Hon. Steve West picking up his Forever Canadian lawn sign. Photo submitted Residents gathered in the location of Zayn’s Diner Plus in Vermilion on June 9 as the Forever Canadian Unity Bus made a stop in the community as part of a province-wide campaign promoting Alberta remaining within Canada ahead of the October referendum. The Unity Bus, led by former Alberta deputy premier Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk and volunteers with the Forever Canadian movement, has been travelling througho

Photo Submitted The Vermilion 4-H beef club had a tour of the Enel Wind Farm on May 14. The majority of the members attended the tour. We all split into two groups to tour the turbine and learn about the safety equipment. We learned many new things about turbines and electricity and a lot about all the tools they use to build the turbines. This farm has 34 towers in wind turbine park with 6 feeders. There are 31 - V150 and 3-V136. This describes the distance from tip to tip o

Battalion 29. Photo submitted Twenty-six students from Lakeland College’s Emergency Services Technology Battalion 29 pushed themselves to the limit on June 14 as they successfully completed the 2026 Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge at Brookfield Place in Calgary. The annual event brought firefighters and emergency service personnel from across Alberta and beyond together to tackle Calgary’s tallest tower in support of cancer care and firefighter wellness initiatives. Particip

Coffee, donuts and a crop duster drew a steady stream of visitors to the Vermilion Airport on June 10 as Bradley Airspray welcomed the community for its Coffee on the Ramp event. Families, aviation enthusiasts, farmers and curious residents gathered on the tarmac to tour the aircraft, visit with pilots and staff, and learn more about the specialized work that takes place above Alberta’s fields each growing season. For Bradley Airspray owners Garth and Cortney George, the even

Lions Club members, Petvalu manager, and some of the walkers who attended the walk. Photo Lorna Hamilton After being postponed the previous week due to torrential rain, the Vermilion Lions Club’s annual Walk for Dog Guides took place on June 7 under beautiful weather conditions and drew a a good turnout from the community. Held at the CN Station in the Vermilion Provincial Park, the event welcomed participants of all ages, along with their four-legged companions, for an after

The Cackling Goose Dedicated bird enthusiasts were up before sunrise on June 6 as they gathered at Vermilion Provincial Park for the annual spring bird count, spending the day documenting species and contributing valuable information to ongoing bird monitoring efforts. Participants met at the Trout Pond at 5 a.m. before heading to the west end of the park to begin what many consider some of the finest spring birding in the region. The morning route covered approximately four

Micheal Rankin, Lester Thomson, Meaghan Stewart and Liese McIntyre golfing at the Lions Charity Golf Tournament. Photos Lorna Hamilton Despite weather forecasting rain all week the Vermilion Lions 27th Charity Golf Tournament proved to be another successful community event. Held on June 5 at the Vermilion Golf and Country Club the event witnessed only a brief moment of heavy rain and wind as a traditional part of the overall experience. Golfers initially teed off under a nice

Photo Lorna Hamilton orter Community members gathered on June 6 to celebrate the official grand opening and naming of Vermilion’s newest toddler playground, now known as The Good Neighbour Park. The celebration, which also coincided with Neighbour Day festivities, welcomed members of the Vermilion Lions Club, Vermilion Rotary Club, Vermilion Wellness Coalition, FCSS, Rural Mental Health, local dignitaries, volunteers, families, and residents to the playground site located acr

From left, Town of Vermilion Economic Development manager Mary Lee Prior, Vermilion Auto Pro Owner Jefferson Arceo, Town of Vermilion Deputy Mayor Kevin Martin, Vermilion Auto Pro Owner Gerry de Guzman, and his wife Rosemary. Photo Lorna Hamilton Vermilion welcomed another new business to town on June 5 with the official ribbon cutting ceremony for Vermilion Auto Pro Repairs Ltd., located at 5216 - 50 Avenue. Owned and operated by journeyman mechanics Gerry de Guzman and Jef

Trevor Redmon with Vermilion CAO Shannon Harrower. Photo Sonya Lee When Trevor Redmon arrived in Vermilion on June 3, he was already 12,471 kilometres into his latest cross-Canada journey. Known to many as “The Fellow in Yellow,” Redmon stopped at the Town of Vermilion office to visit with Chief Administrative Officer Shannon Harrower and share the message that has carried him across thousands of kilometres of Canadian highways: the importance of movement, mental wellness, an

