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Apple Season
It 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...

Dawn Hames
Aug 24, 20212 min read
A Hockey Scandal In Vermilion
It was in February of 1922 when a hockey scandal rocked Vermilion. After Vegreville won the Bix Six Hockey League Series Championship it...

Craig Baird
Aug 16, 20212 min read
Saskatoon Pie
Wow, harvest came up fast this year. As I write this the sky is smoky, and my eyes are burning. I have been busy making saskatoon pies,...

Dawn Hames
Aug 16, 20212 min read
Hover Trains
An average train moves at about 100 km/h although capable of reaching higher speeds of around 300 km. This although faster than what is...
Vermilion Voice
Aug 16, 20213 min read
Are Cyborgs The Future Of Humanity?
Long have authors imagined sci-fi worlds of people enhanced by machines. Futures where people willingly exchange limbs for prosthetics as...
Vermilion Voice
Jul 1, 20213 min read


Spicy Thai Soup
Can’t travel to exotic destinations? We can bring them into our home with fun and delicious dishes like this Spicy Thai Soup. It is an...

Dawn Hames
Jun 27, 20212 min read
Accessible Manufacturing
3D printers make it possible for anyone to have their own personal assembly line. From personal home printers to mass production...
Vermilion Voice
Jun 26, 20213 min read
How The New Generation Of Investors Are Taking Down Wallstreet
Trading stocks has always been a rich man’s game, with institutions being the ones who find the most success. The reality is the game...
Vermilion Voice
Jun 18, 20213 min read
When A Vermilion Resident Gave A Big Donation
The Vermilion library has been one of the most important places for residents to visit for years. Through the years, it has helped teach...

Craig Baird
Jun 18, 20212 min read
Rhubarb Muffins
Calling all rhubarb lovers. Here is a new rhubarb recipe to add to your collection. These are cake-like muffins with lots of flavourful...

Dawn Hames
Jun 17, 20212 min read


High-Speed Internet Anywhere In The World
The modern world relies heavily on the internet, whether it’s work or play everyone is spending some time online, because of this it’s...
Vermilion Voice
Jun 12, 20213 min read


The 1948 Vermilion Plane Crash
In May of 1948, Viscount Alexander Governor General of Canada was visiting Vermilion with his wife Lady Alexander in order to attend an...

Craig Baird
Jun 11, 20212 min read
Banana Corn Muffins
Several months ago, I released a recipe for a banana cake using corn meal. I like the yellow colour of the corn, and I thought the colour...

Dawn Hames
Jun 10, 20212 min read
The Floods Of Vermilion
Floods are highly destructive events that can wipe away entire sections of a community, and over the years many communities have done...

Craig Baird
Jun 3, 20212 min read
Tuna Pasta Salad
It is time for summer salads. Here is an old favorite. It is full of vegetables, pasta, and important protein from the tuna. For the...

Dawn Hames
Jun 3, 20212 min read
The Future Of The Automobile
Yesterday’s science fiction is becoming reality, with multiple corporations working on their take for what a self-driving car could be....
Vermilion Voice
Jun 2, 20213 min read
Cheesy Macaroni And Wieners
Spring is now bursting forth. The apple trees are in bloom. The green grass and leaves are a delight to see. Spring rains have finally...

Dawn Hames
May 29, 20212 min read


Alberta Introduces Cutting-Edge Wildfire Technology
Alberta Wildfire has recently announced some new technology to help fight wildfires, with the introduction of unmanned drones, Artificial...
Vermilion Voice
May 22, 20212 min read


When The Governor General Came To Vermilion
During the Second World War, Vermilion went above and beyond when it came to offering assistance. As a reward, Viscount Alexander, the...

Craig Baird
May 19, 20212 min read


How Computers Could Steal Our Jobs
In the early 1800s the world changed tremendously, factory workers ceased to have jobs as their financial security was exchanged for...
Vermilion Voice
May 12, 20213 min read
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