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From October 5 to 11, Fire Prevention Week was recognized across Canada, and some local fire departments in the County of Vermilion and County of Minburn took the opportunity to educate young children on fire safety through tours and interactive learning experiences. On October 2, the Minburn County Fire Department’s Innisfree detachment hosted the Innisfree ECS Kindergarten and preschool students for a day of learning and fun. The children were able to explore the fire truck

Jake Mathews The Vermilion Allied Arts Council is gearing up to open its milestone 50th season with an unforgettable evening of live music featuring the Jake Mathews Trio. The performance will take place on Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Alumni Theatre on the Lakeland College campus in Vermilion. Tickets for the show are $35 and are expected to sell quickly. Canadian country artist Jake Mathews has built an impressive career, earning multiple Canadian Country Music

From left, Vermilion Chamber Executive Director Aiyana Thompson, Vibe Limo owners Serena Davidson and Nate Habte, and Town of Vermilion Director of Corporate Services- Marilyn Lavoy Photo Sonya Lee Vermilion couple Nate Habte and Serena Davidson, celebrated an exciting new chapter on October 9 as they officially launched their new, VIBE Limo. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the Vermilion Town Hall council chambers, where they were joined by Town Director of Corporat

From left, County of Vermilion River Candidates Darin Beckett, Leslie Cusack, Stacey Hryciuk, Vanessa Pare, Dale Swyripa. Photo Sonya Lee On Wednesday, October 9, community members gathered at the Vermilion Public Library for the County of Vermilion River electoral forum, hosted by the Vermilion & District Chamber of Commerce. The event, which was also streamed live on Facebook, gave voters a valuable opportunity to hear directly from candidates ahead of the October 20 munici

For the third consecutive year, the team at Vermilion Credit Union has come together in the spirit of giving to support local food banks ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. What began as a small initiative has grown into a powerful annual tradition, driven by a deep commitment to community and a desire to ensure that no table goes empty during the season of gratitude. The initiative, supported wholeheartedly by staff, members, and the wider community, has once again shown how

This year, Vermilion Credit Union has made a generous contribution of $7,404 to support literacy programs at Mannville School, St. Jerome’s School, and Vermilion Elementary School. The donation reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to education and its belief in the power of reading to transform young minds. The funding is being used to enhance school literacy initiatives, reward enthusiastic readers, and provide additional resources for teachers striving to cultivat

Scott Woods Get ready to tap your feet and clap your hands as the Scott Woods Christmas Hoedown rolls into Wainwright on November 12 at 7 p.m. at the Wainwright Communiplex Theatre. This lively, two-hour show is packed with Christmas cheer, heartfelt season songs, toe-tapping fiddle tunes, stepdancing, and plenty of good-natured humour, making it a must see event for the whole family. Leading the show is Canadian Fiddle Champion Scott Woods, a sixth-generation fiddler whose m

Bruce MacDuff. Photo submitted The Town of Vermilion’s municipal election will take place on October 20, and a familiar name has entered the race. Former Mayor Bruce MacDuff has announced his candidacy for town councillor, citing strong encouragement from residents and a desire to ensure Vermilion’s future growth and prosperity. “I had several requests from residents to run for council,” said MacDuff. “Waiting for change is not enough—it is better to be part of the solution.

Richard Yaceyko. Photo Lorna Hamilton With the upcoming municipal election set for October 20, longtime Vermilion resident and former councillor Richard Yaceyko has officially entered the race for Mayor. Yaceyko, who previously served 17 years on Vermilion Town Council, says his experience and dedication to the community make him well-prepared for this next step. “Being semi-retired, I feel I have the experience and time required to serve the Town as Mayor,” he explained, add

Lakeland ETC students washing cars. Photo Sonya Lee On Friday September 26 the parking lot outside the ETC program was transformed into a buzzing bubbly tribute to volunteer fire fighter hero Morgan Kitchen. Buckets hoses and plenty of elbow grease were the tools of the day as ETC students hosted a memorial car wash in honour of Kitchen a 24 year old firefighter who tragically lost his life on August 3, 2024 while battling wildfires in Jasper National Park. Morgan a dedicated

