Aug 19, 2019 FCSS Funding Deadline - Sept 17 For those agencies and organizations that offer preventative social programs or promote volunteerism, your programs may qualify for FCSS (Family Community Support Services) funding.  Full details can be found here.  Read More
Aug 19, 2019 Growing Together - County of Vermilion River & City of Lloydminster Annexation Together, our municipalities hosted the first of two Open Houses on August 15 with great response.  A second Open House will be held at the Blackfoot Hall on September 10 (5-8pm) for those that missed the first one.  Full details can be found here. Read More
Aug 19, 2019 Water Hemlock & Livestock Water Hemlock continues to make an appearance and has impacted some livestock in our region.  Read our Info Sheet to get more details on identifying this poisonous plant, and safely managing it. Read More
Aug 19, 2019 Wetland Adventure Day! Join us for our 3rd Annual Wetland Adventure Day!  For the first time, we will be at the Vermilion Provincial Park on Aug 27 and then on Aug 28 at Lindsay Evans Park! Read More
Aug 13, 2019 Road Closure (HWY 897 @ Kitscoty) for Rail Repairs Aug 14 A DETOUR for road closure due to Rail Repairs will be in place from 7 am - 7 pm on Wed Aug 14 for HWY 897 at Kitscoty. Detour traffic will use RR 30/TWP 504. ANY LARGE LOADS will need to use RR 20 and TWP 510. Thank you for your cooperation. Read More

Welcome to the County of Vermilion River

In east central Alberta at the Alberta-Saskatchewan border you will find the County of Vermilion River, which is home to 8,267 residents, 7 unincorporated hamlets, 4 villages and 1 town. The many features, amenities and opportunities in our municipality make it:

"A sustainable, vibrant and diversified community with opportunities for all."

Our municipal operations are based out of Kitscoty, Alberta – in the heart of a prosperous agricultural region and thriving energy sector built on an innovative entrepreneurial spirit.

 

Upcoming Events

27 Aug Wetlands Adventure Day 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Vermilion Provincial Park 28 Aug Wetlands Adventure Day 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lindsay Evans Park 10 Sep Council Meeting 9:00 am County Office 10 Sep Growing Together Annexation Open House - City of Lloydminster & County 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Blackfoot Hall 17 Sep FCSS Funding Deadline 4:30 pm County Office Events Calendar

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