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The Grain Case Of 1924
In 1924, a man by the name of John Powlyk was arrested while on Jasper Avenue in Edmonton over something that he did in Vermilion a few...

Craig Baird
Apr 12, 20221 min read
Prairie Wool
As luck would have it… The times when I’ve experienced bad luck could fill volumes. We can all relate. This column was hatched while...
Vermilion Voice
Apr 12, 20223 min read
Roasted Asparagus
This weekend is the celebration of Easter. In both Alberta and Saskatchewan, we are so grateful that all the COVID restrictions have been...

Dawn Hames
Apr 12, 20223 min read
Prairie Wool
Enough with the Cats Already While making no secret of the fact I’m a card-carrying member of the, I Love Cats club, a line must be drawn...
Vermilion Voice
Mar 23, 20223 min read
A Brief History Of Money
For much of history, people have found methods of exchanging value with one another. Whether that be by trading food, resources, or even...
Vermilion Voice
Mar 23, 20223 min read
Centennial Fever Strikes Vermilion
The year 1967 was a big one for Canada. Across the country, millions of Canadians came out to celebrate the 100th birthday of Canada....

Craig Baird
Mar 23, 20222 min read
Mexican Wacky Cake
In Mexico, you will find the mixture of chocolate and cinnamon very popular in desserts. In Mexico you will find chocolate cinnamon ice...

Dawn Hames
Mar 23, 20222 min read
3D Printed Rockets
Relativity Space is a new company with a vision to create the first rocket made on Mars. They plan to achieve this by using their unique...
Vermilion Voice
Aug 24, 20212 min read


Vermilion Gets Gas
On Aug. 4, 1941, it was a big day for the community of Vermilion when hundreds of people came out, even from Saskatchewan, to celebrate...

Craig Baird
Aug 24, 20212 min read
Apple Season
It is an early harvest this year. We are done combining our peas and barley, and are waiting for the swathed canola t be ready. Right...

Dawn Hames
Aug 24, 20212 min read
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...

Craig Baird
Aug 16, 20212 min read
Saskatoon Pie
Wow, harvest came up fast this year. As I write this the sky is smoky, and my eyes are burning. I have been busy making saskatoon pies,...

Dawn Hames
Aug 16, 20212 min read
Hover Trains
An average train moves at about 100 km/h although capable of reaching higher speeds of around 300 km. This although faster than what is...
Vermilion Voice
Aug 16, 20213 min read
Are Cyborgs The Future Of Humanity?
Long have authors imagined sci-fi worlds of people enhanced by machines. Futures where people willingly exchange limbs for prosthetics as...
Vermilion Voice
Jul 1, 20213 min read


Spicy Thai Soup
Can’t travel to exotic destinations? We can bring them into our home with fun and delicious dishes like this Spicy Thai Soup. It is an...

Dawn Hames
Jun 27, 20212 min read
Accessible Manufacturing
3D printers make it possible for anyone to have their own personal assembly line. From personal home printers to mass production...
Vermilion Voice
Jun 26, 20213 min read
How The New Generation Of Investors Are Taking Down Wallstreet
Trading stocks has always been a rich man’s game, with institutions being the ones who find the most success. The reality is the game...
Vermilion Voice
Jun 18, 20213 min read
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...

Craig Baird
Jun 18, 20212 min read
Rhubarb Muffins
Calling all rhubarb lovers. Here is a new rhubarb recipe to add to your collection. These are cake-like muffins with lots of flavourful...

Dawn Hames
Jun 17, 20212 min read


High-Speed Internet Anywhere In The World
The modern world relies heavily on the internet, whether it’s work or play everyone is spending some time online, because of this it’s...
Vermilion Voice
Jun 12, 20213 min read
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