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Vermilion’s Old Prince Passes
The residents of Vermilion, and especially the agricultural students, were in mourning in November 1939 when news of the passing of a...

Craig Baird
Nov 29, 20222 min read
Prairie Wool
Door-to-door “Great,” I said aloud as I checked my computer this morning. “Another load of junk mail to deal with.” This time I received:...
Vermilion Voice
Nov 29, 20223 min read
Caramel Popcorn And Sugar Cookies
It's full-on winter outside, with the holidays just around the corner. Holiday entertaining is always more fun with some handy special...

Dawn Hames
Nov 29, 20222 min read
Elon Musk Buys Twitter
The world’s richest man has recently acquired one of the biggest social media platforms after publicly stating how unsatisfied he is with...
Vermilion Voice
Nov 9, 20222 min read
Prairie Wool
Treasures Are you the sort of person that likes garage sales? Auctions? Flea markets? Do you hunt for bargains in the cut-price bin at...
Vermilion Voice
Nov 9, 20222 min read
Brimacombe Wins Top Job
A. Brimacombe received the honour of being the first overseer of the village of Vermilion. Since Vermilion was only a village at the...

Craig Baird
Nov 9, 20222 min read
The Semi-conductor “Chip” War
The world is ever increasingly dependent on tech and with this reliance comes a growing need for “chips.” These chips, more formally...
Vermilion Voice
Sep 28, 20222 min read
Prairie Wool
“Get well soon” I was in Marshall School on September 1st to begin the new year as an EA and haven’t darkened their door since....
Vermilion Voice
Sep 28, 20222 min read
A Visit By The Lt. Governor
Back in 1929, a year that would turn out to be a major year in world history as The Great Depression loomed large, Vermilion was...

Craig Baird
Sep 28, 20222 min read
Apple Fritters
Apple fritters are a taste of homemade goodness. Apples are in season in the grocery stores right now. When you make them yourself, they...

Dawn Hames
Sep 28, 20222 min read
Zucchini Spice Cake
So far this is one of the most summer like fall seasons we have had in a long time. The zucchini plants have been producing for some time...

Dawn Hames
Sep 14, 20222 min read
Celebrating Fifty Years In Vermilion
I enjoy going through old newspapers to find interesting stories. Sometimes they were stories about major events, major discoveries, or...

Craig Baird
Sep 7, 20222 min read
Apple Crisp
Harvest is in full swing. It has been a very hot and dry harvest. It is important to remain hydrated to prevent dehydration, and even...

Dawn Hames
Sep 7, 20222 min read
Prairie Wool
What’s sense got to do with it? “I like collecting sticks,” the little boy responded after turning his head to one side and tapping a...
Vermilion Voice
Aug 19, 20223 min read
When Paratroopers Attacked Vermilion
The area of Vermilion has not been known as a location where there has been much military conflict. During the 1885 North West...

Craig Baird
Aug 19, 20222 min read
The Technological Singularity
The technological singularity is a radical idea that someday in the not-so-distant future we could be living in a very different world....
Vermilion Voice
Aug 19, 20222 min read
Bread Pudding
Sometimes we end up with a few extra groceries, and instead of wasting them, they can be turned into yummy desserts. Don’t throw overripe...

Dawn Hames
Aug 19, 20222 min read
Vermilion’s First Mayor And His Indigenous Artifacts
When early settlers began to arrive in the Vermilion area, they homesteaded throughout the region. As they cleared the land to grow...

Craig Baird
Jun 28, 20222 min read
Prairie Wool
Age is only a number Sometimes, milestone birthdays can get a person down. I have one approaching in the distance, and who needs it? I...
Vermilion Voice
Jun 28, 20222 min read
Keto Bun
For various reasons, some people have to eat gluten-free. They may be in your family, or in your group of friends. Maybe it’s you that...

Dawn Hames
Jun 28, 20222 min read
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