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Council approved the write off, of the uncollectible account of The County of Vermilion River in the amount of $11,391 to be expensed in the 2021 fiscal year.

The Town of Vermilion has approved funding through the MOST grant be applied for on behalf of the Vermilion & District Housing Foundation as well as the Vermilion Public Library, however cannot guarantee that these organizations will receive funding for the items that they have applied for. Further details surrounding the MOST grant and the program guidelines can be found in the pdf link or call 780-581-2400.

The Vermilion Facility Enhancement Board is made up of user groups, members at large and a representative of the Town Council and Community Services Director with the goals to promote and raise awareness and money for facility enhancements in the Town of Vermilion. Our first facility enhancement project is to raise money and acquire a new Ice Plant to run the Vermilion Stadium, Arena and Curling rink.

Don't prune Elm Trees from April 1 to September 30. 1-877-837-ELMS.

The Town of Vermilion is very excited to be chosen as a National Award Winner in the EDAC - Economic Developers Association of Canada Marketing Awards for our #VermilionOnline Festival!. Thank you to the 27+ businesses that participated - Congratulations!

Council approved the increase in 2019 Computer/Printer Capital budget by $29,000 funded by Municipal Operating Support Transfer (MOST) grant in part to improve the quality of the Council Meeting broadcasts.

February 22 - February 25, 2021. The Alberta Central East Water Corporation will be shutting down the regional water transmission main from February 22 - February 25, 2021 as EPCOR is commencing maintenance on a section of their water line.

Fire Chief Bill Roth gave a brief overview regarding the purchase of the new Aerial Quint Fire Truck to replace the 20 year old Pumper Truck. He spoke about the 20 year longevity of this purchase. Mr. Roth indicated that this new equipment will keep the area well served for many years moving forward.

Vermilion Facility Enhancement Board Annual General Meeting. Monday, February 8, 2021 at 7:00 pm

PUBLIC NOTICE - January 21, 2021. Following the retendering of the Recycling contract for Vermilion, the Town has entered into a 5-year contract with Integrity Waste Solutions.