The Vermilion Roar turned in a strong showing at the 2026 Lakeland Ice Melter Tournament over Mother’s Day weekend, competing against teams from across Alberta and Saskatchewan in one of the region’s largest early-season box lacrosse events. Hosted throughout Bonnyville, Cold Lake, and Glendon from May 8 to 10, the annual tournament brought together athletes, families, coaches, and fans for a weekend packed with lacrosse action, community spirit, vendors, and family activitie

For Brody Sunderland, this moment has been building over time, shaped by seasons of growth, quiet determination, and a steady commitment to improving his game. The Kitscoty forward has signed a Western Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Spokane Chiefs, marking an important step forward after being selected in the fourth round, 75th overall, in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft. It is a milestone that reflects not only a strong season, but a player who has

The Vermilion Jr. B Tigers gathered with family, sponsors and community supporters on April 11 at the Vermilion Golf Course Club House for their annual year end wind up and awards night. The evening began with a 5 p.m. cocktail hour, followed by a roast beef dinner prepared by Colleen Hozack. Master of Ceremonies Brayden Wilson opened the program by recognizing the extensive volunteer support required to operate the team throughout the season. More than 90 sponsors, donors an

Photo Lorna Hamilton The Marwayne Arena was ablaze with excitement on April 10th as bull riding enthusiasts and supporters gathered for the highly anticipated 14th Annual Scorpion Oilfield Marwayne Professional Bull Riders Canada event. Presented by Tar-Row Construction, the evening not only brought heart-pounding action but also served as a crucial fundraiser for the Marwayne Arena Board. The annual event drew crowds eager for an electrifying evening, all in support of essen

Jr. B Tigers with their Bronze medal win. Photo submitted The 2026 Alberta Junior B Hockey Provincials brought a full weekend of high-level competition to the Cenovus Energy Hub in Lloydminster from April 1–5, with the Lloydminster Bandits hosting six teams from across the province in a well-run and highly attended event. While the host Bandits worked hard throughout the tournament, it was the Vermilion Tigers who found their stride late, finishing the weekend strong and capt

The U18 AA Musgrave Steelers with their gold banner and medal. Photo submitted The U18 AA Musgrave Steelers have made history in a way that will not soon be forgotten, capturing the 2026 provincial championship in dramatic fashion during their very first appearance at the tournament. Head coach Scott Dopko’s squad defeated Grande Prairie 1-0 in Sunday’s March 29 gold medal game, sealing the victory just 17 seconds into overtime and sending the bench into an unforgettable cele

Lakeland College Rustlers Rowing Team is competing. Photo submitted Members of the Lakeland Rowing Club and Lakeland College rowing team (Rustler Crew) recently took part in two significant indoor rowing events, contributing to a national achievement while also competing at the provincial level to close out the varsity season. Seven members of the club participated in the national Indoor Rowing Day in Canada on Saturday, February 21, collectively rowing more than 28,000 metre

Championship Opener Against Bandits Face off after the Bandits tie the game. Photo Sonya Lee Reporter The Jr. B Tigers’ championship run began on home ice on March 14 as they faced the Lloydminster Jr. B Bandits in front of an energized hometown crowd. While the Tigers ultimately fell short on the scoreboard, the game showcased the determination, skill, and heart that carried the team to the championship series. Adding to the strong community spirit surrounding the night, mem

U13 Vermilion Swift Fox Tigers. Photo submitted Excitement is building in Vermilion as the U13 Vermilion Swift Fox Tigers prepare to host the provincial championship tournament March 20 to 22. Eight teams from across Alberta will travel to Vermilion to compete in the three-day event, which will feature round-robin play in two pools on Friday and Saturday before the tournament concludes with the finals on Sunday. For the Tigers, hosting provincials on home ice makes the experi

The Lakeland College Rustlers women’s volleyball team proved once again that champions cannot be counted out. Despite a season that began under difficult circumstances, the Rustlers captured their fourth consecutive Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) championship in Camrose, defeating the host Augustana Vikings in straight sets to continue one of the most dominant runs in Canadian collegiate volleyball. Lakeland defeated the Vikings 3–0 in the gold medal match (25–22

