Reporter Angela Mouly
- Feb 28, 2019
- 2 min
Vermilion Folk Club – El Niven & The Alibi
El Niven & The Alibi lit up the stage of the Vermilion Folk Club on February 23, at the Vermilion Legion.
Singer/guitarist, Elliott Niven, and drummer, Jeff Burwash, played a set of western/alternative/rock that included catchy originals and classic tunes. Originally from Calgary, the duo has toured the United Kingdom, Canada, and the southern United States for over 10 years. Liking the vibe, they now call Edmonton home, and continue to share their love of music with others.
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Reporter Angela Mouly
- Feb 6, 2019
- 3 min
Legion Lifetime Membership Ceremony
The Royal Canadian Legion’s Field Marshal Alexander Branch # 11 held an Installation Ceremony and a Lifetime Membership Ceremony at their general meeting on January 28.
Acting Sergeant at Arms, Barry Roth, presented each new and existing executive member to the podium; and Alberta/ North West Territories Command’s 1st Vice President, John Mahon, installed and awarded members.
The new Vermilion Legion executives are as follows: Jim Bristowe - Sergeant at Arms; Shirley Charc
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Reporter Angela Mouly
- Nov 13, 2018
- 2 min
Armistice Centennial
The Remembrance Day Ceremony in Vermilion took place at the Cenotaph on November 11, commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the end of WWI, along with veterans and active serving members.
Legion member, Dale Pearce, emceed the event, and Royal Canadian Air Force Captain, Lisa Sterby, from CFB Cold Lake sang O’ Canada. A moment of silence was held, followed by bagpipes by Lakeland Pipes and Drums member, Bill McIldoon. Wreaths were laid by dignitaries including County of Ver
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Reporter Angela Mouly
- May 29, 2018
- 3 min
Vermilion Heritage Museum
The Vermilion Heritage Museum was thrilled to open for another season on May 22.
This year several new displays are in order as they help celebrate a selection of 100th Anniversaries in Vermilion including the Alberta Teacher’s Association, 100 years since the Spanish Flu, the 1918 Vermilion Fire, the Vermilion Volunteer Fire Department, and the Vermilion Legion.
According to volunteer and president of the Board of Directors, Jean Murie, the Alberta Teacher’s Association
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Reporter Angela Mouly
- May 14, 2018
- 3 min
Vermilion Legion’s 100th Anniversary
With great reverence the Royal Canadian Legion celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Field Marshal Alexander Branch No. 11 in Vermilion on May 12.
Festivities included a barbeque at the Legion with displays from the Armed Forces, the Vermilion Legion, and Veteran family members; as well a banquet and dance at the Vermilion Regional Centre.
A LAV 6 sat outside the Legion with members of the 3rd Canadian Division - 1st Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry dis
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Reporter Angela Mouly
- Nov 6, 2017
- 1 min
Upcoming Remembrance Day Ceremony
A crest carved by Private Thomas Alban Snelgrove in the Bentata Cave at Vimy Ridge in France, prior to his death on April 9, 1917.Photo submitted The Remembrance Day Ceremony will be held at the Vermilion Cenotaph on November 11, at 10:30 a.m. A parade will begin at the Legion at 10:45 a.m. on route to the Cenotaph, joining the public in giving reverence to those who in the line of duty, have served and continue to serve. After the ceremony, visiting will commence at the Legi
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