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Dewberry’s Fire Prevention Week Open House brought smiles, learning, and excitement to the community on Tuesday, October 7, as the Dewberry Fire & Rescue Crew welcomed visitors of all ages through their station doors. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., families, students, and residents gathered for an afternoon of fun and fire safety education. The smell of freshly grilled hot dogs filled the air, and the tables were stocked with chips, donuts, and juice; all provided free of charge to

When I was in 4-H in the 1960’s one of my speeches was about the Pony Express. When I studied for my speech and first learned about the daring riders of the Pony Express, I fancied myself possessing the spirit and calibre needed to join their ranks even though there were no female riders. The image of a lone rider galloping across the wild prairies, braving storms, wildlife, and attack, has always held a certain fascination for me. I’m sure it wasn’t as glamorous or as romant

Bread & Flower by Jenny. Photo Bread & Flower by Jenny Every Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Elk’s Hall at 5029 49 Avenue in Vermilion transforms into a lively gathering place for locals and visitors alike. Running weekly until December, the Vermilion Farmer’s Market is a true community staple. A place where neighbors connect, local talent shines, and quality goods are just a short walk or drive away. The market features a changing lineup of vendors, so no two weeks are

On October 10, the Vermilion and District Housing Foundation hosted a Councillor and Mayoral Candidates Meet and Greet. The event provided residents with an opportunity to meet the individuals running in the upcoming municipal election and to ask questions about the issues that matter most to them. Hospitality Supervisor for the Foundation, Tiana Kowalchuk, welcomed everyone and opened the evening by inviting each attending candidate to introduce themselves and share a bit ab

Back when Vermilion was first founded, one of the early tasks of residents was to build a church that people could worship in. It was in September 1905 when a letter reached Archdeacon Lloyd in Lloydminster, for whom the community is named, asking if a church could be opened in the new village of Vermilion. The person who sent the letter was Robert Pilkie. A reply came on Oct. 15, 1905, giving permission to create this church. A week later, Archdeacon Lloyd came to the commun

Coconut cream pie is a favourite that is really easy to make from scratch. When making a Coconut Cream pie, you can use a variety of pie crusts, graham wafer, coconut or pastry. When you make your own filling and pie crust you are eliminating all the chemicals found in the boxed coconut pudding mix and all the unhealthy fats found in commercial pie crusts. If you are using a premade, frozen pastry pie crust, be sure to look for the ones that are made with lard, instead of veg

Back row, from left, Councillor Candidates Paul Conlon, Kirby Whitlock, Bruce MacDuff, and Kevin Martin. Front row, from left Richard Lavoie, Sherry Martin, Erwin Warkentin, and Darla Yonkman. Photos Sonya Lee From left, Mayoral Candidates Robert Snow, Robert Pulyk, and Richard Yaceyko. On Wednesday Oct 8, community members packed the Lakeland College Alumni Theatre for an electoral forum organized by the Vermilion & District Chamber of Commerce. The event, streamed on YouTub

From October 5 to 11, Fire Prevention Week was recognized across Canada, and some local fire departments in the County of Vermilion and County of Minburn took the opportunity to educate young children on fire safety through tours and interactive learning experiences. On October 2, the Minburn County Fire Department’s Innisfree detachment hosted the Innisfree ECS Kindergarten and preschool students for a day of learning and fun. The children were able to explore the fire truck

Jake Mathews The Vermilion Allied Arts Council is gearing up to open its milestone 50th season with an unforgettable evening of live music featuring the Jake Mathews Trio. The performance will take place on Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Alumni Theatre on the Lakeland College campus in Vermilion. Tickets for the show are $35 and are expected to sell quickly. Canadian country artist Jake Mathews has built an impressive career, earning multiple Canadian Country Music

From left, Vermilion Chamber Executive Director Aiyana Thompson, Vibe Limo owners Serena Davidson and Nate Habte, and Town of Vermilion Director of Corporate Services- Marilyn Lavoy Photo Sonya Lee Vermilion couple Nate Habte and Serena Davidson, celebrated an exciting new chapter on October 9 as they officially launched their new, VIBE Limo. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the Vermilion Town Hall council chambers, where they were joined by Town Director of Corporat

