Vermilion Kuk Sool Won students had a rare opportunity this past weekend as Chong Jae Nim Alex Suh, son of Kuk Sool Won founder Grandmaster In Hyuk Suh and CEO of the World Kuk Sool Association, made his first visit to the Vermilion school. Suh was joined by Sa Bum Nim Hong, a fourth-degree black belt from Korea, with the visiting instructors spending Friday and Saturday and part of Sunday in Vermilion. The weekend marked the school’s first Kuk Sool Won seminar and the first

The Mannville Riverview Golf Course was bustling with activity on Friday, August 21, as golfers, volunteers and supporters came together for the annual Lyster Family Golf Fundraiser. After being rescheduled from its usual July date, the popular tournament returned with approximately 25 teams of four taking part, bringing around 100 golfers to the course for a full day of friendly competition and community spirit. The tournament got underway at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start, se

Young rodeo competitors were back in the saddle in Vermilion last week as the Little Cowpokes Junior Rodeo Association brought two days of competition to the Lakeland College Equine Centre. The rodeo was held August 20 and 21, giving young cowboys and cowgirls another opportunity to put their skills to the test while spending time with friends and families who share their love of rodeo. Little Cowpokes has long been about more than winning a buckle. The junior rodeo associati

Alberta Open Farm Days returned Aug. 15 and 16, opening the gates to farms and food-producing businesses across the province. The annual event gave visitors a chance to meet producers, walk through working farms and learn more about where their food came from. Locally, visitors experienced two very different sides of food production at Kross Farm near Mannville and during a cheesery tour in Vermilion. Kross Farm welcomed guests into its regenerative, no-till market garden, wh

This young girl was very happy to be the first one in her group to sit in the pilot seat with Pilot and Instructor Erwin Warkentin.. Photo Lorna Hamilton The skies may have remained calm on August 13, but excitement was soaring as the Vermilion River Flying Club welcomed children from Brighter Beginnings programs for an educational and interactive visit to the Vermilion Airport. The field trip was designed with the young visitors in mind, giving children between the ages of f

Lakeland College Feast on the Farm live entertainment. Photo submitted Lakeland College once again brought community, industry and alumni together for its annual Feast on the Farm on Thursday, Aug. 13 at the Vermilion campus. Presented by Cenovus Energy, the ninth annual event was held outdoors at Lakeland’s Research Centre and was once again sold out. The evening offered guests a chance to gather under the prairie sky for good food, entertainment and conversation, all while

Suttyn Volz from Marwayne took the Breakaway Buckle. Photo CHSR. Canada’s young rodeo athletes once again showed there is no shortage of talent coming up through the ranks. Competitors representing Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia and communities across the country came together for the 2026 Canadian High School Rodeo Finals, competing for the chance to leave with one of the biggest honours: the title of Canadian Champion. Lola Hogg raced to the Barrel Racing

Kane McKnight from Lloydminster took the Bareback Buckle. Photo CHSR. The future of Canadian rodeo is looking pretty bright; judging by this year’s Canadian Junior High Rodeo Champions, there is plenty more talent coming up through the ranks. Young rodeo athletes from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia and communities across the country came together for the 2026 Canadian Finals, where they put their skills, determination and plenty of hard work to the test. Wh

The CN Station. Photo Jan Scott Members of the Vermilion River Naturalist Society, formerly the Vermilion River Naturalist Club, were involved in volunteer efforts to restore the station following the move. It later became something of a home base for the organization, serving as a gathering place for meetings, guest speakers and social activities. Over the years, however, the building began to show its age and repairs became increasingly necessary. The station has been close

Real Estate team. Photo submitted Ag in Motion once again brought farmers, producers, industry representatives and agricultural experts together near Langham, Sask., for three days focused on equipment, technology and the future of agriculture. Held on a 640-acre property northwest of Saskatoon, the outdoor farm expo allowed visitors to see the latest developments in agriculture under real field conditions. The event featured hundreds of exhibitors from across Canada and beyo

