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Canadian Forces Morale And Welfare Services Fall Festival A Great Success
Robin and Axl on the bouncy castle. Photo Sue Chikie The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services’ Fall Festival, held on Saturday, October 4, at the CFB Wainwright Fish Pond, turned out to be a wonderful celebration of the season and community spirit. Families, military members, and residents from the surrounding area came together to enjoy a bright, cheerful afternoon filled with laughter, great food, and fall fun. The festival grounds were alive with the sounds of child

Sue Chikie
Oct 61 min read


Prairie Vision Vermilion Hosted Fundraising Bake Sale For Optometry Giving Sight
From left, Skye Granigan, Ashley Langdown, Dr. Tanya Jones-Greenwood, Leanne Martin. Not pictured: Carrie Beauchamp, Jorianne Kwasnycia-Tschetter, Dr. Calista Trenerry. photo Sonya Lee To welcome in October, Prairie Vision Vermilion celebrated more than just another year of serving Vermilion with exceptional eye care. It marked its anniversary with purpose. In honour of this milestone and in support of World Sight Day, the clinic hosted a bake sale to raise funds for a cause
Sonya Lee
Oct 62 min read


Cenovus Energy Hub Officially Opens In Lloydminster
Officials performing the ribbon cutting for the Grand Opening. Photo Sonya Lee Hundreds of residents, officials, and community partners gathered on Wednesday, October 1, to celebrate the grand opening of the Cenovus Energy Hub, a landmark $101.3 million project that now stands as Lloydminster’s newest events centre. The modern facility, which replaces the 58-year-old Centennial Civic Centre, was unveiled with a ceremony that included an Elder’s blessing, ribbon cutting, and r

Lorna Hamilton
Oct 64 min read


Sherry Martin Enters Vermilion Council Race
Sherry Martin. Photo submitted Vermilion resident Sherry Martin has announced her candidacy for town council in the upcoming municipal election on October 20. With her children now grown and on their own, and having recently semi-retired, Martin said the timing feels right to step into the role. “My kids are grown up and on their own and I have semi-retired so I feel I can offer the time to learn the role and be available to council,” she explained. For Martin, the foundation

Lorna Hamilton
Oct 63 min read


Erwin Warkentin Runs Again For Vermilion Town Council
Erwin Warkentin. Photo submitted Erwin Warkentin has once again put his name forward as a candidate for Vermilion town council in the upcoming municipal election on October 20. This will be his third time running, and he says his motivation remains rooted in a strong desire to help guide the town through important decisions that will shape its future. “This is my third time running for council, we need dedicated leadership to ensure our town’s infrastructure projects like hou

Lorna Hamilton
Oct 63 min read


Richard Lavoie Announces Bid For Vermilion Town Council
Richard Lavoie. Photo Lorna Hamilton Former councillor Richard Lavoie has announced his candidacy for Vermilion Town Council, motivated by a desire to bring fiscal responsibility back to the municipality. “Essentially, my turning point was when I reviewed the annual financial statements for the past decade and realized that I possess the skillset to help council and administration reduce expenses in the budget. Hopefully, this will lead to a freeze on taxes or even a drop for

Lorna Hamilton
Oct 62 min read
Canned Tomatoes, Cold Pack
With the warm weather late in the summer, the tomatoes are ripening on the vine. Last year I froze the tomatoes, by placing ripe, washed,...

Dawn Hames
Oct 12 min read


Councillor Kirby Whitlock Seeks Re-Election For Another Four Years
Kirby Whitlock. Photo submitted Councillor Kirby Whitlock has announced he is seeking re-election in Vermilion’s upcoming municipal...

Lorna Hamilton
Sep 302 min read


St. Jerome's Fall Supper A Time Of Togetherness
On the evening of September 25, St. Jerome’s School once again brought the community together for its highly anticipated Fall Supper,...

Lorna Hamilton
Sep 302 min read


JR Robson Students Walk For A Cause
Mr. Campbell leading the JR Robson Students in the Terry Fox Walk. Photo Sonya Lee udents and staff at JR Robson School came together to...
Sonya Lee
Sep 301 min read


Community Collaboration Brings New Toddler Playground To Vermilion
Members of the Vermilion Lions Club and Rotary Club with other volunteers once the playground was complete. Photo Lorna Hamilton From...

Lorna Hamilton
Sep 303 min read
Connecting With Family
We had a family reunion this summer on my dad’s side. My sister and I planned the event and more than once as we gathered information for...

Doreen Flewell Klatt
Sep 302 min read


Vermilion Folk Club Reveal 2025/2026 Season Line-up
The Vermilion Folk Club has unveiled an exciting and diverse roster for its 2025/26 performance season, promising audiences a rich mix of...

Lorna Hamilton
Sep 303 min read
Ducks Play Havoc With Crops
In September 1922, as farmers were trying to get in the crops that they could after a dry season, ducks suddenly descended on the...

Craig Baird
Sep 302 min read
Lakeland College Rustlers Rodeo Team Rides High Into The Season
The Lakeland Rustlers Rodeo Team has charged into the 2025–2026 season with remarkable energy, kicking off what promises to be an...
Sonya Lee
Sep 303 min read


Kevin Martin seeks Re-election
Kevin Martin. Photo submitted Councillor Kevin Martin has officially announced his candidacy for re-election in the upcoming municipal...

Lorna Hamilton
Sep 303 min read


Councillor Paul Conlon Seeks Re-election
Paul Conlon. Photo submitted As Vermilion prepares for its upcoming municipal election on October 20, Councillor Paul Conlon has...

Lorna Hamilton
Sep 304 min read


Vermilion Public Library's Annual Book Sale
Mary Ann perusing the many books up for sale. Photo Sonya Lee The Vermilion Public Library opened its doors to book enthusiasts and...

Lorna Hamilton
Sep 302 min read


Vermilion Tigers Shine In Front Of Home Crowd
First face-off of the game. Photo Sonya Lee The Vermilion Jr. B Tigers delivered a statement performance on Friday night, dominating the...
Sonya Lee
Sep 302 min read


Cowgirl Creative: Lauryn Rachel Lives Her Dreams Out Loud
In the quiet countryside near Clandonald, Alberta, Lauryn Rachel Dueck is building something unique, a life where artistry and...
Sonya Lee
Sep 293 min read
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