Craig Baird
A Letter From Wellington Roseborough
Often when I write this column, I focus on Vermilion after 1910, but today I thought it would be interesting to look at Vermilion before...
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Dawn Hames
- 7 days ago
- 2 min
Escaping Death In A Storm
Way back in July 1925, the Roaring Twenties were sweeping the nation as people danced the Charleston, drank at gin bars and generally had...
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Craig Baird
- Nov 8
- 2 min
The Ones Who Did Not Come Home
With Remembrance Day this month, I decided to take a look at some of the men who went overseas during the First World War from Vermilion,...
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Craig Baird
- Nov 2
- 1 min
The Canadian Women’s Army Corps In Vermilion
During the Second World War, thousands of women enlisted to serve during the Second World War. They joined the Canadian Women’s Army...
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Craig Baird
- Oct 25
- 2 min
The Mason Hall Opens
The Masonic Lodge in Vermilion has a long history, dating back to the very foundation of the community itself. Through those early years,...
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Craig Baird
- Oct 17
- 2 min
The Prominent Citizens Of Vermilion in 1907
Back in 1907, there were many people who were prominent citizens of Vermilion that helped that early community grow. I thought it would...
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Craig Baird
- Oct 11
- 2 min
When Vermilion Lost Its Hotel
The Great Depression was not an easy time for any community in Canada, but it was especially tough on the prairies. While The Great...
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Caylie Gnyra
- Oct 4
- 2 min
National Day For Truth and Reconciliation: Orange Shirts And Learning Opportunities
Local businesses and educational institutions recognized the third anniversary of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—Canada’s...
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Craig Baird
- Oct 4
- 2 min
A Look At October 1912 In Vermilion
Time to take a look at what was going on in Vermilion in a specific week decades ago. This time, I am looking at what was going on in the...
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Craig Baird
- Sep 25
- 2 min
The Dream That Became A Provincial Park
Melvin Hill, who owned a hardware store in Vermilion, had a dream. He wanted to see a provincial park established in the Vermilion area....
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Craig Baird
- Sep 14
- 2 min
The Winter Of 1901-02
I decided that this week we were going to go way back in Vermilion’s history, before the community itself ever existed. Let’s take a look...
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Craig Baird
- Jun 26
- 2 min
Vermilion In October 1912
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...
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Vermilion Voice
- Nov 4, 2021
- 2 min
Remembrance Day Ceremony
Since its inception, the Royal Canadian Legion #11 Vermilion has commemorated Remembrance Day. Last year the Remembrance Day Ceremony and...
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Craig Baird
- Jun 11, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Craig Baird
- May 19, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Craig Baird
- May 10, 2021
- 2 min
Vermilion Oil Paving The Way To Jasper
Oil has always been an important part of the local industry for Vermilion, at least going back to the 1920s or so. Before Alberta was...
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