Dawn Hames
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Zucchini season is upon us. Zucchini, also known as summer squash are high in several minerals, and many vitamins including five...
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Craig Baird
Aug 18, 20232 min read
Pulling Out All The Stops For A British Syndicate
Vermilion pulled out all the stops when the Count De Topor of London arrived in Canada as a representative of British capitalists in June...
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Dawn Hames
Aug 18, 20232 min read
Banana Carrot Loaf
The best of both loaves. The moistness and health benefits of a banana loaf and all the flavour and nutrition of a carrot loaf. Bananas...
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Craig Baird
Aug 8, 20232 min read
A Look At Vermilion In March 1906
I often like to look through old newspapers, and the Internet makes that much easier to do. There are always major events that happen in...
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Dawn Hames
Aug 8, 20232 min read
Apple Spice Muffins
It’s once again apple season. I am fortunate to have an apple tree, and they are mostly ready, and some are already overripe. It’s...
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Craig Baird
Jul 26, 20232 min read
Oil Boom In Vermilion
The Second World War was raging, and many people were worried about their loved ones, but there was also good news in the area thanks to...
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Craig Baird
Jul 19, 20232 min read
The 1907 Vermilion Tornado
Tornadoes are not a rare occurrence in Alberta. While the United States has the most tornadoes by far, Canada is second in the world....
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Dawn Hames
Jul 19, 20232 min read
Raspberry Muffins
It’s Raspberry season. These little prairie jewels are full of flavor, and even more so this year, as it has been so dry. We have a...
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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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Dawn Hames
Jun 26, 20232 min read
Broccoli And Cabbage Salad
Salads are always a great accompaniment for summer barbeques, potlucks and outdoor entertaining. There are some salads that almost...
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Craig Baird
Apr 26, 20232 min read
Lots Of Livestock, A New Bridge And Some Businessmen
Once again, I want to delve back into the past to see what was going on in Vermilion during a particular week. I find this is a great way...
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Vermilion Voice
Apr 26, 20233 min read
Prairie Wool
“Of all possessions a friend is the most precious” – Herodotus Born around 484 B.C., Herodotus was a Greek writer, philosopher, and...
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Dawn Hames
Apr 26, 20232 min read
Spice Cake
This recipe is from my vintage Alberta Women of Unifarm cookbook. This cookbook is a collection of Alberta mom’s and grandma’s...
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Vermilion Voice
Apr 18, 20233 min read
A Unique Opportunity To Shape Our WorldOr A Recipe for Disaster?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has come a long way in a short time, and the rapid progress has been nothing short of impressive. Chat GPT,...
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Vermilion Voice
Apr 18, 20233 min read
Prairie Wool
Dream or nightmare? Ever had a dream where you’re out in public, perhaps shopping in a busy mall, delivering an impassioned speech, or...
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Dawn Hames
Apr 18, 20232 min read
Fresh Spring Rolls
With spring upon us, we are looking forward to warm sunshine, the first rain and beautiful green grass. Our taste buds begin to move away...
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Craig Baird
Apr 11, 20232 min read
A Look At Vermilion In March 1910
The year 1910 was a very long time ago. We are as far from 1910 as 1910 was from 1797. A lot has changed since then, so I thought we...
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Vermilion Voice
Apr 11, 20233 min read
Prairie Wool
A laugh a minute The ability to laugh at ourselves or the problems we encounter is fundamental to enjoying a good life. It develops your...
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Dawn Hames
Apr 11, 20232 min read
Keto Baked Egg Custard
I have been busy testing this recipe. This is the keto version of my traditional Egg Custard recipe. The three cups of cream can also be...
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Craig Baird
Mar 29, 20232 min read
The Vermilion Post Office Moves To A New Home
The post office had been operating for nearly 20 years by the time it was decided a new home was needed for it in Vermilion. In March...
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