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Joining people around the world, residents at The Maples Condos in Vermilion have been on their balconies at 7 p.m. daily since March 24, cheering on frontline workers for their efforts to combat COVID-19.
Participant, Lil Wilson said, “The people he...

According to The Town of Vermilion, due to COVID-19 (the Coronavirus pandemic) and the interest of community safety, the Minister of Municipal Affairs has postponed the By-election scheduled for April 27, until October 2021. This in effect cancels th...

Cornerstone Co-op hosted a Brand Day at the Vermilion Regional Centre on March 11. 
General Manager, Graham Getz, welcomed everyone, and staff went on to enjoy a Co-op meal and several draws with Co-op Pure label goods. 
Keynote speaker, Darci Lang,...

The Vermilion Nordic Ski Club hosted a Skiathalon & Fun Race at the Vermilion Provincial Park on March 1.

Participants had the opportunity to enter 2 or 4 kilometre classics, 2 or 4 kilometre skate skis, and 2 or 4 kilometre fun races.

“Cross country s...

Lakeland Rowing Team hosted a Coast To Coast Indoor Rowing Day event on February 22, at Badd Cycle and Lakeland College.
Several first-time rowers, individuals, spinners, and sports teams participated in the national event. 
“A huge thank you to Badd...

Local author, Kevin Sommer, discussed his new book, ‘A Shattered New Start,’ at the Vermilion Public Library on February 20. 
“I had always wanted to write a book, but writing it involved a huge learning curve. They say write about what you know, and...

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The Vermilion Lions Club donated $5,000 which will be matched by Lions International for an ultra wide angle camera to the Alberta Eye Institute located at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton.
The new camera will allow diag...

Approximately 60 people attended an Information Rally held by the local 55 United Nurses of Alberta in front of the Vermilion Health Centre and Midtown Medical Clinic on February 13. 
Members of unions present included the United Nurses of Alberta (...

Lakeland College hosted National Storytelling with Walter Bonaise in Vermilion on February 5, and Lloydminster on February 6.
Cree author and elder, Bonaise described how with a Grade 7 education, he used his indigenous education to educate himself...