Tornadoes are not a rare occurrence in Alberta. While the United States has the most tornadoes by far, Canada is second in the world....

It’s Raspberry season. These little prairie jewels are full of flavor, and even more so this year, as it has been so dry. We have a...

Hockey has always been popular in Vermilion, going back over 100 years. When a Vermilion team wins a championship, the entire community...

In April 1918, Vermilion was devastated by a major fire that destroyed 23 businesses and houses. It was one of the worst fires in the...

After our recent heat wave, refreshing rain brought cooler weather. The cooler winds make it the perfect time to do some baking. Loaves...

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...

Salads are always a great accompaniment for summer barbeques, potlucks and outdoor entertaining. There are some salads that almost...

On June 12, Varda Space Industries, a California startup, successfully launched the world’s first space factory. Riding aboard SpaceX’s...

Vermilion was a very young place when it received two of the most important visitors in Canada at the time. It was in September 1906 when...

Soon garden potatoes will be ready. There is nothing like cooking a pot of new potatoes, fresh from the garden. They don’t need peeling,...

Here is a way to turn a can of tuna into 4 delicious patties. You can turn these patties into fish burgers with buns, mayo, and lettuce....

Since it is Indigenous Heritage Month, I thought it would be a good idea to look at the history of Vermilion, before the arrival of...

Recently a team of Swiss neuroscientists has introduced a device called the “digital bridge.” This implant allows people with spinal cord...

We are amid our latest election in Alberta, so throughout the election campaign I will be sharing stories from the past in the area...

The lilacs are in full bloom now, and I love how sweet they smell. Lilac blossoms are not only beautiful, but they are edible as well....

The Bank of Canada has recently considered introducing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to replace traditional cash. This proposed...

We are amid our latest election in Alberta, so throughout the election campaign I will be sharing stories from the past in the area...

With barbeque season just around the corner, it is a great time to get together with family and friends. It is always handy to have an...

Humanity has always been fascinated by the idea of living forever, and many have spent fortunes in search of the elusive fountain of...

We seemed to go from winter to the shortest spring ever, and then straight into heat wave summer this year. I love this beautiful weather...