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How Are You Celebrating Farmer’s Day?
UFA Co-operative Celebrates Farmers and Ranchers this Friday, June 11 Mark your calendar for Farmer’s Day this Friday, June 11, 2021 as...
Vermilion Voice
Jun 10, 20212 min read


Spring Babies Have Arrived, Here’s What You ShouldAnd Shouldn’t Do
People often come across baby wildlife during the spring months, and it can be hard to determine if mom is away for the day, or has left...
Vermilion Voice
Jun 10, 20212 min read


Mayor McAuley Is A Guest on Buffalo Trail’s New Podcast
In a press release from Superintendent Rhae-Ann Holoien, Buffalo Trail Public Schools announced it has started a podcast called ‘Learning...
Vermilion Voice
Jun 9, 20212 min read


Farm Curl - Old Timers Cabin - Reunion Hall
One yearly event I always look forward to is the farm curl. Hosted by The Vermilion Agricultural Society in partnership with the...
Vermilion Voice
Jun 9, 20212 min read


Old Landfill Will Not Be Subdivided
Many Vermilion residents will remember the traditional landfill that used to sit south of the present-day Waste Transfer Station. This...
Vermilion Voice
Jun 8, 20211 min read


Vermilion Lowers Flags To Half Mast
The discovery of 215 childrens remains at the Kamloops Indian Residential School was announced by the Chief of the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc...

Lorna Hamilton
Jun 8, 20212 min read


Soil 101 - The Basics
We have always been told that good dirt was important for a successful growing season, but do you know what is considered healthy ground?...
Vermilion Voice
Jun 1, 20212 min read


Shoppers Drug Mart Holding Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Blitz
Shoppers Drug Mart in Vermilion has the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine available and is offering a vaccine blitz for all residents 18 years of...

Lorna Hamilton
Jun 1, 20212 min read


McDonald’s Breaks Ground
From left, back row, Ken Corbett, Vice President & Project Manager, Kor-Alta Construction Ltd., Deputy Mayor/Councillor Greg Barr,...

Lorna Hamilton
Jun 1, 20213 min read


Beer Garden - Entertainment - Freestage
Always a crowd pleaser, the beer gardens were not built overnight. Setting up an event like that takes much organization and coordination...
Vermilion Voice
May 28, 20212 min read


Town Of Vermilion River Slope Assessment
After the water line replacement project was completed in 2020, the Town of Vermilion applied for the Municipal Stimulus Program (MSP) to...
Vermilion Voice
May 27, 20212 min read


Vermilion Lakeland College Mead Building Update
On August 6, 2020, Premier Jason Kenney along with Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides paid a visit to Lakeland College to...
Vermilion Voice
May 27, 20212 min read


Premier Kenney Announces Alberta’s Open For Summer Plan
Premier Kenney, along with Minster of Health Tyler Shandro and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hinshaw took to the podium on May 26 to announce...

Lorna Hamilton
May 26, 20212 min read


Town Of Vermilion Council Update
Town Council held a regular Town Council Meeting on May 18; here are some of the highlights: Council Proclaimed May 24-28 as Alberta...
Vermilion Voice
May 26, 20211 min read


Vermilion Receives Economic Developers Awards
The 2021 Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) Awards were announced this week, and the Town of Vermilion won three of the eleven awards...
Vermilion Voice
May 25, 20211 min read


Agland Seeding For The Growing The Ice Plant Fund
On May 20, under semi-sunny skies, but chilly temperatures, the Agland crew (who donated their time and machinery) were out seeding the...

Lorna Hamilton
May 25, 20211 min read


Can Rain Make Or Break Your Calving/Seeding Season?
As many rural Eastern Alberta residents know, the weather can be a strong influence on the successes of the agriculture seasons. Right...
Vermilion Voice
May 22, 20212 min read


Movie -‘Guardians Of The Grasslands’
During an interview with a neighbour last week about the seeding and calving season (see page 12), a side discussion ensued regarding how...
Vermilion Voice
May 21, 20212 min read


Former Justice Beverly Browne Passes Away
On March 26, former Justice Beverly Browne passed away in Edmonton at the age of 68. Justice Browne was the first Chief Justice of...
Vermilion Voice
May 20, 20212 min read


Rotary Flag Project Is Back For The Summer
With the imminent arrival of the May long weekend, the Rotary Club’s fourth year of the Flag Project is right around the corner. Since...
Vermilion Voice
May 20, 20211 min read
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