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Real riches Is it just me, or do you notice an increase in wealth management commercials? Wait. It’s probably me. I didn’t notice them...

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...

This week, I wanted to explore Vermilion early in its history, in January 1912. This was before the First World War, as thousands of...

Slow down and buy a map We live in an era where we expect everything to happen at a lightning pace. People want to scale mountains,...

Souvlaki is Greek in origin. This is an exceptional way to do meat that is full of flavor. You will need skewers for this recipe....

It was a sad day for Vermilion on Oct. 7, 1969 when Mayor S. Carl Heckbert passed away suddenly. Originally born in Sackville, New...

Valentine mysteries How do you know if a member of the opposite sex likes you? It’s an age-old question without any definitive answer....

Here is a sweet dessert, perfect for Valentine’s Day. Chocolate pudding and chocolate cake all in one is a real treat. This is an...

In 1931, the province, and much of the world, was going through The Great Depression. Many were worried about what the future held for...

Happiness is a good night’s sleep I’ve been struggling to sleep at night. It’s quite a common problem. More than twenty-five percent of...

The school of agriculture was a major part of the early success of Vermilion. Built thanks to the fact that Alberta premier Arthur Sifton...

Constant need of improvement As 2023 arrives, the entire world looks ahead with sincere hopes for better things to come. Amid it all, are...

Winter is the perfect time to cook up nourishing soups. If you are working outside of the home during the day, and don’t have a lot of...

A place in the sun When gale-force winds wind themselves around the granaries, and temperatures dip below what any sensible person would...

Brr… Cold winter days are the perfect time to turn on the oven and do some baking. Last year I had the wonderful opportunity to spend...

The residents of Vermilion, and especially the agricultural students, were in mourning in November 1939 when news of the passing of a...

Door-to-door “Great,” I said aloud as I checked my computer this morning. “Another load of junk mail to deal with.” This time I received:...

It's full-on winter outside, with the holidays just around the corner. Holiday entertaining is always more fun with some handy special...

The world’s richest man has recently acquired one of the biggest social media platforms after publicly stating how unsatisfied he is with...

Treasures Are you the sort of person that likes garage sales? Auctions? Flea markets? Do you hunt for bargains in the cut-price bin at...