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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...

Craig Baird
Sep 14, 20232 min read
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...

Craig Baird
Jun 26, 20232 min read


Remembrance Day Ceremony
Since its inception, the Royal Canadian Legion #11 Vermilion has commemorated Remembrance Day. Last year the Remembrance Day Ceremony and...
Vermilion Voice
Nov 4, 20212 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


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


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...

Craig Baird
May 10, 20212 min read
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