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Vermilion Rallies For Annual Food Drive To Support Local Food Bank
Residents of Vermilion found a pleasant surprise at their doors last week: food drive bags waiting to be filled with non-perishable...

Lorna Hamilton
Oct 3, 20242 min read


St. Jerome’s Fall Supper
St. Jerome’s School hit a high note in community engagement as it hosted its annual fall supper on September 26 at the Vermilion Regional...

Lorna Hamilton
Oct 3, 20242 min read
The Mountains
Everyone has their favorite places in this world. My first favorite place is home. I live in a beautiful ranching area of the Alberta...

Doreen Flewell Klatt
Oct 3, 20243 min read
Half A Century Of Service
On Sept. 21, 1955, a business in Vermilion celebrated five decades of service to the community. It was Long’s Drug Store, which had...

Craig Baird
Oct 3, 20242 min read
Pumkin Pies
Fall has officially arrived, it is already October, and it’s pumpkin season! My very favourite thing about pumpkin season is Pumpkin Pie....

Dawn Hames
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Lakeland College Celebrates Apprenticeship Day
On September 23, Lakeland College proudly celebrated Apprenticeship Day, a province-wide event that shines a spotlight on the vital role...

Lorna Hamilton
Oct 3, 20242 min read
Inter-Collegiate Rodeo Season Kicks Off In Vermilion With Thrilling Performances
The Canadian Collegiate Rodeo Association (CCRA) is made up of a dedicated group of college and university students, alongside their...

Lorna Hamilton
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Snowmobile And Lawnmower Races Thrill Crowd
Under sunny skies and ideal September temperatures, Vermilion was abuzz on September 14 as the Vermilion Ridge Riders and the Vermilion...

Lorna Hamilton
Sep 25, 20243 min read
Helping On The Home Front In Vermilion
On Sept. 10, 1939, Canada declared war on Germany, one week after Britain had done the same. Like with the previous world war, the people...

Craig Baird
Sep 25, 20242 min read
Banana Bread
I wish everyone harvesting right now a safe harvest. Many are finished, as it was an early harvest, but some farmers are still busy...

Dawn Hames
Sep 25, 20242 min read


Vermilion Town Council Talks Housing Gaps
The Vermilion Town Council convened on September 17 for a longer meeting than September 3, clocking in at just over two hours. Deputy...

Lorna Hamilton
Sep 25, 20244 min read


Cornerstone Co-op Hosts Successful Fuel Good Day, Supporting Local School Nutrition Programs
Fuel Good Day returned in full force on September 17, bringing together the Vermilion community and beyond in support of local school...

Lorna Hamilton
Sep 25, 20242 min read


Cornerstone Co-Op Liquor Hosts BBQ For A Cause
On a dreary September 12, while rain drizzled over Vermilion, the spirit of community shone brightly as Cornerstone Co-op Liquor team of...

Lorna Hamilton
Sep 18, 20242 min read


Kalinkina Nail Studio Celebrates Ribbon Cutting And Welcome Plaque Presentation
On September 13, Kristina Kalinkina, the owner and operator of Kalinkina Nail Studio, marked a significant milestone with the official...

Lorna Hamilton
Sep 18, 20242 min read
Art In The Park And The Man Van Event
The eagerly awaited annual Art in the Park event has concluded, leaving in its wake a day filled with artistic exploration and community...

Lorna Hamilton
Sep 18, 20242 min read
The Blacksmith Brother Robbers
In Vermilion in September 1932, everyone was talking about the two brothers who were caught robbing residences in the community. The...

Craig Baird
Sep 18, 20242 min read
Zucchini Bread
We just finished combining, that’s always a great feeling, While I have been focused on work and getting meals out to the field the...

Dawn Hames
Sep 18, 20241 min read


This Is Hearts And Hands
Autumn has taken the place of summer with cooler nights, the apple trees on the bike path have dropped their fruit, gardens are coming to...
Submitted
Sep 18, 20243 min read


Local Entrepreneur Honoured By Alberta Northern Lights Volunteer Recognition Program
The Alberta Northern Lights Volunteer Recognition Program, an initiative launched by the Government of Alberta in 2020, shines a...

Lorna Hamilton
Sep 18, 20242 min read


TD Canada Trust Green Initiative Flourishes
In a display of community spirit, TD Canada Trust hosted its 7th TD Tree Days event. On September 14, the financial institution once...

Lorna Hamilton
Sep 18, 20242 min read
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