On March 28, Vermilion residents will set out to clean up the additional masks that have been littered in their communities along with any garbage they see along the way. Starting in Lethbridge, the ‘Community Mask Clean Up’ initiative has grown to include every urban municipality in Alberta.  “Last week, …

The Vermilion & District Chamber of Commerce will be hosting virtual event for people to connect with local government officials on March 31, at 7 pm. Chamber Business Connect will feature speeches from Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright Garth Rowswell, County of Vermilion River Reeve Lonnie Wolgien (TBC), Mayor of the Town of Vermilion …

The Community Closet re-opened last week, and two other new thrift stores opened this year in Vermilion — The Hunt and Personal Shopper Lakeland. The Community Closet has been serving Vermilion for 57 years, while the later businesses received their New Business plaques from the Town of Vermilion on February …

The County of Vermilion River has announced a list of road bans effective Friday, March 19. The following portions of oil surfaced roads will be banned at 75 per cent of their maximum allowable weight: RR11 from TWP 502 to TWP 503 RR 12 from TWP 504 to TWP 502 …

With heavy hearts BTPS carried a motion yesterday to close Clandonald School, effective June 30. Buffalo Trail Public Schools Regional Division No. 28 (BTPS) began their investigation in January and held virtual a meeting with the community in February to gather more information. “I live in the area so it …

Town council was very impressed with the new wastewater treatment plant in Vermilion during their tour on March 16. “It’s quite a big achievement for out community. The project started in 2014 and we’re looking forward doing a ribbon cutting ceremony later this spring,” said Mayor Caroline McAuley. Director of …

A five-year plan is getting closer to completion at the Vermilion Public Library, with videos being released to stakeholders that highlight key priorities. Feedback will be reviewed throughout April and the plan will be published in May. The final document will help guide the library in coming years as far …

Vermilion’s first Farmer’s Market of the year was hosted yesterday at the Elk’s Hall. Farmer’s Market manager Dawn Riley said the same guidelines will be in effect and March 30, and April 1 will be Easter-themed markets. “Everyone is excited – most of the regulars are back and there are …

The Vermilion Soccer Association (VSA) is now taking registration for a modified season in 2021. They are currently looking to create teams of eight to maintain three-metre distances, and play no games under the current public health orders. “It’s challenging as the restrictions are changing all the time. Because we …

A local group is reviewing their goals to create more awareness about the importance of the watershed and its impact on the community. The Vermilion River Watershed Alliance (VRWA) is a non-profit created in 2012, and early this year the organization revisited its goals to establish how they could move …