Craig BairdJun 152 minVermilion Becomes Little Turner ValleyIn the days before Leduc No. 1 was hit in 1947, the centre of the Alberta oil industry was Turner Valley. It was there that Alberta had...
Helen Row ToewsJun 153 minPrairie WoolNever enough time! When you earn your living from the land, it seems as though there are never enough hours in a day to do all that needs...
Helen Row ToewsMay 252 minPrairie WoolProofreading Matters The world of instant messaging has seen some big blunders as far as spelling goes. Often, my cell phone technology...
Craig BairdMay 252 minWhen A Storm Took A GarageStorms are nothing new in the Vermilion area. There have been funnel clouds, massive rain storms, vicious snow storms and plenty of high...
Dawn HamesMay 252 minCheese And Kielbasa SoupFarmers all across the region are busy putting in the crops. While it has been a long winter, and cold spring, we can be sure sunshine is...
Craig BairdMay 192 minThe Orange Celebration of 1927The Orange Lodges were once one of the most influential paternal organizations in the country. Prime ministers belonged to the...
Helen Row ToewsApr 273 minPrairie WoolTwo Wheels That Move the Soul My brother recently purchased a handsome Harley Davidson. It’s his pride and joy. He keeps it safely tucked...
Craig BairdApr 272 minThe 1922 Livery FireIt was nearly a very bad day for Vermilion when a fire broke out at a livery barn in the early hours of Sept. 29, 1922. The fire was...
Braxton HoareApr 262 minThe Robotic Home AssistantCompanies such as Tesla and Boston Dynamics have in the last few years actively worked towards the utopian idea of having a robotic...
Craig BairdApr 121 minThe Grain Case Of 1924In 1924, a man by the name of John Powlyk was arrested while on Jasper Avenue in Edmonton over something that he did in Vermilion a few...
Helen Row ToewsApr 123 minPrairie WoolAs luck would have it… The times when I’ve experienced bad luck could fill volumes. We can all relate. This column was hatched while...
Dawn HamesApr 123 minRoasted AsparagusThis weekend is the celebration of Easter. In both Alberta and Saskatchewan, we are so grateful that all the COVID restrictions have been...
Helen Row ToewsMar 233 minPrairie WoolEnough with the Cats Already While making no secret of the fact I’m a card-carrying member of the, I Love Cats club, a line must be drawn...
Braxton HoareMar 233 minA Brief History Of MoneyFor much of history, people have found methods of exchanging value with one another. Whether that be by trading food, resources, or even...
Craig BairdMar 232 minCentennial Fever Strikes VermilionThe year 1967 was a big one for Canada. Across the country, millions of Canadians came out to celebrate the 100th birthday of Canada....
Dawn HamesMar 232 min Mexican Wacky CakeIn Mexico, you will find the mixture of chocolate and cinnamon very popular in desserts. In Mexico you will find chocolate cinnamon ice...
Braxton HoareAug 24, 20212 min3D Printed RocketsRelativity Space is a new company with a vision to create the first rocket made on Mars. They plan to achieve this by using their unique...
Craig BairdAug 24, 20212 minVermilion Gets GasOn Aug. 4, 1941, it was a big day for the community of Vermilion when hundreds of people came out, even from Saskatchewan, to celebrate...
Dawn HamesAug 24, 20212 minApple SeasonIt is an early harvest this year. We are done combining our peas and barley, and are waiting for the swathed canola t be ready. Right...
Craig BairdAug 16, 20212 minA Hockey Scandal In VermilionIt was in February of 1922 when a hockey scandal rocked Vermilion. After Vegreville won the Bix Six Hockey League Series Championship it...