Men attending Art in the Park in Vermilion this September will once again have an opportunity to take a few minutes out of their day to check on their health when the MAN VAN® returns to the community. The mobile men’s health clinic will be set up at the Vermilion Ag Grounds, 5510 College Drive, on Saturday, September 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The clinic will offer free PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) blood tests to men between the ages of 40 and 70. No appointment or identif

Anyone heading down Highway 16 between Lloydminster and Kitscoty this summer may have noticed there is something a little different growing in one of the fields. Dolly Parton, complete with her guitar, books and butterflies, has taken over the Maizex Corn Maze for 2026. The eight-acre maze, located on the Headon family farm near Kitscoty, is celebrating Parton this year while also raising money for something that was very close to her heart; Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Vermilion Kuk Sool Won students had a rare opportunity this past weekend as Chong Jae Nim Alex Suh, son of Kuk Sool Won founder Grandmaster In Hyuk Suh and CEO of the World Kuk Sool Association, made his first visit to the Vermilion school. Suh was joined by Sa Bum Nim Hong, a fourth-degree black belt from Korea, with the visiting instructors spending Friday and Saturday and part of Sunday in Vermilion. The weekend marked the school’s first Kuk Sool Won seminar and the first

Young rodeo competitors were back in the saddle in Vermilion last week as the Little Cowpokes Junior Rodeo Association brought two days of competition to the Lakeland College Equine Centre. The rodeo was held August 20 and 21, giving young cowboys and cowgirls another opportunity to put their skills to the test while spending time with friends and families who share their love of rodeo. Little Cowpokes has long been about more than winning a buckle. The junior rodeo associati

Vermilion Town Council dealt with a full agenda during its regular meeting on Aug. 18, with discussions ranging from the Town’s financial position and cemetery fees to property tax penalties and the future of the Vermilion CN Station. One of the larger financial items before council came through the Town’s 2026 Second Quarter Financial Report. Council received the report for information but did not approve a proposal to distribute a negative balance of $2,953,893.06 in the Su

Vermilion and area youth had the opportunity to discover a different side of 4-H this week as the 4-H Alberta Intro Club Summer Sampler brought four afternoons of hands-on activities, creativity and learning to the community from August 17 to 20. Designed for youth ages nine to 15, Intro Clubs give participants an opportunity to experience 4-H without committing to a traditional year-long club. Following the 4-H motto, “Learn to Do By Doing,” the program allows youth to try n

Donations from our amazing communities continue to pour into the Vermilion Community Closet, giving the Community Closet the opportunity to give back. During the month of April donations were made to: ● VES Hot Lunch Program - $2000 ● Dewberry Early Childhood Parents Society - $1000 ● Assisted Living Alberta, Homecare - $1102.50 ● Vermilion Vipers Swim Club - $1000 The month of June saw the Closet give donations to: ● Vermilion Elks for renovation project - $1000 ● Focus DSS

Alberta Open Farm Days returned Aug. 15 and 16, opening the gates to farms and food-producing businesses across the province. The annual event gave visitors a chance to meet producers, walk through working farms and learn more about where their food came from. Locally, visitors experienced two very different sides of food production at Kross Farm near Mannville and during a cheesery tour in Vermilion. Kross Farm welcomed guests into its regenerative, no-till market garden, wh

This young girl was very happy to be the first one in her group to sit in the pilot seat with Pilot and Instructor Erwin Warkentin.. Photo Lorna Hamilton The skies may have remained calm on August 13, but excitement was soaring as the Vermilion River Flying Club welcomed children from Brighter Beginnings programs for an educational and interactive visit to the Vermilion Airport. The field trip was designed with the young visitors in mind, giving children between the ages of f

Kane McKnight from Lloydminster took the Bareback Buckle. Photo CHSR. The future of Canadian rodeo is looking pretty bright; judging by this year’s Canadian Junior High Rodeo Champions, there is plenty more talent coming up through the ranks. Young rodeo athletes from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia and communities across the country came together for the 2026 Canadian Finals, where they put their skills, determination and plenty of hard work to the test. Wh

