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Oatmeal Drop Cookies
With the hot weather, its nice to be able to make cookies without turning on the oven. These cookies have many names, including...

Dawn Hames
Jul 2, 20242 min read
The Vermilion School Of Agriculture Is Ready To Open
At the end of June 1913, the Vermilion School of Agriculture was ready to open its doors to the students ready to start attending in...

Craig Baird
Jun 24, 20242 min read
Carjacking
Driving home from work last Wednesday, I had the unpleasant experience of being carjacked. I was driving home, after work on Highway 45,...

Dawn Hames
Jun 24, 20243 min read
A Great Crop Year For Vermilion
In 1909, Vermilion was only a few years old but the number of people moving there increased every year. Many people wanted to take...

Craig Baird
Jun 11, 20242 min read
Apple Bread Pudding
Sometimes we end up with a few extra groceries, and instead of wasting them, they can be used up by turning them into a yummy dish. When...

Dawn Hames
Jun 11, 20242 min read
Looking At June In 1924
We are in a new month, and that means it is time to find out what was going on in the area one hundred years ago. It was a very different...

Craig Baird
Jun 10, 20242 min read
Lilac Tea
Its lilac season right now. They smell so amazing and are truly beautiful. Did you know that lilac flowers are eatable, plus they have...

Dawn Hames
Jun 10, 20242 min read
Vermilion Declares War On Coyotes
Back in 1949, Vermilion was coming out of the Second World War as a prosperous community. The economy was booming, and things were going...

Craig Baird
Jun 3, 20242 min read
High Protein Wrap (Gluten-Free)
This is an easy wrap to make. This recipe can be doubled, with success. It can be used for a sandwich as well. This wrap is also...

Dawn Hames
Jun 3, 20242 min read
A Terrible Accident In Vermilion
During the First World War, there was a shortage of men available to work the fields. Thousands of men across the country were in Europe...

Craig Baird
Jun 3, 20242 min read
Stove Top Italian Casserole
The leaves are just starting to pop out, and the grass has changed from straw-coloured to a glorious green. All of the new green is a...

Dawn Hames
Jun 3, 20242 min read
A Look At Vermilion In May 1924
It is that time again, to go back 100 years and see what was happening in Vermilion this month. Once again, there was plenty going on...

Craig Baird
May 9, 20242 min read
Savoury Burger, Cabbage And Tomato Casserole
We are busy with spring work on the farm, getting the equipment ready, and seeding. I am always on the lookout for time-efficient cooking...

Dawn Hames
May 9, 20242 min read
Angry Over Names In Vermilion
Back in 1907, there was a bit of anger in Vermilion over names and it all came down to too many places using Vermilion as part of their...

Craig Baird
Apr 24, 20242 min read
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is a rich and flavorful gourmet dish that is quick and easy to make. This recipe uses meatballs, but it can also be made...

Dawn Hames
Apr 24, 20242 min read
A Big Class At The Vermilion School Of Agriculture
The largest class in the history of the Vermilion School of Agriculture, to that point, graduated in the spring of 1932. It was a major...

Craig Baird
Apr 18, 20242 min read
Sweet And Sour Burger Stir-fry
Here is a dish that is designed to be a quick and easy after-work meal. You can use ground beef, turkey, or moose. The garlic is...

Dawn Hames
Apr 18, 20242 min read
Vermilion 100 Years Ago This Month
It is that time again, when I journey back once a month to 100 years ago to find out what was going on in Vermilion in 1924. Let’s strap...

Craig Baird
Apr 9, 20242 min read
Mushroom Cheeseburger And Fries Casserole
This is a great casserole; it uses basic ingredients and will have your family requesting seconds. It sort of reminds me of the homemade...

Dawn Hames
Apr 9, 20242 min read
Vermilion Wins The Cups
In 1907, the Kenora Thistles won the Stanley Cup by defeating the Montreal Wanderers. They held the Stanley Cup for two months before...

Craig Baird
Mar 28, 20242 min read
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