Is there still an active cross-country ski club in Vermilion? Absolutely — and it’s thriving! The Vermilion Nordic Ski Club is celebrating an incredible milestone this season: 50 years of skiing, friendship, and community spirit. Founded in 1976 by a passionate group of ski enthusiasts — including the parents of Olympic gold medalist Beckie Scott, Jan and Walter Scott — the club has grown into a vibrant hub for winter activity in our region. Today, the club maintains 20 kilom

Game 5 Win. Photo by Sonya Lee The Vermilion Jr. B Tigers are heading to the league finals after an impressive semifinal performance against the Wainwright Bisons, closing out the best-of-seven series in five games with a strong stretch of hockey last week. Game 3 on March 4 in Provost saw a hard-fought opening period as both teams battled for control early. The Tigers struck first when Ean Cooke found the back of the net with assists from Anderson and Cale Johnston. The Biso

The Vermilion Jr. B Tigers opened their playoff run February 28 on home ice against the Wainwright Bisons, drawing a packed crowd that filled the arena parking lot before puck drop. Fans were welcomed by Vermilion Credit Union volunteers working the gate and 50/50 table. Saturday’s guaranteed $2,000 50/50 jackpot was sponsored by Southview Trucking Ltd., Webb’s Machinery Ltd., and Vermilion Iron Works Ltd. The Tigers also partnered with the Vermilion RCMP, with community memb

The Vermilion Lions Club presented a $1,000 cheque to the Vermilion U13 Tigerettes on February 26 to help support their tournament. Photo Lorna Hamilton

FunMeet Photo Submitted The Vermilion Skating Club hosted a successful weekend of skating during its 10th Annual FunMeet and STAR 1–3 event held February 20 and 21. A total of 163 skaters from 11 clubs, travelling from Cold Lake to Edmonton, participated in the competition. Vermilion was well represented with 36 local skaters, ages three to fourteen, proudly taking to the ice and showcasing the skills developed throughout the season. The club extends sincere thanks to visiti

On Saturday, February 21, the Wainwright Polar Kings Athletic Club hosted PKAC Cancer Awareness Day, filling the arena with purple in honour of those the community has lost and those who continue to fight with incredible strength and courage. Four games were played throughout the day as teams proudly took to the ice in support of the cause. The U11 squad opened the day at 9:00 a.m., setting the tone for a powerful and meaningful event. The U15 team followed at 2:30 p.m., befo

The Community Closet would like to extend its heartfelt appreciation to the residents of Vermilion and surrounding area for their incredible support following the move to its new location. Since reopening in the new space, the Closet has experienced an outpouring of generosity. Donations have continued to arrive steadily, customers have been searching for special treasures, and many new volunteers have stepped forward to offer their time. As a fully volunteer-run organization

The countdown is officially on. From March 26 to 29, the Peace Memorial Multiplex in Wainwright will be buzzing with the best U13AA hockey talent in the province as the 2026 U13AA Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships come to town. And leading the charge as host team are the red-hot U13AA Wainwright Polar Kings. The Polar Kings are of the top teams in Alberta. Currently ranked second overall out of 45 U13AA teams in the Alberta Elite Hockey League (AEHL), the Polar Kings si

On January 30th, the Vermilion Jr. B Tigers welcomed the Killam Wheat Kings to home ice, and from the opening faceoff, it was clear the Tigers were in control. Vermilion came out flying, dominating right out of the gate and setting the tone early. Strong skating, smart puck movement, and a committed team effort allowed the Tigers to control the pace of play for the majority of the game. The Wheat Kings struggled to find room as Vermilion applied consistent pressure through al

Vermilion Lions Club members visit the stadium to meet the U11 Webb’s Tigers hockey team. Back row from left, Lions member Sam Alhalahi, Brit Adamson, Andrew Craig, Hayes Gibson, Liam Campagnola, Logan Stepanick, Roland Evans, Todd Evans, and Candace Maughan. Front row from left, Lions member Lester Perrott, Eric McCulley, Keith Richer, Weston D’Andrea, Cashel Maughan, and Finn Zacharias. Article continued on page 3. Photo Lorna Hamilton A weekend of hockey in Bonnyville turn