Lorna Hamilton Reporter

As the scorching temperatures loom over Vermilion, residents are eagerly anticipating the opening of the Vermilion Provincial Park Spray Park. Unfortunately, the Parks plans to open the spray park by mid-June were dashed due to the province’s lack of rainfall.

On June 8, the Alberta Central East Water Corporation implemented a Level A water restriction until further notice. This restriction entails a reduction in regional water transmission. Under the Level A water restriction, the Town is prohibited from using water for various purposes, including hydrant flushing, sewer line flushing, street cleaning, fleet washing, bulk water station usage, and third-party water sales, except for human consumption. Additionally, all fire training involving municipal water and hydrants, maintenance of the stadium condenser, watering truck usage, and filling of the Lakeland Pool, if it needs to be drained for any reason, are also restricted.

Due to the water restriction falling under the Provincial Park’s purview, the spray park operations are prevented from functioning since the water is not recirculating through the lines. Once the water leaves the lines, it goes into the drains. The park’s sprinkler systems are also affected by these restrictions.

Currently, under the Level A water restriction, residents are still allowed to water their grass, fill swimming pools and hot tubs, and

Dawn Hames Columnist

This is a nice coffee cake. It uses basic ingredients found in the pantry, and turns them into a lovely coffee cake, with a muffin like texture. Here is a look at the ingredients. Using unbleached flour is preferred, as the bleached flour can be more damaging to the gut microbiome. The gut microbiome house the majority of our immune system. The sugar can be substituted for monk fruit sugar, if you are eliminating sugar, or reducing calories. When it comes to baking powder, the aluminum free version is the best, as aluminum is linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s. Sea salt has the benefit of containing trace amounts of 24 minerals, which are not found in table salt. When it comes to oil it can be safflower, canola or avocado. If you use olive oil the cake will be dryer. I tend to use the 14 percent sour cream, for all the health benefits of dairy fat, which are the same benefits found in butter. Grocery stores sell 6 packs of apple sauce, and one of the small containers is just right for adding in. The apple sauce gives additional flavour and moisture to this cake. Two cups of chopped apple are approximately 2 apples; however, or increase the apple amount by an additional cup. You can peel the apples or leave the peel on. If you decide to leave the peel on, be sure to wash the apples well. Cinnamon is a spice known to be beneficial to balance blood sugar, plus it adds a delightful sweet taste to the cake, just hidden under the icing. This cake is fine without an icing, or it can be a cream cheese icing, sweetened with monk fruit. It would also be great with a traditional cream cheese icing, or a cinnamon spice icing. It all depends on your tastebuds. Keep in mind that this is a cake with fruit, and as such, it needs to be stored in the refrigerator, especially during these warm days.

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Please call our Wainwright office at 780-842-4490 or our Vermilion office at 780-853-2839 use water for recreational trailers. Washing cars, houses, and driveways is also permitted, although residents are encouraged to minimize water usage.

If you have any questions regarding the water restriction, please contact the Town of Vermilion Transportation and Utilities Department at 780-581-2415.

Photo Vermilion Voice from a previous year.

Apple Sour Cream Cake

1 1/2 cups unbleached flour

1/2 cup sugar

2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 cup oil

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 egg

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup apple sauce

2 cups chopped apple

Cinnamon to sprinkle

Butter a 9” x 9” pan. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt and stir to combine. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add all the remaining ingredients except the chopped apple. Stir just to combine. Do not over-stir or else your cake will be tough. Stir in the apple. Pour into the baking pan and sprin kle with cinnamon. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. When cooled, ice with a thin layer of buttercream icing. Store in the refrigerator.

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Craig Baird Columnist

There was a time when communities across Canada had veterans of the First World War still living. There were some communities that still had soldiers who fought at Vimy Ridge still living.

Vermilion was one such place and on April 16, 1955, they were honoured with a large banquet.

Everything kicked off when 138 members of the Legion, along with their guests, wives and the auxiliary, took to their seats.

Then, 16 surviving members of the