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Urgent Call To Protect Alberta’s Wild Horses
Alberta’s iconic wild horses, affectionately known as “Wildies,” are once again at risk. The Help Alberta Wildies Society (HAWS) is...

Lorna Hamilton
Nov 20, 20242 min read
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Vermilion Community Games Night Kicks Off
Living in a small town like Vermilion has its perks—tight-knit communities, sports events, craft sales, farmers’ markets, and local...

Lorna Hamilton
Nov 18, 20242 min read
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Santa Anonymous 2024:Community Spirit Shines Bright In Vermilion
The spirit of giving is alive and well in Vermilion as the Vermilion Lions Club continues its legacy of hosting the Santa Anonymous...

Lorna Hamilton
Nov 18, 20242 min read
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Town Council Of November 5
The Council meeting of November 5 was called to order at 6 p.m. by Deputy Mayor Joshua Rayment, who requested a motion to adopt the...

Lorna Hamilton
Nov 18, 20243 min read
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A Family’s Wartime Connection
This is the story of my Granny Evelyn’s uncle, Napoleon Morin, who served with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles during World War II and fought...
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Nov 18, 20242 min read
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Honouring Sacrifice: Remembrance Day Ceremonies
Under cloudy skies and windy, cold temperatures, a solemn gathering convened at the Vermilion Cenotaph on November 11 for the annual...

Lorna Hamilton
Nov 18, 20243 min read
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Vermilion Senior Centre
The Vermilion Senior Centre is thrilled to announce the completion of its long-awaited floor renovation project, with the north floor...

Lorna Hamilton
Nov 9, 20242 min read
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Mayor Brimacombe Sings Vermilions Praises
In early October 1915, while the First World War was raging, Mayor M.A. Brimacombe, the mayor of Vermilion, vas traveling on the West...

Craig Baird
Nov 9, 20242 min read
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Vermilion Credit Union Gives Back To Local Communities
In another meaningful display of community support, the Vermilion Credit Union (VCU) has once again extended its hand to local...

Lorna Hamilton
Nov 9, 20241 min read
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Realtor Wendy Wowk Takes Real Estate In A New Direction
Realtor Wendy Wowk has been a familiar face in Vermilion’s real estate market since 2012, after she earned her real estate license in...

Lorna Hamilton
Nov 9, 20242 min read
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First United Church Fall Supper Brings Community Together
In a beautiful return to tradition, community members gathered at the Vermilion Senior Centre on November 1 for the First United Church...

Lorna Hamilton
Nov 9, 20242 min read
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Lakeland Partners In Putting ‘Good Fire’ On The Prairies
Staff from Lakeland College’s Emergency Training Centre joined representatives from the Nature Conservancy of Canada, Canadian Wildlife...
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Nov 8, 20244 min read
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Amber Bauer With Lady Sage Leave Audience
The Vermilion Allied Arts second performance of its 2024/25 Series kicked off with an unforgettable evening of music, emotion, and female...

Lorna Hamilton
Oct 31, 20243 min read
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Harvest Memories
s I tour around our province these last few weeks I see harvesting in full swing in the north and winding up in the south. I still get...

Doreen Flewell Klatt
Oct 31, 20243 min read
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he Cornerstone New Vermilion Town Hall
On Oct. 11, 1922 at 10:30 a.m., a public ceremony was held in Vermilion as Mayor J.W.G. Morrison laid down the foundation stone of the...

Craig Baird
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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Gingerbread Cake
Fall, winter and the holiday season are always the right time for Gingerbread Cake. Certain foods can evoke memories, and my earliest...

Dawn Hames
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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Western Sport Products Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Vermilion’s newest ATV and UTV dealership, Western Sport Products, held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 22, marking its...

Lorna Hamilton
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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The Benefits Of Shinny Hockey
Shinny hockey, often referred to as pick-up hockey or pond hockey, is a casual, unstructured version of the sport that has been enjoyed...

Lorna Hamilton
Oct 25, 20243 min read
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Team Trail Riders
We live in a great area for trail riding. Cow paths winding through bush trails by the river, the river hills, and large plateaus of...

Doreen Flewell Klatt
Oct 25, 20243 min read
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Sub Threat Meant More Oil Wells In Vermilion
With submarines becoming a threat to Pacific oil shipping in 1942, the Canadian National Railways were looking for a new place to get...

Craig Baird
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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