Dawn Hames
Bread Pudding
Sometimes we end up with a few extra groceries, and instead of wasting them, they can be turned into yummy desserts. Don’t throw overripe...
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Craig Baird
Jun 28, 20222 min read
Vermilion’s First Mayor And His Indigenous Artifacts
When early settlers began to arrive in the Vermilion area, they homesteaded throughout the region. As they cleared the land to grow...
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Vermilion Voice
Jun 28, 20222 min read
Prairie Wool
Age is only a number Sometimes, milestone birthdays can get a person down. I have one approaching in the distance, and who needs it? I...
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Dawn Hames
Jun 28, 20222 min read
Keto Bun
For various reasons, some people have to eat gluten-free. They may be in your family, or in your group of friends. Maybe it’s you that...
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Craig Baird
Jun 15, 20222 min read
Vermilion Becomes Little Turner Valley
In the days before Leduc No. 1 was hit in 1947, the centre of the Alberta oil industry was Turner Valley. It was there that Alberta had...
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Vermilion Voice
Jun 15, 20223 min read
Prairie Wool
Never enough time! When you earn your living from the land, it seems as though there are never enough hours in a day to do all that needs...
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Dawn Hames
Jun 15, 20222 min read
Rhubarb Crisp
The lilacs are in full bloom and fresh garden rhubarb is now ready to eat. Rhubarb is one of the first fruits available on the Canadian...
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Vermilion Voice
May 25, 20222 min read
Prairie Wool
Proofreading Matters The world of instant messaging has seen some big blunders as far as spelling goes. Often, my cell phone technology...
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Craig Baird
May 25, 20222 min read
When A Storm Took A Garage
Storms are nothing new in the Vermilion area. There have been funnel clouds, massive rain storms, vicious snow storms and plenty of high...
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Dawn Hames
May 25, 20222 min read
Cheese And Kielbasa Soup
Farmers all across the region are busy putting in the crops. While it has been a long winter, and cold spring, we can be sure sunshine is...
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Craig Baird
May 19, 20222 min read
The Orange Celebration of 1927
The Orange Lodges were once one of the most influential paternal organizations in the country. Prime ministers belonged to the...
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Vermilion Voice
Apr 27, 20223 min read
Prairie Wool
Two Wheels That Move the Soul My brother recently purchased a handsome Harley Davidson. It’s his pride and joy. He keeps it safely tucked...
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Craig Baird
Apr 27, 20222 min read
The 1922 Livery Fire
It was nearly a very bad day for Vermilion when a fire broke out at a livery barn in the early hours of Sept. 29, 1922. The fire was...
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Vermilion Voice
Apr 26, 20222 min read
The Robotic Home Assistant
Companies such as Tesla and Boston Dynamics have in the last few years actively worked towards the utopian idea of having a robotic...
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Craig Baird
Apr 12, 20221 min read
The Grain Case Of 1924
In 1924, a man by the name of John Powlyk was arrested while on Jasper Avenue in Edmonton over something that he did in Vermilion a few...
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Vermilion Voice
Apr 12, 20223 min read
Prairie Wool
As luck would have it… The times when I’ve experienced bad luck could fill volumes. We can all relate. This column was hatched while...
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Vermilion Voice
Mar 23, 20223 min read
Prairie Wool
Enough with the Cats Already While making no secret of the fact I’m a card-carrying member of the, I Love Cats club, a line must be drawn...
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Vermilion Voice
Mar 23, 20223 min read
A Brief History Of Money
For much of history, people have found methods of exchanging value with one another. Whether that be by trading food, resources, or even...
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Craig Baird
Mar 23, 20222 min read
Centennial Fever Strikes Vermilion
The year 1967 was a big one for Canada. Across the country, millions of Canadians came out to celebrate the 100th birthday of Canada....
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Dawn Hames
Mar 23, 20222 min read
Mexican Wacky Cake
In Mexico, you will find the mixture of chocolate and cinnamon very popular in desserts. In Mexico you will find chocolate cinnamon ice...
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