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Craig Baird
Oct 17, 20232 min read
The Prominent Citizens Of Vermilion in 1907
Back in 1907, there were many people who were prominent citizens of Vermilion that helped that early community grow. I thought it would...
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Craig Baird
Oct 11, 20232 min read
When Vermilion Lost Its Hotel
The Great Depression was not an easy time for any community in Canada, but it was especially tough on the prairies. While The Great...
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Vermilion Voice
Oct 4, 20232 min read
National Day For Truth and Reconciliation: Orange Shirts And Learning Opportunities
Local businesses and educational institutions recognized the third anniversary of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—Canada’s...
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Craig Baird
Oct 4, 20232 min read
A Look At October 1912 In Vermilion
Time to take a look at what was going on in Vermilion in a specific week decades ago. This time, I am looking at what was going on in the...
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Craig Baird
Sep 25, 20232 min read
The Dream That Became A Provincial Park
Melvin Hill, who owned a hardware store in Vermilion, had a dream. He wanted to see a provincial park established in the Vermilion area....
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Craig Baird
Sep 14, 20232 min read
The Winter Of 1901-02
I decided that this week we were going to go way back in Vermilion’s history, before the community itself ever existed. Let’s take a look...
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Craig Baird
Jun 26, 20232 min read
Vermilion In October 1912
The year 1912 was overall a good year for Canada, Alberta and Vermilion. The country was booming still, and the First World War was still...
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Vermilion Voice
Nov 4, 20212 min read
Remembrance Day Ceremony
Since its inception, the Royal Canadian Legion #11 Vermilion has commemorated Remembrance Day. Last year the Remembrance Day Ceremony and...
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Craig Baird
Jun 11, 20212 min read
The 1948 Vermilion Plane Crash
In May of 1948, Viscount Alexander Governor General of Canada was visiting Vermilion with his wife Lady Alexander in order to attend an...
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Craig Baird
May 19, 20212 min read
When The Governor General Came To Vermilion
During the Second World War, Vermilion went above and beyond when it came to offering assistance. As a reward, Viscount Alexander, the...
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Craig Baird
May 10, 20212 min read
Vermilion Oil Paving The Way To Jasper
Oil has always been an important part of the local industry for Vermilion, at least going back to the 1920s or so. Before Alberta was...
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