The Vermilion Quilt Guild is holding a Christmas Pillowcase Project designed to help bring cheer and enjoyment to others this holiday season. The Quilt Guild members have sewn 180 beautiful pillowcases to be distributed to residents residing in the Vermilion Long Term Care, Supportive Housing, the Lodge and Focus Vermilion. The members of the Guild are hoping to raise $25 per pillowcase for a total of $4500 so th

Since November 13 the Vermilion Bargain Shop has been collecting toys and donations to be donated to the Vermilion Lions Club Santas Anonymous program and on December 3 they held their Fill the Sleigh Toy Drive event. “This fundraiser is an annual event for the Bargain Shop and it is something as a business we are very proud of. Everyone sometimes needs that little helping hand,” commented Bargain Shop Manager Cori deWolde. deWolde also went on to say that on Saturday Mrs. Cl

The Community Cantata Choir hosted its second performance of ‘Lead Me Back To Bethlehem’ at the First United Church in Vermilion on December 4. Approximately 20 voices from all walks of life came together on stage to share the choir experience. Recognizable songs of the season brought much joy to the audience and had an inspirational way of sending them home wrapped in peace. Following the Cantata they sang a few extra songs they had learned throughout the year and director,

On December 3 the Wainwright Dance Academy, alumni, and guest artists from across Canada and Ukraine performed its 9th annual performance of the Nutcracker. This traditional Christmas ballet - The Nutcracker was originally produced in 1892 and has been delighting audiences worldwide since 1982, and in Vermilion since 2013. When Kinley, the star of this season’s performance was asked what came to mind when the Nutcracker is mentioned she replied, “Magic, Christmas, Happiness.”

Humbolt Broncos survivor, Ryan Straschnitzki, shared tips to keep the right mindset amidst adversity with several teams during Hockey Day in Mannville on November 5. Straschnitzki said speaking at the Nashville Predators training camp this July helped his public speaking career take off, as he tries to inspire people and share what he has learned. Having started to play hockey when he was four years old, he continued to work hard and said Jonathan Toews with the Chicago Black