The Community Closet in Vermilion saw a strong turnout for its $5 Fill a Bag sale, held at the Vermilion Masonic Lodge. The non-profit second-hand store organized the sale to help find new homes for some of the extra clothing it had received through generous community donations. For just $5, shoppers could fill a provided bag with clothing included in the sale. The Masonic Lodge was bustling with shoppers browsing through the large selection and filling bags with affordable f

Webb’s Ford Vermilion helped stock the shelves of the Vermilion Food Bank this week, delivering 460 pounds of non-perishable food and other donated items on Oct. 3. The donations were collected throughout September as part of the Ford Building Together Global Food Drive, an initiative that saw Ford dealerships around the world working to support food banks and organizations in their own communities. Webb’s Ford Vermilion General Manager Andrew Webb said the local collection w

A change in venue did little to dampen the spirit of learning and connection as the City of Lloydminster marked Culture Days on September 30 with Cultural Connections – A Truth and Reconciliation Learning Experience. Presented by Cenovus Energy, the event was originally planned for Weaver Heritage Park but was relocated to the Servus Sports Centre after a wind warning raised safety concerns, particularly for the elementary students expected to attend throughout the day. While

The Vermilion Heritage Museum offered visitors a different way to experience local history on October 2, welcoming families through its doors after hours for a free Night at the Museum event. Hosted in partnership with the Vermilion Wellness Coalition and funded by the Rural Mental Health Project, the evening invited families to grab their flashlights and explore the museum in a fun and interactive setting. Approximately 30 families and 92 people attended the event, taking pa

A little chilly fall weather wasn’t enough to keep people away from the pumpkin patch near Kitscoty on Saturday, Sept. 26, as families bundled up and headed out for an afternoon filled with pumpkins, flowers, food and plenty of fall fun. Despite the cooler temperatures, the patch saw a steady crowd throughout the day, with visitors wandering through the rows in search of just the right pumpkins to take home. Whether they were looking for the perfect one to carve, something to

Bud Miller All Seasons Park was busy on Sunday, September 27, as runners, walkers, families and community supporters came together for the third annual Running for Shelter. The event, held in support of the Lloydminster Men’s Shelter, brought over 50 registered runners to the 5K, while hundreds more came out throughout the day to support the event, enjoy the activities and learn more about the work being done in the community. Running for Shelter was about much more than cros

Fall is upon us, and it is filled with beautiful colours. Here is a quick primer for the season, a prairie favourite Thanksgiving meal, with all the recipes in one spot. Just add your vegetables and salad of choice. Happy Thanksgiving Roast Turkey The turkey can be roasted with the breast up or down. If you put the breast down the turkey breast meat will be moist, it will unfortunately not have that golden browned magazine look. To have a nicely browned turkey, then roast wit

Getting settled in a new community comes with plenty of questions, from finding activities for the kids to knowing where to turn for support. Welcome Home Day aimed to make that transition a little easier for Lloydminster’s newest residents. Held at Bud Miller All Seasons Park on Saturday, October 3, the free event was organized by the City of Lloydminster’s Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and the Local Immigration Partnership. It was open to newcomers, new neigh

Since it is the start of another month, it is once again time to look back at what was going on in the community a century ago. While the events seem small, they all helped play a role in the history of the town. On Oct. 13, a number of orders for sale were passed upon by Judge Morrison at a sitting of the district court. Mostly small debt cases were heard by the judge. On Oct. 14, it was announced that the crop in Vermilion was the heaviest it had been in many years at 52 bu

Alberta cowboys from Wainwright, Dawson and Dillon Graham are headed back to the National Finals Rodeo. For Dawson and Dillon, the dream of competing at the National Finals Rodeo started long before the bright lights of Las Vegas. It began at home, roping a dummy and dreaming about one day competing against the best cowboys in the world. Now, the Alberta cowboys are headed back to the NFR after another demanding season on the road. “The NFR is what every professional cowboy s

