Craig Baird
The Ones Who Did Not Come Home
With Remembrance Day this month, I decided to take a look at some of the men who went overseas during the First World War from Vermilion,...
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Craig Baird
- Nov 2
- 1 min
The Canadian Women’s Army Corps In Vermilion
During the Second World War, thousands of women enlisted to serve during the Second World War. They joined the Canadian Women’s Army...
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Craig Baird
- Oct 11
- 2 min
When Vermilion Lost Its Hotel
The Great Depression was not an easy time for any community in Canada, but it was especially tough on the prairies. While The Great...
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Craig Baird
- Aug 18
- 2 min
Pulling Out All The Stops For A British Syndicate
Vermilion pulled out all the stops when the Count De Topor of London arrived in Canada as a representative of British capitalists in June...
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Craig Baird
- Aug 8
- 2 min
A Look At Vermilion In March 1906
I often like to look through old newspapers, and the Internet makes that much easier to do. There are always major events that happen in...
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Craig Baird
- Jul 19
- 2 min
The 1907 Vermilion Tornado
Tornadoes are not a rare occurrence in Alberta. While the United States has the most tornadoes by far, Canada is second in the world....
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Craig Baird
- Jun 26
- 2 min
Vermilion In October 1912
The year 1912 was overall a good year for Canada, Alberta and Vermilion. The country was booming still, and the First World War was still...
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Lorna Hamilton
- Sep 28, 2022
- 2 min
A Memorial For The Late Queen
The Royal Canadian Legion Field Marshal Alexander Branch 11 held a memorial service for the late Her Majesty, the Queen of Canada on...
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Craig Baird
- Aug 16, 2021
- 2 min
A Hockey Scandal In Vermilion
It was in February of 1922 when a hockey scandal rocked Vermilion. After Vegreville won the Bix Six Hockey League Series Championship it...
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Craig Baird
- Jun 18, 2021
- 2 min
When A Vermilion Resident Gave A Big Donation
The Vermilion library has been one of the most important places for residents to visit for years. Through the years, it has helped teach...
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Craig Baird
- Jun 11, 2021
- 2 min
The 1948 Vermilion Plane Crash
In May of 1948, Viscount Alexander Governor General of Canada was visiting Vermilion with his wife Lady Alexander in order to attend an...
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Vermilion Voice
- Jun 9, 2021
- 2 min
Farm Curl - Old Timers Cabin - Reunion Hall
One yearly event I always look forward to is the farm curl. Hosted by The Vermilion Agricultural Society in partnership with the...
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Lorna Hamilton
- Jun 8, 2021
- 2 min
Vermilion Lowers Flags To Half Mast
The discovery of 215 childrens remains at the Kamloops Indian Residential School was announced by the Chief of the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc...
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Craig Baird
- May 19, 2021
- 2 min
When The Governor General Came To Vermilion
During the Second World War, Vermilion went above and beyond when it came to offering assistance. As a reward, Viscount Alexander, the...
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Lorna Hamilton
- May 12, 2021
- 2 min
Crime Prevention Week - Ways To Help Prevent Crime
In Canada, Crime Prevention Week began in November, 1983 and the Alberta government began acknowledging the week with a provincial focus...
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Craig Baird
- May 10, 2021
- 2 min
Vermilion Oil Paving The Way To Jasper
Oil has always been an important part of the local industry for Vermilion, at least going back to the 1920s or so. Before Alberta was...
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Vermilion Voice
- Apr 20, 2021
- 1 min
Hilda Bell And The Duke Of Edinburgh Award
The Duke of Edinburgh. File photo Since Prince Philip’s death you have heard a lot about the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme which was one...
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Vermilion Voice
- Jan 20, 2021
- 2 min
Burnt Rock Adventure Co. Coming To Vermilion
Toland Cochrane (left) and Aaron Hayman (right), owners of Burnt Rock Adventure Co. Photo Elaina John Baseball found in joists of the...
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Vermilion Voice
- Nov 17, 2020
- 2 min
The Clandonald Colony CR 1926-Piques National And International Interests
The Clandonald Colony brought three distinct cultures together, united primarily in faith, and a shared desire to raise their families in...
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Vermilion Voice
- Nov 10, 2020
- 2 min
History Of Agricultural Societies In Canada
Agriculture societies and their fairs have a long, storied history in Canada. First introduced by early settlers, the concept of the...
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