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Autumn Challenge Draws Student Runners To The Park
The Autumn Challenge cross-country running race drew 340 elementary and high school students from Lloydminster, Mannville, Chauvin,...
Vermilion Voice
Sep 28, 20232 min read


V-Town Oktoberfest A Resounding Success
On September 23, a touch of Germany descended upon Vermilion as Renee and Harm Tjardes, the dynamic duo behind the event, hosted the...

Lorna Hamilton
Sep 28, 20232 min read


The Triplets Of Vermilion
In March 1945, Vermilion made provincial news when triplets were born in the community. The triplets were born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph...

Craig Baird
Sep 28, 20232 min read
Sour Cream Cucumber Salad
We are well into fall, the leaves are changing into fiery colors, and the garden is wrapping up. This year I planted spaghetti squash,...

Dawn Hames
Sep 28, 20232 min read


Lakeland Tipi Raised Ahead Of Autumn Equinox
Over 50 Lakeland College staff and students gathered on the grass just north of Alumni House on the Vermilion campus the morning of...
Vermilion Voice
Sep 28, 20232 min read


Cornerstone Co-op Fuel Good Day Raises Funds For Senior Centre Curling Floor
Volunteers from the Vermilion Senior Centre enthusiastically fueled tanks and washed windows for patrons at the Cornerstone Co-op Gas Bar...
Vermilion Voice
Sep 28, 20232 min read
Vermilion Folk Club Unveils A Star-Studded Lineup For The Upcoming Season
The vibrant and ever-evolving Vermilion Folk Club is thrilled to unveil its eagerly awaited lineup for the upcoming season. Showcasing a...
Vermilion Voice
Sep 25, 20233 min read
The Dream That Became A Provincial Park
Melvin Hill, who owned a hardware store in Vermilion, had a dream. He wanted to see a provincial park established in the Vermilion area....

Craig Baird
Sep 25, 20232 min read
Sour Cream Raisin Pie
This is a delicious vintage Alberta and Saskatchewan pie. Many people may remember it from their child hood. I got to experience this pie...

Dawn Hames
Sep 25, 20232 min read


New Dirt Brings New Events To Town
“The dirt started all of this,” says Nicole Templeton, Office Manager of the Vermilion Agricultural Society. “Horse people won’t do...
Vermilion Voice
Sep 25, 20234 min read


Firefighting Students Hold Car Wash Fundraiser
Platoon 2 (P2) firefighting students hosted their second annual car wash fundraiser for Hearts and Hands at Lakeland College’s Emergency...
Vermilion Voice
Sep 14, 20232 min read


Art In The Park Event Thrilled The Community
The eagerly awaited annual Art in the Park event has concluded, leaving in its wake a day filled with artistic exploration and community...

Lorna Hamilton
Sep 14, 20232 min read


Local Performer Brings Childhood Favourites To Life
The vibrant and charming sounds of childhood favourites echoed through Cunningham Place on September 9 at 1 p.m. as local performer and...

Lorna Hamilton
Sep 14, 20231 min read


Rowing Novice Tryouts
Lakeland College’s Rustlers rowing team held its novice tryouts at the Vermilion Provincial Park’s boat launch on Wednesday, September 6...
Vermilion Voice
Sep 14, 20233 min read


Follow The Red Brick Road-Dorm Events Key To Luxe College Living
On Thursday, September 7, approximately 70 college students followed the Red Brick Road—that is, the roadway that runs between and around...
Vermilion Voice
Sep 14, 20232 min read
The Winter Of 1901-02
I decided that this week we were going to go way back in Vermilion’s history, before the community itself ever existed. Let’s take a look...

Craig Baird
Sep 14, 20232 min read
Hamburger Stew
Fall is in the air. This is an easy stew to make and use vegetables right from the garden. The stew smells delicious simmering and it is...

Dawn Hames
Sep 14, 20232 min read


Local Businessman Donates Hair For Wigs For Cancer
In a heartwarming display of community spirit and compassion, local businessman Kirby Whitlock has once again stepped up to make a...

Lorna Hamilton
Sep 14, 20232 min read


Cornerstone Co-op Liquor Fundraiser BBQ
On September 7 Cornerstone Co-op Liquor held a fundraising BBQ to aid the Friends of Vermilion Health Centre from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Under...

Lorna Hamilton
Sep 14, 20233 min read


Vermilion Street Jamboree: Where Culinary Delights Met Melodic Harmonies
Vermilion’s Main Street came alive on September 8 with the much-anticipated Vermilion Street Jamboree. This inaugural event delivered a...

Lorna Hamilton
Sep 14, 20232 min read
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