From left, Tim Hortons manager Rommel Mandocdoc, KidSport representative Bailee Bykewich, Tim Hortons multi-unit manager Danielle Strunk, owner Kristine Whitney, Ashkapreet Singh and Hannah. Photo Lorna Hamilton The Vermilion Tim Hortons has once again demonstrated its strong commitment to supporting local youth by donating $6,231.98 to KidSport Vermilion through this year’s Smile Cookie campaign. On June 5, Tim Hortons owner Kristine Whitney and her daughter, multi-unit mana

A new government-funded service is now available in Vermilion through the Kalyna Country Primary Care Network, offering support to individuals who may be struggling to navigate healthcare and community resources on their own. The Community Support Navigation program, which launched in January, is designed to help individuals experiencing barriers accessing services related to their physical, mental, psychosocial, and social health. The position is currently held by Lisa Rochf

Competing in the 2025 Nationals. Photo submitted What began on a gravel track at St. Jerome’s School has grown into a remarkable athletic journey that is now taking one local sprinter to the NCAA stage. Jullianna Corbin, a member of the Split City Sonics Track Club in Lloydminster, has steadily emerged as one of Canada’s top young sprint athletes. Over the past several years, her dedication, determination, and natural talent have propelled her from school track meets to natio

For two local Grade 11 students, a trip to Edmonton earlier this month became an opportunity to step into a creative world much larger than themselves and experience firsthand what photography can look like at the provincial level. From May 5 to 7, Autumn Court and Jade Delves travelled to the Edmonton Expo Centre alongside teacher Monica To for the 2026 Provincial Skills Canada Competition, where nearly 700 high school students from across Alberta competed in dozens of skill

Senior high art students stepped into Alberta’s creative world on May 13 during a full-day field trip that blended professional art spaces, student exhibitions, hands-on inspiration, and cultural experiences into one unforgettable day. Accompanied by teacher Monica To, the group departed Vermilion at 8 a.m., travelling first to VASA, the Visual Arts Studio Association in St. Albert. The visit offered students a look into a very different side of the art world, one built aroun

The United Churches in Vermilion, Kitscoty, and Mannville, under the umbrella of the Vermilion River Pastoral Charge, officially welcomed their new minister, Reverend Doctor Lloyd Nyarota, on May 3. Bringing with him decades of ministry experience, international leadership, and a passion for community connection, Reverend Nyarota is looking forward to becoming part of life in the region. Originally from Zimbabwe, Reverend Nyarota was born in Chitenderano village and grew up i

What may seem like a simple meal or coffee run for many people carried a much deeper meaning in Vermilion during McHappy Day, as community members came together to support families facing some of life’s most difficult moments, including some local families. The annual fundraiser, held at McDonald’s locations across Canada, raises money for Ronald McDonald House Charities and local children’s programs, helping families remain close to their children while receiving medical car

Back row, from left, Jasmind D’Andrea, Carissa Farkash, Matt Hodge, Morgan Symes, Bonnie Walsh. Front row, from left, Shannon Hughes, and Danielle Hodge. Photo Sonya Lee Richardson Denture Clinic is celebrating an important milestone this spring, marking two years since Danielle officially took ownership of the long-standing practice while also welcoming the return of a local student beginning her practicum within the clinic. For Danielle, the anniversary represents far more

After months of collecting donations, sorting boxes, organizing tables, arranging furniture, and helping thousands of items find new homes and saving them from the landfill, the volunteers behind the Vermilion Rotary Garage Sale were finally able to slow down and celebrate together. On May 7, the Rotary Club of Vermilion hosted a volunteer appreciation barbecue to recognize the many individuals who helped make this year’s annual garage sale possible. Held following one of the

The Vermilion Lions Club is once again gearing up for their annual Walk for Dog Guides event, scheduled to take place at the CN station in the Vermilion Provincial Park on May 31. Sign-in for the event kicks off at 1 p.m., with the walk officially commencing at 2 p.m. This eagerly anticipated gathering is a day of family fun, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities, including furry companions. The primary objective of the Walk for Dog Guides is to raise essential fun