VERMILLION NEWS

The Vermilion Standard is continuing its evolution with a move to digital only, effective the week of Feb. 27. After this week there we be only six more print editions as we move with our readers into the digital future of news.   In the coming weeks, we look forward to sharing an innovative new approach […]

On Nov. 4, 2022, Lakeland College’s Student-Managed Farm – Powered by New Holland (SMF) and Rikki Ducharme, manager of Indigenous student support services, were both honoured with awards at the 23rd annual ASTech Awards, presented by Technology Alberta. The awards were in recognition of community excellence and innovation in student-led initiatives. They are designed to bring together Alberta’s […]

As a result of several months of investigation, Lakeland RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), with assistance from Cold Lake and Bonnyville RCMP Detachments, Eastern Alberta District CRU and General Investigations Section, and the RCMP Auto Theft Unit, executed multiple search warrants at a residential property within the City of Cold Lake. As a result of […]

Wainwright RCMP, the Eastern Alberta District (EAD) Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), along with Postal Inspectors from Canada Post executed a search warrant on the evening of Nov. 23, 2022, for a residence and vehicle belonging to a Canada Post employee. A significant seizure of stolen property in excess of 500 deliverable items were recovered. An […]

Synergy Credit Union has contributed $150,000 to the rejuvenation of the WHT Mead Building at Lakeland College’s Vermilion campus. This gift reinforces Synergy’s long-term commitment to Lakeland College and the region and ensures students and future leaders of collaborative spaces they need to learn, lead, and manage. Synergy’s donation contributes to the modernization and expansion of […]

On Oct. 19, 2022 at approximately 10:00 p.m., St. Paul RCMP received a 911 call for a robbery with a firearm near 4921 55 Avenue. A male allegedly approached two females, pulled a firearm from his sleeve and pointed it at the females. The male then got into their vehicle and drove off. RCMP members […]

Alberta community newspapers are bristling at new recycling regulations that could increase their costs by millions of dollars of year at a time when many are struggling to continue operations. The province released its new Extended Producer Responsibility regulation earlier this week following in the footsteps of Ontario, B.C., Saskatchewan and Manitoba, who all have […]

On Oct. 4, 2022, shortly after 1:00 p.m., St. Paul RCMP received numerous 911 calls of a female being chased through town by a male with a rifle. RCMP located and arrested the male without incident and located a bayonet type machete measuring 3 feet in length. Upon further investigation it was learned the male […]

In a unique blend of technological sophistication and agricultural tradition, Lakeland College celebrated the grand opening of the rejuvenated WHT Mead Building at the Vermilion campus on Wednesday, Sept. 28. A milestone in campus renewal, the facility is home to more than 600 agricultural sciences students perfecting the practical skills Lakeland graduates are known for […]

On Sept. 14 Wainwright RCMP responded to a report of a home invasion involving a firearm at a residence in Wainwright. The Investigation determined that three individuals were involved, two known to the victim, and it appeared to be a targeted event. The suspects departed the residence in the victim’s vehicle. Wainwright RCMP notified area […]

On Aug. 19, 2022, Kitscoty RCMP received a report from Lloyminster RCMP of a vehicle equipped with GPS tracking that was stolen and in their area. Kitscoty RCMP, with assistance from Lloydminster and Vermilion RCMP Detachments, located the stolen vehicle and a second stolen vehicle on a lease site near Range Road 12 and Township […]

Feast on the Farm presented by Cenovus Energy returned to Lakeland College’s Vermilion campus on Aug. 18 to raise funds to support student-led initiatives at Lakeland. The goal was to raise $50,000. Instead, Lakeland’s generous supporters raised $70,000 for students to continue to lead, learn and manage. “It was a perfect evening,” says Dr. Alice […]

Producers forced to sell livestock due to drought conditions over the past year will receive a reprieve from the federal government under the Livestock Tax Deferral provision. The program allows livestock producers who are forced to sell a significant amount of their breeding herd due to drought or flooding to defer a portion of their […]

Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) has removed a rule around cannabis product display some retailers say has contributed to a spate of robberies targeting the industry. In a letter from AGLC sent to cannabis retailers Tuesday and obtained by Postmedia, the commission says it has removed its regulation that prohibited cannabis products and accessories […]

Alberta major crops in good to excellent condition are up more than 50 per cent this farming season after an unprecedented dry spell in 2021. Tom Steve, general manager of the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions, said around 74 per cent of major crops — including wheat, barley, canola and post-crops such as peas and […]

The head of Canada’s largest oil-and-gas producing company criticized the federal government’s proposed emissions cap for the energy sector Thursday, arguing environmental goals must be balanced with economic and energy security concerns. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. president Tim McKay made the comments during a conference call with analysts. While the purpose of the call was […]

An Alberta man was found dead following a search and rescue effort for a boater on Cold Lake. Just before 9 p.m. on Sunday, RCMP responded to a report of a capsized boat near the English Bay Treaty Grounds at Cold Lake First Nation, Mounties said in a Thursday news release. A man and woman […]

A man is facing multiple charges in relation to the report of gunfire and property damage at Fishing Lake. On July 13, Elk Point RCMP received a report of a suspect destroying a home and firing a gun at the lake. Mounties said the suspect was taken into custody at the scene without incident. The […]

Many Albertans who live in an apartment or condo are unlikely to benefit from the province’s extended electricity rebate. On Wednesday, the government announced that its planned $50 rebates, expected to appear on utility bills this month for more than 1.9 million homes, farms and businesses, will be extended until December, totalling $300 for individual […]

Around 3:00 p.m. July 5, 2022, Maidstone RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter in the RM of Wilton, south of Lloydminster. An unknown number of suspects were reported to be traveling in a black car, which left the property and was last seen traveling into the City of Lloydminster. Another suspect […]

No injuries or fatalities have been reported after a suspected tornado damaged or destroyed between six and nine homes 13 kilometres west of Olds on Thursday afternoon. RCMP media relations Cpl. Gina Slaney said the worst of the damage happened on Township Road 320 between Range Roads 44 and 45. She said RCMP members from […]

The Alberta government is promising to expand its electricity rebate for another three months, doubling it to a total of $300 for eligible consumers. The rebate was first announced by Premier Jason Kenney in March, and is expected to show up on the electricity bills of more than 1.9 million homes, farms and businesses beginning […]

Alberta’s natural gas rebates will be applied directly to all eligible consumers’ utility bills if the regulated monthly natural gas rate charged by any one of Alberta’s three regulated utility providers is above $6.50 per gigajoule (GJ) starting next Oct. 1. On Wednesday the government released some details of its rebate program, which was promised […]

Over half a million dollars’ in drugs and cash have been seized following an interprovincial joint forces investigation that originated in Lloydminster. Project Deception is an ongoing investigation led by ALERT Lloydminster’s organized crime and gang team in partnership with Lloydminster RCMP, British Columbia’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU-BC), and RCMP Federal Serious and […]