Bradley Airspray Highlights Vermilion Airport

Coffee, donuts and a crop duster drew a steady stream of visitors to the Vermilion Airport on June 10 as Bradley Airspray welcomed the community for its Coffee on the Ramp event.

Families, aviation enthusiasts, farmers and curious residents gathered on the tarmac to tour the aircraft, visit with pilots and staff, and learn more about the specialized work that takes place above Alberta’s fields each growing season.

For Bradley Airspray owners Garth and Cortney George, the event was an opportunity to introduce the company while showcasing the importance of the Vermilion Airport.

“We wanted to bring awareness to the Vermilion Airport,” said Garth George. “Having airports in our communities is important.”

The morning also included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, with Town of Vermilion Mayor Robert Snow joining Bradley Airspray co-owner Cortney George to officially celebrate the company’s presence at the airport and its partnership with the local community.

Bradley Airspray is a family-owned business specializing in aerial application and crop protection services. Using GPS-guided aircraft, the company applies herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers and other crop protection products with precision, helping producers protect their crops while maximizing efficiency and minimizing environmental impact. The ability to quickly cover large areas makes aerial application an important tool during Alberta’s busy growing season.

Operating from several regional airports, including Vermilion, Elk Point, Maidstone, Provost, Lloydminster and Wainwright, Bradley Airspray positions its aircraft where they are needed most, allowing crews to respond efficiently as the season progresses.

Mayor Snow, along with others, toured the aircraft and visited with guests throughout the morning, highlighting the airport’s role as a valuable regional asset that supports local businesses, agriculture and economic development. He noted that the Town continues to invest in maintaining the airport through ongoing runway upkeep while planning for future resurfacing projects and exploring provincial funding opportunities alongside municipal reserves.

Visitors of all ages enjoyed the chance to step onto the ramp, ask questions and get an up-close look at an aircraft that many usually only see passing overhead.

More than a morning of coffee and conversation, the event celebrated the connection between aviation and agriculture while reminding the community of the important role the Vermilion Airport plays in supporting local industry and the region’s farming economy.