The County of Vermilion River
The County of Vermilion River is a vibrant and diversified municipality in northeastern Alberta.
The municipal history of Vermilion River began in 1913 when Local Improvement District No. 451 was formed. In 1964 the Municipal District of Vermilion River No. 71 incorporated as the County of Vermilion River No. 24. In 2006 the Lieutenant Governor changed the name of the County of Vermilion River No. 24 to the County of Vermilion River.
The County has approximately 8,000 residents living on rural farms, and acreages, subdivisions and hamlets. Three villages and one town are located within the municipality. The County of Vermilion River is located 240km east of Edmonton on the Yellowhead Highway, adjacent to the City of Lloydminster and the Province of Saskatchewan.
The North Saskatchewan River borders and cuts through the northeast corner of the County while the Battle River borders the south end. The Vermilion River runs through the north half of the municipality.
The County of Vermilion River has a strong diversified agricultural industry. In addition to the agricultural industry, the County also has an active oil and natural gas industry. To support these major industries, the County of Vermilion River has six business parks along Highway 16 bringing opportunities for business development.
The County of Vermilion River operations are based out of Kitscoty, the geographic center of the municipality. Services provided by the County of Vermilion River are delivered through six departments: Administration, Public Works, Agriculture and Environment, Protective Services, Natural Gas and Planning and Community Services.
Learn more about the County by viewing the Municipal Profile
