Lonnie Wolgien has completed his first two weeks acting as Reeve of the County of Vermilion River. Elected during an annual organizational meeting, Wolgien was joined by Clint Murray as Deputy Reeve. Council committees will be appointed on November 10. County councillors are elected by residents every four years, but …

Vermilion River Archers lined up for their first practice of the season last night. Approximately 40 people attended with both new and returning members learning or practicing basic and enhanced archery skills. President, Orest Popil, and director, Tim Pardely, assisted junior and adult participants in the proper way to draw …

Participants will have the opportunity to learn from local artist, Monica To, during a coloured pencils art class in Vermilion this Saturday. Upper Level Pottery & Art Gallery will be hosting the class for beginners to learn coloured pencil drawing techniques and materials. Participants will experiment with strokes, textures, and …

The Vermilion Public Library (VPL) held their annual general meeting on October 28, electing new executive board members. A motion was carried to install the new officers including Justin Thompson as chair, Richard Yaceyko as vice chair, and Anna Giesbrecht as treasurer. Past trustees, Leanne Martin and Yuliya’s Lundback’s terms …

Earlier this week, the Vermilion Fire Department received a $5,000 donation from ATCO. The funds will be put towards upgrading their wildland firetruck. Their current half ton has limitations with weight capacity, so they are hoping to replace it sometime next year. They’ll look for a truck with a bigger …

New wellness business, The Nest Project, has kicked off their first fall series with one underway in Mannville, and one beginning in November in Vermilion. The fall series includes a four-week session surrounding the practice of mindfulness, searching for awe, choosing joy, and embracing self-compassion. “Human connection is so essential …

The Vermilion Public Library hosted a needs assessment meeting earlier this week, led by Alberta Community Development’s Heather Nickel. Nearly 20 participants gathered online on October 26, to discuss what the future of Vermilion should look like. Library manager, Stuart Pauls, hopes to use the outcomes as a guideline for …

A local Marwayne family has gotten into the Halloween spirit and will be hosting a Werewolf Walk this Saturday. Geared towards teens and adults, the event is pretty scary and organizer, Taralee Wood, said there will be a full moon. That’s when the werewolves come out. “There will be some …

Hardcastle’s Store will be hosting a Fall into Hallow event featuring a Halloween themed maze and art gallery in Derwent this Saturday. The outdoor event was created as a way to provide a one-stop-shop for local residents while they stay socially distanced. “It’s really community dependent, and a lot of …

Residents of Dewberry will vote November 3 – 4 determining whether they want to remain a village and implement changes to achieve viability, or dissolve becoming a hamlet in the County of Vermilion River. A report was presented Thursday night by Municipal Affairs outlining a viability review that began at …