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It is time to take a trip back and see what was going on during a given week in Vermilion. This time, I am journeying back in time to the...

Today, I am baking with flour made of Park wheat. It is freshly ground, whole grain, organic, and unbleached. The Park variety of wheat...

In a corner of the internet, there’s a theory that might give you pause. It’s called the “Dead Internet Theory,” and it suggests...

The Great Depression is nearly 100 years removed from us, but many of the things that happened then, resonate now. Things were expensive,...

Zucchini season is upon us. Zucchini, also known as summer squash are high in several minerals, and many vitamins including five...

Vermilion pulled out all the stops when the Count De Topor of London arrived in Canada as a representative of British capitalists in June...

The best of both loaves. The moistness and health benefits of a banana loaf and all the flavour and nutrition of a carrot loaf. Bananas...

I often like to look through old newspapers, and the Internet makes that much easier to do. There are always major events that happen in...

It’s once again apple season. I am fortunate to have an apple tree, and they are mostly ready, and some are already overripe. It’s...

The Second World War was raging, and many people were worried about their loved ones, but there was also good news in the area thanks to...

This is a sweet and moist Saskatoon muffin. It is easy to make with outstanding results. What I love about home baking is that we can...

Tornadoes are not a rare occurrence in Alberta. While the United States has the most tornadoes by far, Canada is second in the world....

It’s Raspberry season. These little prairie jewels are full of flavor, and even more so this year, as it has been so dry. We have a...

Hockey has always been popular in Vermilion, going back over 100 years. When a Vermilion team wins a championship, the entire community...

In April 1918, Vermilion was devastated by a major fire that destroyed 23 businesses and houses. It was one of the worst fires in the...

After our recent heat wave, refreshing rain brought cooler weather. The cooler winds make it the perfect time to do some baking. Loaves...

The year 1912 was overall a good year for Canada, Alberta and Vermilion. The country was booming still, and the First World War was still...

Salads are always a great accompaniment for summer barbeques, potlucks and outdoor entertaining. There are some salads that almost...

On June 12, Varda Space Industries, a California startup, successfully launched the world’s first space factory. Riding aboard SpaceX’s...

Vermilion was a very young place when it received two of the most important visitors in Canada at the time. It was in September 1906 when...