Three days of sunshine, soaring temperatures and community spirit made the 120th Annual Vermilion Fair another memorable success as thousands of visitors gathered to celebrate one of Alberta’s longest-running agricultural traditions. From the opening parade through to the final grandstand performance, the fairgrounds were filled with families, exhibitors, competitors and visitors enjoying everything the annual event has to offer. Agriculture once again remained at the heart o

Dana Gard-Sweeney. Photo submitted Vermilion’s Dana Gard-Sweeney has been selected to manage Team Alberta’s Women’s C team at the 2027 USSSA Challenge Cup in Viera, Florida. Slo-Pitch National announced its Canadian Challenge Cup managers on July 1, following a selection process that drew strong interest from applicants across the country. Sweeney learned she had been chosen several weeks earlier when an email arrived from Slo-Pitch National in June. “I hadn’t had my morning

Photo submitted The Vermilion Roar U15 lacrosse team returned home from Medicine Hat as provincial champions after defeating the Medicine Hat Sun Devils 9-5 in the gold-medal game. It was the finish the team had worked toward all season, with every practice, game and challenge helping prepare the athletes for the moment they stepped onto the floor with a provincial championship on the line. The Roar rose to the occasion, combining determination, teamwork and resilience to sec

From left, Town of Vermilion Economic Development manager Mary Lee Prior, pHotential Health new owner Dr. Garima Parmar, Town of Vermilion Mayor Robert Snow, and Vermilion Chamber executive director Aiyana Thompson. Photo Lorna Hamilton A new chapter has officially begun for pHotential Health in Vermilion as Dr. Garima Parmar celebrated the clinic’s new ownership with a ribbon-cutting and welcome plaque ceremony on July 14. Although the clinic officially opened under Dr. Parm

Crop diagnostic presentation. Photo submitted Farmers, agronomists, students and agricultural industry professionals gathered at the Lakeland College crop plots on Thursday, July 16, for Alberta Crop Diagnostic Day. Lakeland College co-hosted the free event alongside Alberta Grains, Alberta Pulse Growers and Alberta Canola Producers, bringing experts from across the province together to share current research, practical advice and the latest advances in crop management. Rathe

Andrew and Jett with their Canoe Across Alberta canoe. Photo submitted When Andrew Benoit pushed his canoe into the North Saskatchewan River at Saskatchewan Crossing on July 18, he embarked on much more than an 850-kilometre journey across Alberta. Alongside his friend, Jett Carey, the two Kelowna, B.C., residents will spend the next four to six weeks paddling across the province, raising money for the Terry Fox Foundation and Ecotrust Canada while taking on everything from i

Two tornadoes touched down in east-central Alberta on the evening of July 8, leaving a trail of destruction from southwest of Paradise Valley to Dillberry Lake Provincial Park, where campers were forced to flee as a tornado tore through the campground. The first tornado developed southwest of Paradise Valley at approximately 7:20 p.m., causing extensive damage to a rural farm property. About an hour later, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a second tornado struck the campground at

Vegreville was swept into an enchanting world of history and fantasy as the Vegreville Medieval Faire & Artisan Market returned July 10 to 12 at the Vegreville Agricultural Grounds. For three days, the grounds were transformed into a bustling medieval village filled with the clash of swords, Celtic music, costumed performers, and entertainment for all ages. Inspired by the popularity of medieval-themed productions such as Game of Thrones and The Last Kingdom, the event origin

Four days of unpredictable weather couldn’t dampen the spirit of one of Lloydminster’s longest-running summer traditions as the 121st 2026 Lloyd Ex Fair wrapped up Saturday evening after welcoming thousands of visitors through the gates. While periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms created challenges throughout the week, organizers adapted quickly to ensure the majority of scheduled events continued with only a handful of changes. Temporary midway closures occurred during th

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