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Vermilion And Area Remembers On Remembrance Day
The ceremony at the Vermilion Cenotaph. Photo Lorna Hamilton. Under a partly sunny sky and unusually warm November temperatures, a solemn gathering convened at the Vermilion Cenotaph on November 11 for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony. In a powerful display of community solidarity, residents came together to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and to honour those who continue to dedicate their lives to protecting the freedoms and democracy cherished by all

Lorna Hamilton
Nov 18, 20252 min read


Echoes Of 1885: Remembering The Frog Lake Massacre
Frog Lake Mill Wheel Center. Photo Sonya Lee Just northeast of Vermilion lies a quiet patch of land with a history that still...
Sonya Lee
Sep 22, 20252 min read
Roaring Engines And Flying Dirt At The Lawn Mower Racing Showdown
The sound of revving engines and cheering crowds filled the Vermilion Agricultural Grounds this past Saturday as the highly anticipated...
Sonya Lee
Sep 22, 20252 min read


Vermilion Celebrates Mike Hall Day
Bryan and Betty Thomas with Mike Hall The streets of Vermilion were alive with energy and excitement as residents and fans of the TV...

Lorna Hamilton
Jul 30, 20255 min read
106-Year-Old Clandonald Pioneer Reflects On A Life Rooted In Resilience And The Land
At 106 years old, Sarah Martin’s sharp memory and spirited presence are nothing short of remarkable. Born on April 12, 1919, in County...

Lorna Hamilton
Jul 28, 20253 min read
Extensive Vandalism In Vermilion Leads To Arrest And Over $1 Million In Damages
Vermilion was shaken over the weekend of July 6 following a massive act of vandalism that left the Provincial Building—home to the...

Lorna Hamilton
Jul 15, 20253 min read


Vermilion Senior Centre Celebrates Renovation
The new flooring, window coverings, and paint in the card room. Photos submitted The Vermilion Senior Centre is celebrating a milestone...

Lorna Hamilton
Jul 14, 20252 min read


Get Ready, Get Set, It’s A Mardi Gras Parade Party
The 119th Annual Vermilion Fair is just about 2 weeks away, and that means the parade is also on its way. So, put on your thinking caps...

Lorna Hamilton
Jul 10, 20252 min read
Vermilion Canada Day Celebrations
Canada Day in Vermilion was nothing short of spectacular as residents and visitors gathered at the Vermilion Agricultural Grounds to...

Lorna Hamilton
Jul 10, 20252 min read


Vermilion Tim Hortons Donates Record Amount To KidSport
From left, KidSport representative Bailee Bykewich, Tim Hortons Rommel Mandocdoc, Danielle Strunk, Billie Isaac, Charilyn Skibba, Jazmin...

Lorna Hamilton
Jul 10, 20252 min read


Vermilion Lions Club Donates
From left, Vermilion Lions Club members Peter Clark, Don Good, Lloyd Tovell, Armoury Representatives Don Henry, Jim Storch and Bob...

Lorna Hamilton
Jul 4, 20252 min read


Town of Vermilion Welcomes Railside Design Inc.
From left, Economic Development Officer Mary Lee Prior, Galen Wiebe owner of Railside Design, and Vermilion’s Chamber of Commerce...

Lorna Hamilton
May 13, 20252 min read


Vermilion Community Art Club Host 1st Annual Market
The Vermilion Community Art Club hosted its first annual Art Market since the pandemic although with a new structure at the Vermilion...

Lorna Hamilton
May 1, 20251 min read


Shannon Harrower Named New CAO For The Town Of Vermilion
Town of Vermilion CAO Shannon Harrower. Photo submitted During the April 1 Town of Vermilion council meeting, the official announcement...

Lorna Hamilton
May 1, 20255 min read
Vermilion Legion Celebrates Service And Achievement At Annual Awards Night
The Vermilion Royal Canadian Legion hosted an Awards Night and Supper on April 22 at 7 p.m. in the Legion Hall, welcoming members,...

Lorna Hamilton
May 1, 20253 min read


Zayn’s Diner Plus: A Family Affair
On April 17, the owners of Zayn’s Diner Plus — Sam, Linda, Zayn, and Keith Alhalabi — warmly welcomed guests to the official ribbon...

Lorna Hamilton
Apr 23, 20253 min read


Annual Discount Days At Webb’s Machinery: A Boost For Farmers
Webb’s Machinery Salesman Colton Draves and Grain Producer Randy Borysiuk taking a spin at the wheel. Photo submitted For over a...

Lorna Hamilton
Apr 17, 20252 min read


March 18 Town Council Meeting Highlights
On March 18, the Vermilion Town Council met for a regular council meeting with a lengthy agenda. The public portion of the meeting lasted...

Lorna Hamilton
Mar 25, 20254 min read


Vermilion Airport Advisory Committee Provides Key Updates And Operational Concerns To Town Council
A piece of farm equipment volunteered to help the Vermilion Airport Advisory Committee to clear snow and ice from the runway during a...

Lorna Hamilton
Mar 25, 20254 min read


Vermilion Hosts Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
Members of Town and County Councillors, Provincial Government, School Board Trustees for both school divisions, and ministerial members....

Lorna Hamilton
Mar 19, 20252 min read
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