The CN Station. Photo Jan Scott Members of the Vermilion River Naturalist Society, formerly the Vermilion River Naturalist Club, were involved in volunteer efforts to restore the station following the move. It later became something of a home base for the organization, serving as a gathering place for meetings, guest speakers and social activities. Over the years, however, the building began to show its age and repairs became increasingly necessary. The station has been close

After months of working with their lambs and goats to present on their annual Achievement Day the Vermilion 4-H Sheep Club members proudly had the opportunity to present their animals on July 21 at the 51st Annual Achievement Day Show and Sale. Here are the results of the day. Ewe Lamb Grand Champion went to Nora Newman, and the Reserve Champion was awarded to McKinley Selte. The Yearling Ewe Grand Champion was given to Owen Newman, while Nora Newman took the Reserve Champion

The Vermilion Public Library was filled with creativity and wonderful scents on Wednesday, July 22, as participants gathered for another popular Crafternoons program. Children aged six and older spent the afternoon creating their own luxurious bath bombs and sugar scrubs, learning how simple ingredients can be transformed into homemade self-care products. With all supplies provided free of charge, the one-hour workshop offered a fun, hands-on activity where participants could

Boots were kicked up and the wild spirit of rodeo life was fully embraced as the Bruce Stampede charged into action from July 25 to 26. Steeped in over a century of tradition, this celebrated event once again welcomed riders, ropers, racers, and the bravest cowboys and cowgirls to the grounds in Bruce, Alberta. As Canada’s oldest one-day professional rodeo, the Bruce Stampede proved it’s more than just a pro rodeo—it was a full weekend of adrenaline-pumping events, family fun

Three days of sunshine, soaring temperatures and community spirit made the 120th Annual Vermilion Fair another memorable success as thousands of visitors gathered to celebrate one of Alberta’s longest-running agricultural traditions. From the opening parade through to the final grandstand performance, the fairgrounds were filled with families, exhibitors, competitors and visitors enjoying everything the annual event has to offer. Agriculture once again remained at the heart o

The Vermilion Elks with their 100th Anniversary plaque. Photo submitted The Vermilion Elks Lodge is celebrating a remarkable milestone this year as it marks its 100th anniversary. Founded on May 25, 1926, the Vermilion Elks have spent a century serving the community through volunteerism, fundraising, and charitable work. For 100 years, generations of members have dedicated their time and energy to making Vermilion a stronger and more connected community. At the centre of that

Crop diagnostic presentation. Photo submitted Farmers, agronomists, students and agricultural industry professionals gathered at the Lakeland College crop plots on Thursday, July 16, for Alberta Crop Diagnostic Day. Lakeland College co-hosted the free event alongside Alberta Grains, Alberta Pulse Growers and Alberta Canola Producers, bringing experts from across the province together to share current research, practical advice and the latest advances in crop management. Rathe

Two tornadoes touched down in east-central Alberta on the evening of July 8, leaving a trail of destruction from southwest of Paradise Valley to Dillberry Lake Provincial Park, where campers were forced to flee as a tornado tore through the campground. The first tornado developed southwest of Paradise Valley at approximately 7:20 p.m., causing extensive damage to a rural farm property. About an hour later, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a second tornado struck the campground at

The Town of Vermilion’s latest Coffee with the Mayor event offered residents more than coffee and sweet treats. It provided a relaxed place to sit down, ask questions, share concerns and feel heard. Held July 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Town of Vermilion office, the evening brought Mayor Robert Snow together with Deputy Mayor Kevin Martin and councillors Justin Clark and Sherry Martin. With coffee and treats supplied by The Red Brick, members of the public were invited to pull

From left, Piper Fougere, Jada Gamracey, Jim Storch, Barb Rozka, Don Henry, Bob Fisher, Tyson Tschauner, and Jenna Betz. Photo Lorna Hamilton The Lt. Col. W. C. Craig Armoury Historical Society received a welcome financial boost on July 10 as Scotiabank Vermilion presented the organization with a $3,000 donation during a cheque presentation at the local branch. Historical Society President Don Henry, Secretary-Treasurer Jim Storch, and Bob Fisher were on hand to accept the do