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Quilters Guild Showcases Local Skills At Library
Twelve members of the Vermilion Quilters Guild have pieces on display at the Vermilion Public Library until the end of February. The...
Vermilion Voice
Feb 15, 20242 min read


Town Council
Town Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, February 6 covered a lot of ground, from drought to backhoes to photo radar to urban chickens....
Vermilion Voice
Feb 15, 20245 min read
A New Elevator, Buying A Machine Gun And A Fire
Back in 1916, the First World War was raging and it was the biggest news of the day. Everything was being done by communities to aid the...

Craig Baird
Feb 15, 20242 min read
Valentine’s Day 2024
The sweetness of Valentines’ Day is filled with its’ own brand of sweetness such as baking heart-shaped cookies and cakes, decorated with...

Dawn Hames
Feb 15, 20243 min read


Counties Hold Environmental Farm Plan Workshops
The Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta (ARECA) held two Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) workshops in the Vermilion area...
Vermilion Voice
Feb 15, 20243 min read


Cornerstone Co-op Elevates Kory Kralkay To Chief Executive Officer
In a move signaling a commitment to continuity and community engagement, Cornerstone Co-op’s Board of Directors, Leadership and Team...

Lorna Hamilton
Feb 15, 20242 min read


Islay Hosts 2nd Annual Firefighter Appreciation Bonspiel
The Islay Curling Club hosted its second annual Firefighter Appreciation Bonspiel January 24–28. Of the 12 teams that registered, three...
Vermilion Voice
Feb 15, 20241 min read
Peanut Butter Cookies
These cookies are so easy to make, plus they are gluten and dairy free and only use a small amount of maple syrup for sweetener. If these...

Dawn Hames
Feb 10, 20242 min read
Elon Musk Implants Brain-Computer Interface In First Human Patient
In a major breakthrough, Elon Musk’s company, Neuralink, has successfully put a brain-computer gadget into a person’s head. Musk shared...
Vermilion Voice
Feb 10, 20242 min read


Aaron Pritchett Announces “Liquored Up” Cross-Canada Tour With Special Guests Matt Lang And Cory Marks
Canadian country music sensation Aaron Pritchett is hitting the road once again with his highly anticipated “Liquored Up” cross-Canada...

Lorna Hamilton
Feb 10, 20242 min read


ETC Conducts Smoke Suppression Research
In an event of serendipitous timing, Lakeland College’s Emergency Training Centre (ETC) was in the thick of its new research project on...
Vermilion Voice
Feb 10, 20242 min read


Emergency Preparedness Emphasized At Town Council
The emergency alert sent provincewide to Albertans’ cellular phones and televisions over the weekend prompted Vermilion’s Town Council to...
Vermilion Voice
Jan 26, 20244 min read
Utility Plans And Freight Service
In June 1935, Vermilion was going through the heart of The Great Depression. It was a difficult time, and the community banded together...

Craig Baird
Jan 26, 20242 min read
Pineapple Coleslaw
Wow, that was some cold snap that we just went through. Every year, usually in January, we get severe cold weather. I will never get used...

Dawn Hames
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Family Fundays Running Sundays At JR Robson
VIBE, Alberta Health Services, and the Vermilion Wellness Coalition hosted the first of four Family Fundays in the gyms at JR Robson High...
Vermilion Voice
Jan 26, 20241 min read


Ag Society And Curling Club Host 71st Annual Farm Curl
Twenty-two teams gathered at the Vermilion curling rink January 18–20 for Vermilion’s 71st annual Farm Curl. Initially, a national...
Vermilion Voice
Jan 26, 20241 min read


Vermilion Senior Centre Celebrates Milestone In Floor Project Fundraising
The Vermilion Senior Centre is delighted to announce a significant milestone in its fundraising efforts for the much-anticipated floor...

Lorna Hamilton
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Prairie Vision Vermilion Celebrates Grand Opening And Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
After years of dedicated service to the community and its surrounding areas under the banner of Vermilion Eye Centre, Dr. Lee Moneo has...

Lorna Hamilton
Jan 26, 20242 min read
Buffalo Trails Public Schools And Lakeland College Offer Dual Credit To Students
Lakeland College and Buffalo Trails Public Schools (BTPS) are proud to offer dual credit opportunities to grade 12 students. These...
Vermilion Voice
Jan 17, 20242 min read


Vermilion Scotiabank Staff Demonstrates Community Spirit Through Charitable Donations
In a display of community spirit, the dedicated team at Vermilion Scotiabank has been contributing to a noble cause every week through...

Lorna Hamilton
Jan 17, 20242 min read
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