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Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
Back row from left, Pastor Quinn Adams-Faith Luteran Church, Pastor Harvey Hussey, Glad Tidings Pentecostal Assembly, Darlene from St. Olga’s Ukrainian Catholic Parish, Deacon Gordon Hills. Saviour’s Anglican Church, Doug McCrae-Faith Lutheran Church, and Chaplain Ken Farkash-ShareWord Global. The Vermilion and Area Ministerial Association hosted its Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on March 13 at Parkview Alliance Church, bringing together community leaders, clergy, and resid

Lorna Hamilton
Mar 183 min read


Tigers Fall In Hard-Fought
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
Sonya Lee
Mar 182 min read
Vermilion Council Sets Policing Priorities And Advances Bylaws
Vermilion Town Council met on March 3 in council chambers and via Zoom, addressing several policy matters, including policing priorities, municipal bylaws, and budget adjustments. Council first heard from Vermilion RCMP Sgt. Ken Shamblaw, who presented recommendations for the community’s policing priorities for 2026. Administration recommended that property crime, traffic enforcement, and drug-related offences be adopted as the top three priorities. Establishing priorities he
Sonya Lee
Mar 112 min read


Town of Vermilion Welcomes TU:GO Restaurant
From left, Vermilion’s Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Karen Hughes, Seon Gi Shin, TU:GO owner David Jee, and Economic...
Vermilion Voice
May 13, 20252 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


CS Pedicures Ribbon Cutting And Welcome Plaque Presentation
From left, Chamber Executive Director Karen Hughes, Councillor Kirby Whitlock, Chantelle Sawatsky, Councillor Robert Snow, Councillor...

Lorna Hamilton
Apr 8, 20252 min read


Lash And Brow Celebrates Ribbon Cutting And Welcome Plaque Presentation
From left, Economic Development Officer Mary Lee Prior, Councillor Kirby Whitlock, Owner Merim Moskvichova, and Town of Vermilion Interim...

Lorna Hamilton
Feb 13, 20252 min read


The Sun Integrated Wellness Ribbon Cutting
From left, Vermilion Alberta Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jyllian Fairholm, Councillor Robert Snow, The Sun Integrated Wellness...

Lorna Hamilton
Jan 29, 20252 min read
he Cornerstone New Vermilion Town Hall
On Oct. 11, 1922 at 10:30 a.m., a public ceremony was held in Vermilion as Mayor J.W.G. Morrison laid down the foundation stone of the...

Craig Baird
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Vermilion Town Council Meeting - October 1
The Vermilion Town Council held its regular meeting on October 1, with the public portion lasting just 45 minutes. Councillor Rob Snow...

Lorna Hamilton
Oct 10, 20242 min read


Vermilion Town Council Talks Housing Gaps
The Vermilion Town Council convened on September 17 for a longer meeting than September 3, clocking in at just over two hours. Deputy...

Lorna Hamilton
Sep 25, 20244 min read


Celebration Of Vermilion And Taste Of Vermilion
Under cloudy skies but warm temperatures, the Good Life Institute hosted the Celebration of Vermilion and Taste of Vermilion on June 26....

Lorna Hamilton
Jul 2, 20242 min read


Mayor Takes Ownership Of Mistakes
On Monday, May 6, Vermilion’s Town Council released an official press statement regarding the Special Meeting of April 30, 2024. This...
Vermilion Voice
May 15, 20244 min read


April 16 Town Council
Following the adoption of the agenda and the previous minutes that opened the Town Council’s regular meeting on April 16, Chris Down from...
Vermilion Voice
Apr 24, 20245 min read


Town Council
The public portion of the April 2 town council meeting sped by faster than the drive from Vermilion to Lloydminster. After Council...
Vermilion Voice
Apr 9, 20242 min read


March 19 Town Council
Following the call to order and the adoption of the agenda and previous meeting’s minutes, Council entered a closed session regarding a...
Caylie Gnyra
Mar 28, 20248 min read


Looking Ahead With Mayor Throndson
Mayor Greg Throndson sat down with The Vermilion Voice to review key successes over the past year, projects in progress, and challenges...
Vermilion Voice
Jan 9, 20244 min read


Town Council
The December 5 meeting of Vermilion’s Town Council began with a member of the public requesting the development of a communication...
Vermilion Voice
Dec 12, 20233 min read


Town Council
Town Council held its second regular meeting of the month on Tuesday, November 21. After council adopted the agenda and minutes of the...
Vermilion Voice
Nov 28, 20233 min read


October 17 Town Council
The October 17 organizational meeting of the Vermilion Town Council began with a couple of amendments: first, to have Larry Bingham speak...
Vermilion Voice
Oct 25, 20233 min read
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