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  Alberta: How the West was Young - Archaeology and Pre-Contact - Vermillion Lakes
Eleven thousand years ago, Glacial Lake Vermilion was larger and perhaps five metres (16 feet) deeper than it is today, but the things which make this place attractive now would have been even more important then.
Bountiful in the brief mountain summers, the Vermilion Lakes were also kind in winter.
At third Vermilion Lake, a warm spring keeps a pool by the shore open in even the most frigid weather, allowing water to be drawn and fish to be caught at any time of the year.
www.abheritage.ca /alberta/archaeology/site_profiles_vermilion_lakes.html   (955 words)

  
  Vermilion, Alberta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vermilion is located 192 km east of Edmonton, 38 km south of Clandonald, and 60 km west of Lloydminster.
In early 1906, Vermilion was incorporated as a village and reincorporated as a town later in the same year.
Counties and Municipal Districts of Alberta - Towns of Alberta - Villages of Alberta - Hamlets of Alberta - Indian Reserves in Alberta - Métis in Alberta
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vermilion,_Alberta   (603 words)

  
 Fort Vermilion, Alberta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fort Vermilion is a hamlet in northern Alberta, on the banks of the Peace River.
Established in 1788, it is the oldest European settlement in Alberta.
Fort Vermilion is situated at 58°23′N 115°59′W, 78 km southeast of High Level on the Bicentennial Highway, and 661 km northwest of Edmonton.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fort_Vermilion,_Alberta   (277 words)

  
 Vermilion Energy Trust
Vermilion Energy Trust continued the name of our predecessor oil and gas company, Vermilion Resources Ltd. The name originated from Alberta’s Vermilion Lakes, a reflection of their reddish ochre waters.
The strong colour of vermilion, which is made up of red, orange and yellow, reflects the company – vibrant energy trust brightening unitholders portfolios through distinctive assets and strategic depth.
Vermilion Energy Trust has provided investors with a compounded average annual rate of return of approximately 45% for the past 3 1/2 years.
www.vermilionenergy.com /about.html   (294 words)

  
 RCMP Alberta - News Releases
Vermilion RCMP are currently investigating a suspicious death in Vermilion.
Vermilion RCMP members are being assisted by RCMP Major Crimes Unit from Edmonton, St. Paul General Investigation Section are investigating a suspicious death.
The Vermilion RCMP, Edmonton Major Crimes and St. Paul GIS continue their investigation into the discovery of a body of a 75 year old female resident of Mannville.
www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca /ab/news/2005/Vermilion_SuspDeath_Nov10-05.htm   (191 words)

  
 Vermilion Energy Trust
Vermilion Energy Trust continued the name of our predecessor oil and gas company, Vermilion Resources Ltd. The name originated from Alberta’s Vermilion Lakes, a reflection of their reddish ochre waters.
The strong colour of vermilion, which is made up of red, orange and yellow, reflects the company – vibrant energy trust brightening unitholders portfolios through distinctive assets and strategic depth.
Vermilion Energy Trust has provided investors with a compounded average annual rate of return of approximately 45% for the past 3 1/2 years.
www.vermilionresources.com /about.html   (294 words)

  
 AlbertaFirst.com - Vermilion
Vermilion has a population of 4,435 people and is a strong service centre to the agriculture industry, which is the primary economic base of Vermilion and region.
Vermilion is part of the Buffalo Trail Regional School Division #28, headquartered in Wainwright [telephone: 780-842-6144], and the East Central Alberta Catholic Separate School Regional Division #16, headquartered in Wainwright [telephone: 780-842-3992].
Vermilion is 193 km east of Edmonton, 91 km east of Vegreville, and 61 km west of Lloydminster.
www.albertafirst.com /profiles/statspack/20482.html   (2666 words)

  
 Town of Vermilion - Tourism and Recreation
Vermilion's tourist information booth, located at the south entrance to the Town along Highway 41, is open from the end of May through the month of August.
The Vermilion Heritage Museum is located in a historic school, which tells the history of the community.
In winter, the trails are transformed into one of Alberta's finest cross country skiing venues; the ski season is longer than many as the trails are located along the southern slope of the valley and protected from the sun.
www.vermilion.ca /tourism.htm   (835 words)

  
 HAMLET OF FORT VERMILION, ALBERTA
It is the oldest settlement in Alberta and was established in 1788 as a post for the North West Company located on the banks of the Mighty Peace River.
The fur traders came and shortly after in 1788 the Fort Vermilion trading post was established at Boyer's Post 5 miles downstream from Fort Vermilion.
In 1821 Fort Vermilion was taken over by the Hudson's Bay company and about 10 years later, the post was moved to the present location of Fort Vermilion.
www.discoverthepeacecountry.com /htmlpages/fortvermilion.html   (872 words)

