Bison programming kicks off next year at Lakeland College, and a new calf welcomed this month gives students and staff something to look forward to. Dean of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, Geoff Brown said, “It looks like our livestock numbers are higher than normal, and I suspect the interest in …

In an effort to reach his goal of raising $10,000 for kid’s cancer, Jarrod Russel began cycling in the snow to train for this year’s Great Cycle Challenge. Throughout the month of August, he will be cycling 60 kilometers on County of Vermilion River roads, and a total of 1,200 …

Due to dry conditions, the County of Vermilion River (CVR) issued a partial fire ban last Friday. Under the current ban, only recreational and incinerator fires are permitted. Upon completion, these recreational and incinerator fires must be contained, supervised and fully extinguished. “Since April 1, the CVR has had eight …

A community tree project was recently hung in the Three Cities Public Library at E.H. Walter School. The three foot by three and a half foot artwork features approximately 150 individual pieces designed by members of the community before being compiled together. “Each piece of the tree was painted by …

Submitted Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, Lakeland College President and CEO. I am reaching out to our community to share an update on the COVID-19 outbreak that is affecting our Vermilion campus. On April 5, Alberta Health Services (AHS) declared an outbreak at the Vermilion campus and we are working with them …

Sgt. Mike Dunsmore was recently promoted from his Corporal status to Sergeant, making him the new Chief of Police in Vermilion. Dunsmore has been the acting detachment commander for the past three months. “On behalf of council, congratulations on your achievement and your sergeant rank. Thank you for your service …

Town council carried a motion authorizing staff to enter into negotiations with Digital Infrastructure Group towards a suitable broadband contract. Following a request for proposal for a partner to deploy and operate an open-access broadband utility network, four interested parties made submissions, and Digital Infrastructure Group was selected. “The idea …

The Public Accounts Committee met Monday to review their financial risk on the Keystone XL Pipeline. Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright MLA Garth Rowswell said, “The NDP has been pressuring us to expose what our financial risk is, since the cancellation of KXL from the US president. We spent $1.5 billion equity investment in …

The County of Vermilion River outlined road projects as one their 2020 highlights during a Vermilion & District Chamber of Commerce Business Connect meeting last week. “The number one request is always roads – it’s simply because of the miles of roads we have,” said Reeve Lonnie Wolgien. “We are …

Lighten Up Therapy and Wellness Centre is running a Sacred Space Contest from now until April 26, with the chance to win $500 in prizes. Participants will have to submit before and after photos of a space they rearrange in their home to create a healing retreat space to relax, …