From left, County of Vermilion River Candidates Darin Beckett, Leslie Cusack, Stacey Hryciuk, Vanessa Pare, Dale Swyripa. Photo Sonya Lee On Wednesday, October 9, community members gathered at the Vermilion Public Library for the County of Vermilion River electoral forum, hosted by the Vermilion & District Chamber of Commerce. The event, which was also streamed live on Facebook, gave voters a valuable opportunity to hear directly from candidates ahead of the October 20 munici

For the third consecutive year, the team at Vermilion Credit Union has come together in the spirit of giving to support local food banks ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. What began as a small initiative has grown into a powerful annual tradition, driven by a deep commitment to community and a desire to ensure that no table goes empty during the season of gratitude. The initiative, supported wholeheartedly by staff, members, and the wider community, has once again shown how

This year, Vermilion Credit Union has made a generous contribution of $7,404 to support literacy programs at Mannville School, St. Jerome’s School, and Vermilion Elementary School. The donation reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to education and its belief in the power of reading to transform young minds. The funding is being used to enhance school literacy initiatives, reward enthusiastic readers, and provide additional resources for teachers striving to cultivat

Scott Woods Get ready to tap your feet and clap your hands as the Scott Woods Christmas Hoedown rolls into Wainwright on November 12 at 7 p.m. at the Wainwright Communiplex Theatre. This lively, two-hour show is packed with Christmas cheer, heartfelt season songs, toe-tapping fiddle tunes, stepdancing, and plenty of good-natured humour, making it a must see event for the whole family. Leading the show is Canadian Fiddle Champion Scott Woods, a sixth-generation fiddler whose m

Bruce MacDuff. Photo submitted The Town of Vermilion’s municipal election will take place on October 20, and a familiar name has entered the race. Former Mayor Bruce MacDuff has announced his candidacy for town councillor, citing strong encouragement from residents and a desire to ensure Vermilion’s future growth and prosperity. “I had several requests from residents to run for council,” said MacDuff. “Waiting for change is not enough—it is better to be part of the solution.

Richard Yaceyko. Photo Lorna Hamilton With the upcoming municipal election set for October 20, longtime Vermilion resident and former councillor Richard Yaceyko has officially entered the race for Mayor. Yaceyko, who previously served 17 years on Vermilion Town Council, says his experience and dedication to the community make him well-prepared for this next step. “Being semi-retired, I feel I have the experience and time required to serve the Town as Mayor,” he explained, add

Lakeland ETC students washing cars. Photo Sonya Lee On Friday September 26 the parking lot outside the ETC program was transformed into a buzzing bubbly tribute to volunteer fire fighter hero Morgan Kitchen. Buckets hoses and plenty of elbow grease were the tools of the day as ETC students hosted a memorial car wash in honour of Kitchen a 24 year old firefighter who tragically lost his life on August 3, 2024 while battling wildfires in Jasper National Park. Morgan a dedicated

Thanksgiving has been celebrated in Canada since the 1700’s according to Google and Wikipedia. In 1957 the Canadian Parliament officially proclaimed the 2nd Monday in October the official Thanksgiving Day “a Day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed”. It was tradition in our house growing up to celebrate Thanksgiving. It was an exciting day of family gathering and feasting on turkey and pumpkin pie. As I grew up,

Darla Yonkman. Photo submitted With Vermilion’s municipal election set for October 20, residents will see three familiar and seven new names on the ballot. Among the new candidates stepping forward is Darla Yonkman, who is running for Town Council for the first time. Yonkman explained that while she has considered running for several years, the timing was finally right. “My work commitments lessened, and I finally had the time to give back,” she said. Encouraged by residents

Kellen Snelgrove. Photo submitted Lifelong Vermilion resident and active community volunteer, Kellen Snelgrove, has officially put his name forward as a candidate for Town Councillor in the upcoming municipal election. Snelgrove said the decision to run was not one he took lightly. Although he had considered entering the last election, he chose to focus on serving on several boards, including the Vermilion Credit Union, the Vermilion Agricultural Society, and the Vermilion Go