  
 Vermilion War Monument
Ever since the formation of the Vermilion Branch of the Great War Veterans' Association (later the Canadian Legion, Post 11), it had been the ambition of the organization to have a monument erected in the town as a permanent memorial of the part taken by the men and women of Vermilion and district.
News items began to appear in the Vermilion Standard as donations came in from the town, the district and interested persons from as far away as Montreal.
Meanwhile, the contract for the actual erection of the Memorial was given to William "Scotty" Swanson, who had learned his stone masonry in Scotland and examples of whose work could be found in the Banff Springs Hotel and in Jasper National Park.
www.cdli.ca /monuments/ab/vermilio.htm   (777 words)

  
 CBC - Alberta Votes 2004 - Ridings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This riding in east-central Alberta follows the Saskatchewan border and traces Highway 16 more than 100 kilometres west to Ranfurly.
In the 2004 redistribution, a northwestern section was carved away, with Derwent, Beauvallon and Myrnam transferred to Lac la Biche-St. Paul.
Five per cent of residents are immigrants, with 46 per cent born in Alberta.
www.cbc.ca /albertavotes2004/riding/080   (267 words)

  
 Vermilion Soccer > Home ( DNN 2.0.2 )
Vermilion Soccer begins outdoor registration in mid-March to be able to declare the number of teams that will be playing during the on-field district league play portion of the season.
As Tier IV and V competition is generally complete by the end of June, communities with the interest still have the opportunity to develop Tier III teams that play through the summer.
Vermilion has also hosted the Provincial Tier IV tournaments for a number of age levels.
www.vermilionsoccer.net   (1431 words)

  
 Sand and Gravel Deposits with Aggregate Potential, Vermilion, Alberta (NTS 73E)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This map is a result of the compilation of all existing Alberta Geological Survey sand and gravel geology and resource data into digital format.
The colour of the deposit on the map indicates the character of the material (ratio of sand to gravel and amount of fines) in the deposit.
Alberta Geological Survey drillhole and site locations are also shown on the map.
www.ags.gov.ab.ca /publications/ABSTRACTS/MAP_284.html   (192 words)

  
 Alberta Atractions
Alberta Members of the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association
The spirit of early Ukrainian settlement in Lamont County is captured at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village located in the southern portion of the County, on Highway 16.
Historically significant buildings have been removed from the surrounding communities, where their future may be threatened, and relocated to this cultural haven.
www.yellowheadhighway.com /content/tourism/AlbertaAttractions.asp   (883 words)

  
 Condos in Vermilion, Alberta
If you are looking for a home to buy, or have a property to sell in Alberta, check with local real estate professionals to find out what your options are.
More specifically, Vermilion has many real estate professionals available to assist you with buying or selling a home or property.
If you are sure this lifestyle will meet the needs of your family, consult with a knowledgeable real estate professional in Vermilion to make sure you are aware of the expectations on the owners' part before you make a commitment.
www.realestateproperty.ca /secure/condos/alberta/vermilion.html   (295 words)

  
 Vermilion War Monument
Ever since the formation of the Vermilion Branch of the Great War Veterans' Association (later the Canadian Legion, Post 11), it had been the ambition of the organization to have a monument erected in the town as a permanent memorial of the part taken by the men and women of Vermilion and district.
With this object in view, a special Memorial Fund was started by the veterans in the hope that, at some time, it would expand into a sum sufficient to make the project an accomplished fact.
Meanwhile, the contract for the actual erection of the Memorial was given to William "Scotty" Swanson, who had learned his stone masonry in Scotland and examples of whose work could be found in the Banff Springs Hotel and in Jasper National Park.
www.stemnet.nf.ca /monuments/ab/vermilio.htm   (777 words)

  
 Fort Vermilion
Fort Vermilion is located southeast of High Level.
Alongside Fort Chipewyan, Fort Vermilion shares the honour of being known as the oldest settlement in Alberta.
There are over 25 historical sites and buildings to view in Fort Vermilion including the Bay Factor's House, the Cookhouse, and the St. Luke’s Anglican Church Cemetery that dates back to 1877.
www.albertasource.ca /metis/eng/people_and_communities/vermilion_fort_vermilion.htm   (305 words)

  
 County of Vermilion River
It is here where you can step through the decades of Vermilion's past, and take a peek at the evolution of the town.
and 53rd St. Vermilion, Alberta, is open daily throughout the summer from 1:00 p.m.
Located in Islay, Alberta which is 3 1/2 miles north of the Yellowhead Highway.
www.vermilion-river.ab.ca /exponent/index.php?section=18   (220 words)

  
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A tip: You can see if the book you've chosen is in Vermilion Public Library by checking over the copy/holding information at the bottom of the page.
Vermilion Public Library takes pride in belonging to the community.
The Alberta Library Card and the guidelines for membership at Vermilion Public Library.
www.vermilionpubliclibrary.ca   (292 words)