Thanksgiving has been celebrated in Canada since the 1700’s according to Google and Wikipedia. In 1957 the Canadian Parliament officially proclaimed the 2nd Monday in October the official Thanksgiving Day “a Day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed”. It was tradition in our house growing up to celebrate Thanksgiving. It was an exciting day of family gathering and feasting on turkey and pumpkin pie. As I grew up,

Darla Yonkman. Photo submitted With Vermilion’s municipal election set for October 20, residents will see three familiar and seven new names on the ballot. Among the new candidates stepping forward is Darla Yonkman, who is running for Town Council for the first time. Yonkman explained that while she has considered running for several years, the timing was finally right. “My work commitments lessened, and I finally had the time to give back,” she said. Encouraged by residents

Kellen Snelgrove. Photo submitted Lifelong Vermilion resident and active community volunteer, Kellen Snelgrove, has officially put his name forward as a candidate for Town Councillor in the upcoming municipal election. Snelgrove said the decision to run was not one he took lightly. Although he had considered entering the last election, he chose to focus on serving on several boards, including the Vermilion Credit Union, the Vermilion Agricultural Society, and the Vermilion Go

Justin Clark. Photo submitted As Vermilion prepares for its municipal election on October 20, Justin Clark has announced his candidacy for town councillor. This marks his first time running for elected office, though he is no stranger to community involvement and leadership. Clark, who has lived in Vermilion full-time since 2013, said the encouragement of residents and his volunteer experiences were what ultimately convinced him to put his name forward. “I was approached by s

At the start of each month, I like to look back at what was going on in the community a century ago. The events of 100 years ago helped from the community that exists today. At the start of the month on Oct. 1, it was announced that Reverend Father Goutier was leaving the community to take over the parish in Legal. He had served as the Vermilion parish for the previous 15 years and was well loved by the community. He was succeeded by Father O’Sullivan, who came in from Hanna.

Thanksgiving is this weekend, plus October is pumpkin everything month. Pumpkin Pie, has to be my very favourite October treat, although I love a good turkey dinner for thanksgiving as well. Speaking of Thanksgiving, it turns out that being thankful, provides all sorts of health benefits, and plus being happy, laughing and joyful is also a health booster that kicks our immune system into high gear. I feel like I need to buy a good joke book. This thanksgiving I wish your lots

The Lloydminster Lions Club transported guests back in time this past Saturday with their enchanting Annual Medieval Feast, held at Kitscoty Hall. The evening proved to be a resounding success, delighting attendees with a perfect blend of history, entertainment, and camaraderie. The festivities began at 5:30 p.m. when the Town Crier welcomed guests with booming introductions, setting the stage for an evening steeped in medieval charm. The hall was transformed into a scene fro

Knights or Columbus members and the St. Jerome's Catholic Women's League. Photo Lorna Hamilton The aroma of sizzling sausages, hash browns, and fluffy pancakes, filled the air at St. Jerome’s school as the Knights of Columbus hosted its first delectable pancake breakfast of the season on the morning of September 28. The Knights of Columbus, a renowned community organization, spared no effort in creating a delightful dining experience for attendees. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., resi

Marie Renaud NDP MLA The Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright NDP Constituency Association hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) this Saturday, September 27, drawing a larger-than-expected crowd for an evening of reflection, planning, and political dialogue. Held to review the past year’s activities and elect new executive members, the AGM also featured guest speaker Marie Renaud, MLA for St. Albert and Shadow Minister for Community and Social Services. Renaud’s passionate add

From left, Vermilion and District Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Aiyana Thompson, Jazmine Penz- Spotlight Theatre Productions, Town of Vermilion Economic Development Manager Mary Lee Prior. Photo Sonya Lee On October 2, Spotlight Theatre Productions and its Director, Jasmine Penz, were welcomed at the Town of Vermilion chambers for a ribbon-cutting and plaque presentation. Penz was warmly welcomed by Mary Lee Prior, Town of Vermilion Economic Development Officer, and