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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...

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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...

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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...

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Sep 2
2 min

The 1917 Vermilion Fair

The year 1917 was a tough one for Canada. It was the year of the most divisive election in Canadian history, which was fueled by the...

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Braxton Hoare

Sep 2
2 min

The Perfect Play-through

Every new video game release brings new players, many of whom will play a game and move on. However, with every game comes a select group...

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Sep 2
2 min

A2 Milk

You may have noticed that there is now A2 milk available in some of the grocery stores. A2 milk is the original gene that milk protein...

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Aug 19
3 min

Prairie Wool

What’s sense got to do with it? “I like collecting sticks,” the little boy responded after turning his head to one side and tapping a...

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Aug 19
2 min

When Paratroopers Attacked Vermilion

The area of Vermilion has not been known as a location where there has been much military conflict. During the 1885 North West...

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Braxton Hoare

Aug 19
2 min

The Technological Singularity

The technological singularity is a radical idea that someday in the not-so-distant future we could be living in a very different world....

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Aug 19
2 min

Bread Pudding

Sometimes we end up with a few extra groceries, and instead of wasting them, they can be turned into yummy desserts. Don’t throw overripe...

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Aug 10
2 min

An Unfortunate Series Of Events

When I comb through old newspapers, you never know what sort of stories you will find. There may be fires that decimate a community, or...

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Aug 10
2 min

Creamed Onions With Dill Sauce

Garden potatoes have been ready for some time, and they are still tasting like new potatoes. We often cook up a big pot and then have...

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Jun 28
2 min

Vermilion’s First Mayor And His Indigenous Artifacts

When early settlers began to arrive in the Vermilion area, they homesteaded throughout the region. As they cleared the land to grow...

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Jun 28
2 min

Prairie Wool

Age is only a number Sometimes, milestone birthdays can get a person down. I have one approaching in the distance, and who needs it? I...

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Jun 28
2 min

Keto Bun

For various reasons, some people have to eat gluten-free. They may be in your family, or in your group of friends. Maybe it’s you that...

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Jun 15
2 min

Vermilion Becomes Little Turner Valley

In 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...

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Jun 15
3 min

Prairie Wool

Never 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...

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May 25
2 min

Prairie Wool

Proofreading Matters The world of instant messaging has seen some big blunders as far as spelling goes. Often, my cell phone technology...

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