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Celebration Of Vermilion And Multiculturalism
Seekaskootch Singers and Pow Wow Dancers from Onion Lake Saskachewan. Photo Lorna Hamilton More photos on page 2.
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are located on the lower floor. Approxi- choose from various options. From 11:30 with attendees enjoying the opportunity mately 200 community members flocked a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Western Financial held to dunk Town of Vermilion Councillor Paul Under the beautifully sunny skies and to the Vermilion Fire Hall during the three- a pork on a bun lunch with a drink for $6 Conlon and J.R. Robson physical educascorching temperatures, the Good Life hour breakfast to partake in the 2nd for one or $10 for two pork on a bun sand- tion teacher Mr. Woodward. Institute held its Celebration of Vermilion Annual Library Pancake Breakfast. wiches and a drink. The proceeds from The open stage, held at the Copper and Multiculturalism on June 29. While Anna Geisbrecht, treasurer for the the sale will be donated to the Vermilion Cork, once again drew crowds who the event is not called Canada Day, it Library, was ecstatic to see everyone Seniors Centre. The Playhouse Daycare delighted in watching young members serves as an early start to many Canada supporting the library and noted, “Having also offered a lunch, serving a Taco of the community perform musical acts, Day celebrations held in other communi- a wonderful board that is willing to step in in a bag for $5 to raise money for their including an Elvis Presley impersonator. ties around the area. and do whatever tasks have been asked daycare. In the evening, starting at 5 p.m., the The day promised numerous fun activi- of them makes all the difference.” Throughout the day, there were plenty Taste of Vermilion provided attendties throughout, and it did not disappoint. Library board member and Coun- of activities and entertainment. Kids ees with the opportunity to sample food The festivities began with an early morn- cillor Kirby Whitlock cheerfully flipped enjoyed bouncing on the huge inflat- from local restaurants while enjoying the ing pancake breakfast (7 a.m. - 10 a.m.) pancakes and commented that the eleva- able bouncers, and Vermilion Is Being beer gardens and entertainment, includprepared by the Vermilion Library and its tor will open up the library and make it Empowered (VIBE) organized many chil- ing dances from the Onion Lake Indigeboard members. The breakfast offered even more accessible to seniors and dren’s activities. nous Dancers and a Chinese dance. At pancakes, sausage, and an array of people with disabilities. “Libraries are so The famous Bucket Brigade water 7 p.m., the band Flatland Beer Bandits fresh fruits for the price of $10 per plate. important for families in the area; they relay started at noon with eight teams entertained the crowd, while children had The funds raised from the breakfast will provide many services. Thank you to the vying for the number one spot. The Town the opportunity to watch a kids’ movie go directly to the elevator project, as the community for coming out and support- of Vermilion team emerged victorious for upstairs in Craig’s Cornerstone building. Library aims to install an elevator to make ing the library, and to the library team for the 4th year in a row, beating out Corner- Throughout the day there were many the basement area more accessible for helping out; go team,” said Whitlock. stone Co-op. sidewalk sales and vendors for attendees its patrons, as most of their special events For lunch, attendees had the option to The dunk tank was another success, to peruse and purchase from. Reporter