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Lilac Tea
Its lilac season right now. They smell so amazing and are truly beautiful. Did you know that lilac flowers are eatable, plus they have...

Dawn Hames
Jun 10, 20242 min read
Vermilion Declares War On Coyotes
Back in 1949, Vermilion was coming out of the Second World War as a prosperous community. The economy was booming, and things were going...

Craig Baird
Jun 3, 20242 min read
High Protein Wrap (Gluten-Free)
This is an easy wrap to make. This recipe can be doubled, with success. It can be used for a sandwich as well. This wrap is also...

Dawn Hames
Jun 3, 20242 min read
A Terrible Accident In Vermilion
During the First World War, there was a shortage of men available to work the fields. Thousands of men across the country were in Europe...

Craig Baird
Jun 3, 20242 min read
Stove Top Italian Casserole
The leaves are just starting to pop out, and the grass has changed from straw-coloured to a glorious green. All of the new green is a...

Dawn Hames
Jun 3, 20242 min read
A Look At Vermilion In May 1924
It is that time again, to go back 100 years and see what was happening in Vermilion this month. Once again, there was plenty going on...

Craig Baird
May 9, 20242 min read
Savoury Burger, Cabbage And Tomato Casserole
We are busy with spring work on the farm, getting the equipment ready, and seeding. I am always on the lookout for time-efficient cooking...

Dawn Hames
May 9, 20242 min read
Angry Over Names In Vermilion
Back in 1907, there was a bit of anger in Vermilion over names and it all came down to too many places using Vermilion as part of their...

Craig Baird
Apr 24, 20242 min read
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is a rich and flavorful gourmet dish that is quick and easy to make. This recipe uses meatballs, but it can also be made...

Dawn Hames
Apr 24, 20242 min read
A Big Class At The Vermilion School Of Agriculture
The largest class in the history of the Vermilion School of Agriculture, to that point, graduated in the spring of 1932. It was a major...

Craig Baird
Apr 18, 20242 min read
Sweet And Sour Burger Stir-fry
Here is a dish that is designed to be a quick and easy after-work meal. You can use ground beef, turkey, or moose. The garlic is...

Dawn Hames
Apr 18, 20242 min read
Vermilion 100 Years Ago This Month
It is that time again, when I journey back once a month to 100 years ago to find out what was going on in Vermilion in 1924. Let’s strap...

Craig Baird
Apr 9, 20242 min read
Mushroom Cheeseburger And Fries Casserole
This is a great casserole; it uses basic ingredients and will have your family requesting seconds. It sort of reminds me of the homemade...

Dawn Hames
Apr 9, 20242 min read
Vermilion Wins The Cups
In 1907, the Kenora Thistles won the Stanley Cup by defeating the Montreal Wanderers. They held the Stanley Cup for two months before...

Craig Baird
Mar 28, 20242 min read
Broccoli And Cabbage Crunch Salad
Spring and all its freshness have arrived. Soon we will be able to soak up some healthy vitamin D out in the sun. I can’t wait. Here is a...

Dawn Hames
Mar 28, 20242 min read
A Mail Robbery And Louis Riel
Louis Riel is one of the most famous Canadians in our history. The leader of the Metis people, he fought to preserve the land and rights...

Craig Baird
Mar 13, 20242 min read
Pulled Pork
Pulled Pork is a delicious and easy dish to create. It is wonderful served with buns and salads for all seasons. This recipe is for a...

Dawn Hames
Mar 13, 20242 min read
A New Elevator, Buying A Machine Gun And A Fire
Back in 1916, the First World War was raging and it was the biggest news of the day. Everything was being done by communities to aid the...

Craig Baird
Feb 15, 20242 min read
Valentine’s Day 2024
The sweetness of Valentines’ Day is filled with its’ own brand of sweetness such as baking heart-shaped cookies and cakes, decorated with...

Dawn Hames
Feb 15, 20243 min read
Peanut Butter Cookies
These cookies are so easy to make, plus they are gluten and dairy free and only use a small amount of maple syrup for sweetener. If these...

Dawn Hames
Feb 10, 20242 min read
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