  
 My Family
She is Interned at the Vermilion Roman Catholic Cemetery Parents: HENRY ADRIAN GEERAERT and MARGARET ELNORA BROWN.
He was married to MARGARET ELNORA BROWN on 10 Nov 1945 in VERMILION, ALBERTA, CANADA.
Henry and Margaret began their married life living on a small farm east of Vermilion for a couple of years, during which time their first 3 children were born.
members.fortunecity.com /kgoofy7/d36.htm   (1143 words)

  
 Vermilion Alberta Information, Yellow Pages, and more
Our Free Classifieds for the State of Alberta offer items such as used horse trailers, cars, trucks, motorcycles, outboard motors, books, horses, dogs, real estate listings including homes, businesses, and land, apartments for rent, boats and many other items that are for sale by owner.
Our History, Trivia and Facts Pages are populated with interesting, useless and random facts pertaining to Vermilion, Alberta history, Canadian history, family history and the history of names.
Our Free Message Boards Alberta daily to ensure the appropriateness of the topics for visitors of all ages.
www.hometowncanada.com /ab/Vermilion.html   (567 words)

  
 Vermilion Hotels, Cheap Hotels in Vermilion Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
hotelsvalued.com presents accomodations and hotels in Vermilion, a city in the state of Alberta, Canada.
To help with your search, the address and star rating of each hotel is shown here if applicable.
Please note that the Vermilion hotel rates or Vermilion hotel price range listed here are just for the rough view.
www.hotelsvalued.com /ab-hotels/vermilion.html   (154 words)

  
 Vermilion Mortgages
Have an idea or suggestion on improving the Vermilion mortgage stats page, please send us an e-mail.
Since the average income of Vermilion is substantially higher than the Canadian national average, we have included the MEDIAN annual gross income for this location.
Note: Commercial loan amounts were not included for this section, only residential loans amounts from Vermilion, Alberta were used.
www.canequity.com /alberta/vermilion-mortgages.htm   (244 words)

  
 Fort Vermilion Mortgages
Note: ** Total national contribution of Fort Vermilion mortgages in the past 5 years is currently 0.01% with a projected target of 0.01%.
Note: Commercial Mortgages were not included for this section, only residential mortgage loan amounts from Fort Vermilion, Alberta were used.
In Fort Vermilion, 0% of the mortgage applicants are either married or living common-law, while only 100% are not married or separated.
www.canequity.com /alberta/fort_vermilion-mortgages.htm   (188 words)

  
 Our Partners the IODE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
One hundred and thirteen books found their original lending library home in the Town Hall.
From those modest beginnings the IODE has continued to be a loyal supporter of Vermilion Public Library.
Read about another of our supporting groups The Friends of Vermilion Public Library Society.
www.vermilionpubliclibrary.ca /IODE.htm   (337 words)

  
 Vermilion singles - Vermilion dating - Vermilion personals
Filling out a Portrait will allow us to find members who are right for you in Vermilion, Alberta, and make sure you're right for them.
It's the perfect way to see who is single in Vermilion, what we're all about, and it's free.
Match.com is how people know you're located in Vermilion, Alberta and ready to meet the right one.
www.match.com /canada/ab/vermilion.html   (380 words)

  
 Vermilion Lakes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This page refers to the lakes in Banff, Alberta, Canada.
The Vermilion Lakes are a series of lakes located on the outskirts of Banff, Alberta, in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
The three lakes are formed along the Bow River valley, in the Banff National Park, a short distance from the Trans-Canada Highway, at the foot of Mount Rundle.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vermilion_Lakes   (258 words)

  
 Fort Vermilion Alberta b&b accommodations. Country Gardens B & B
5 km south east of Ft Vermilion on Hwy.
Fort vermilion is Alberta's oldest community--as it proudly proclaims in it's slogan "WHERE ALBERTA BEGAN" The community along the banks of Mighty Peace River is the most northerly farming community on North America.
Ask about a tour of the area or rent one of our canoes to explore the Peace River or one of the area's lakes.
www.bbalberta.com /countrygardens   (262 words)

  
 Vermilion, Alberta - Photographs
Scanning 4"x6" photo's at 75 dpi gives a size of about 75 kb for jpgs which is a decent size for web pages.
Or you can drop off the photos at Vermilion Stationery and Books.
You must have taken the photograph yourself, have the permission of the photographer or, as per the Canadian Copyright Act, the author of the photo has been dead for 50 years or more.
www.vermilioninfo.com /photos   (204 words)

  
 Welcome to the Fort Vermilion Research Site
The Fort Vermilion Research Site is part of the Lacombe Research Centre serving central and northern Alberta and northeastern British Columbia.
The Fort Vermilion Research Site conducts numerous experiments each year, primarily focusing on the adaptation of technologies for this northern agricultural area.
The experiments conducted are typically designed by personnel at the Beaverlodge Research Farm to supplement and validate technologies developed there or elsewhere.
res2.agr.ca /lacombe/centre/fortv_e.htm   (217 words)

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