From the wide-open skies above a cattle farm near Beauvallon to the vastness of space, Joshua Kutryk has spent much of his life working toward a dream that became reality on October 1. Kutryk, who grew up in the Beauvallon area and has deep ties to communities including Myrnam and Two Hills, lifted off aboard NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 11:10 a.m. EDT. The Canadian Space Agency astronaut joined NASA astronauts Jessica Wa

There was a time when the Eaton’s catalogue could deliver a lot more than a new dress, a Christmas toy or something needed around the farm. You could order your house. For families settling across Western Canada in the early 1900s, the Eaton’s catalogue was a familiar sight in many homes. Often called the “Homesteader’s Bible,” it gave rural families access to goods that otherwise meant a long trip to a larger centre. By the 1910s, the list of things available by mail had gro

Vermilion Allied Arts is ready to turn up the volume as its 2026–27 season kicks off Saturday, October 17, with an evening that promises to take audiences back to the golden era of rock and roll. Taking the stage at Lakeland College’s Alumni Hall Theatre will be Edmonton-based singer and musician El Niven, bringing with him the unmistakable sounds of some of rock music’s most memorable decades. Niven is known for his original work with El Niven and The Alibi, as well as his a

Nearly six decades after students first walked through its doors, Lakeland College’s Newcombe N. Bentley Building has entered a new chapter. Lakeland College celebrated the grand opening of the newly renovated and expanded Bentley Building at its Vermilion campus on October 2, marking the completion of a major modernization project that has transformed the 1969 building into a contemporary learning and gathering space. The ceremony began with a land acknowledgement before emc

There is something irresistibly inviting about an old house. Maybe it is the well-worn doorknobs, the faded paint, or the feeling that Grandma might open the door at any moment; possibly with cookies or maybe even with a warning not to go upstairs. Years ago, that curiosity led us into the upstairs of an old two-storey farmhouse my sister was renting. At first, the layout seemed ordinary enough. Two bedrooms with a small landing between them, just large enough for a tiny chai

Over the month of September local school tied up their laces and headed out to support a long-running fundraising event, the Terry Fox Run. On Friday September 11 Vermilion Elementary school spent the day learning in classes and in an assembly about Terry Fox and the difference even just one person can make. The students, staff, and some families participated in the schools Terry Fox Walk/Run and kept track of their laps until it started pouring rain. Vice Principal Adrienne

When I was growing up, my parents planted acres of potatoes. Not a patch. Not a garden. Acres. We had what seemed to be the largest potato kingdom in the known world (at least it seemed like that to us), and, fortunately for management, a ready supply of child power. My siblings and I were the workforce; unpaid, easily supervised, and motivated almost entirely by the hope that, if we finished quickly enough, we might be released into the wild to do something fun. In spring

The smell of roast beef and all the fixings filled St. Jerome's School Thursday evening as guests gathered for the school's annual fall supper, enjoying a hearty meal and an evening of visiting with friends and neighbours. With two sittings offered at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., the supper drew an impressive crowd. The first sitting was nearly sold out, while the second was completely sold out. Throughout the evening, the building was filled with chatter and laughter as guests se

College Park Motors continued its commitment to supporting the local community with a cheque presentation on Wednesday, September 23, donating $637.45 to the VES Hot Lunch Program. The funds were raised during the dealership’s recent Customer Appreciation BBQ, which brought community members together for an afternoon/evening of family-friendly activities, refreshments and fundraising in support of the Hot Lunch Program. Hot Lunch Program President Jerri-Lyn Visser expressed h

A brisk wind and decidedly fall like weather didn't stop families and community members from heading out to CFB Wainwright on Saturday, September 26, for the annual Fall Festival. Held at the CFB Wainwright Fish Pond from noon to 3 p.m., the event was well attended despite the cooler, windy conditions, with families, individuals and visitors of all ages coming out to enjoy an afternoon of seasonal activities. The festival offered plenty of ways to embrace the arrival of