Alberta courts continue to experience changes and disruptions. Carla Jones, Communications Advisor for the Justice and Solicitor General, said Alberta’s government undertook many changes to ensure Albertans have access to justice during the pandemic. “To address the backlogs and shorten wait times, several vacant court positions have been filled in …

Area residents are encouraged to participate in a new Design-a-Bookmark Contest at Vermilion Public Library for the next month. Programs coordinator, Sheila Heit, said the program is for everybody. There is no limit on the media used or restriction on subject matter or topic. “You can draw in crayon, ink, …

Lakeland College is offering Canada’s first degree in agriculture technology this fall. The program is said to be developed to allow students to keep ahead of the curve in the evolving world of agricultural technology. Lakeland’s bachelor of agriculture technology program offers real-world experience with the latest agricultural equipment, software, …

Alberta Minister of Health, Tyler Shandro declared the Covid-19 outbreak at Vermilion Valley Lodge over today. “Of the eight total cases (three residents and five staff), all have made a full recovery,” said recreation director, Brittany Lysons. For perspective on nearby living quarters, the Vermilion Valley Lodge has 84 rooms …

Dozens of lots are up for sale with the County of Minburn’s new ‘Buy a Lot for a Loonie’ program. As long as dwellings are constructed within a certain time frame, purchasers may eligible for this program in Vegreville, Lavoy, Ranfurly, Minburn, and Mannville. Planning and Development Officer, Devin Gegolick …

For their #TakeItToTheLake campaign, the Town of Vermilion, MD of Bonnyville, Lac la Biche County, and Athabasca County received two Excellence in Economic Development in Alberta awards. The northeast collaboration won both the Community Economic Development Award for a medium-sized community, and the Repsol People’s Choice Award. “We are so …

The 8th Annual Blue Christmas service was hosted online this year by the Vermilion and District Ministerial Association. Local churches previously came together at St. Olga’s Ukrainian Catholic Church to offer an alternative service for people to take part in from home. “We felt it was important (particularly this year) …

With all of the changes this year people are holding fast to traditions, and one that was able to carry on was the writing of Christmas wish letters to Santa Claus. Below are a collection of Santa Letters written by youth at St. Jerome’s School in Vermilion. Photos submitted Grade …

Last Saturday, Vermilion local, Brianne Wheat, awoke in the Christmas spirit and decided to perform impromptu Christmas carols both on Main Street and at the Vermilion Valley Lodge. While spreading holiday cheer playing her violin downtown, she managed to raise $640 in support of the Vermilion Food Bank within just …

The Alberta Paramedics Association (APA) has been laying out the dangers of current core-flex scheduling model for paramedics to municipalities around the province including the County of Vermilion River and the County of St. Paul. During their regular council meetings, APA president Dusty Myshrall and COO Marc Moebis led a …