Community Supports & Services

K - 12

Buffalo Trails Public School Division

Information about the Public School Program serving the County of Vermilion River.

• Dewberry
• Kitscoty
• Marwayne
• Paradise Valley
• Vermilion

East Central Catholic Schools 

Information about the Catholic School Program serving the County of Vermilion River.

• Vermilion

Post Secondary Education

Lakeland College 

Established in 1913, Lakeland College has campuses in Vermilion and Lloydminster.  Lakeland College awards certificates, diplomas and applied degrees.  The college also offers baccalaureate degree programs in collaboration with degree-granting institutions.

Lakeland College Emergency Training Centre

The Alberta Fire Training School began 60 years ago in 1959 and now offers firefighting courses and emergency personnel training with the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art training grounds in Canada along with customized programs for municipalities, industrial and business clients.

Battle River Ranch Camp

Individualized, life and job skills training to allow each trainee to find their particular area of strength.

General Interest & Adult Learning

CLASS

A progressive community learning centre focused on supporting and delivering foundational learning opportunities within the County (office based in Vermilion).  CLASS offers a wide range of learning opportunities (literacy, English as a 2nd language, newcomer training, community classes on art/tech/safety/youth/personal etc).

Find activities, resources and supports for families in the County:

Midwest Family Connections - provides programs and services for families and caregivers in the areas of family support, early learning and care, parent education and information and referral

Vermilion & Area Brighter Beginnings - supports children and families to reach their full potential with early childhood education programs designed around play, imagination, structure and fun

Inclusion Lloydminster - Together, with families, we share a dream of meaningful family life and community inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities

The County is pleased to be a part of the Lloydminster & District Health Advisory Council.

We are situated in the Central Zone of Alberta Health Services and have several facilities and programs available to residents.  See the Central Zone map of services

Primary Care Networks (PCN)

KALYNA COUNTRY PRIMARY CARE NETWORK (VERMILION)  780-853-6966 (also serving Beauvallon, Clandonald, Derwent, Dewberry, Innisfree, Kitscoty, Mannville, Marwayne, Minburn and Myrnam). 

LLOYDMINSTER PRIMARY CARE NETWORK 780-874-0490 (serving Blackfoot, Kitscoty and Lloydminster)

Services                          

The County of Vermilion River has a vibrant and active seniors population.  The 2015 County census indicated that there were 898 citizens over the age of 65 years of age living in the County.  This represented 11% of the total population.  There are several senior citizens organizations located in the Villages and Hamlets in the County that provide a facility for socialization and educational opportunities for our Seniors.

 Focus 

• Disability Services
  • Semi-dependent Living Support Services
  • 24-Hour Group Home Services
  • Community Access Services
  • Employment Preparation and Procurement SErvices
  • Daily Living Skills Support and Training
  • Acquired Brain Injury Support, SErvices and housing
  • Affordable Housing
• Transportation Services
  • Non-medical transportation to and from Health facilities
  • Non-medical transportation to and from housing foundations, lodges, and LTC facilties
  • Non-medical transportation for residents from the community and surrounding region to and from their place of residence
• Family and Children Services (SK Residents)
  • Provides community and in-home support for those experiencing trauma or are at risk.  Our work is strength-based, trauma-informed and responsive to client needs.

Cornerstone Co-op Spirit of Youth Scholarships

The Cornerstone Co-op is offering scholarships to high school students that reside in their trading area. 

Lloydminster Region Health Foundation

Through many generous donors, the Foundation provides a variety of scholarships and grants for post-secondary education to assist students in focusing on their education as well as professional development grants for local healthcare professional working in the community to enhance patient care. The Foundation also provides funding for a variety of community projects and initiatives that focus on healthcare.

The Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen Northeast Region will award two $1000 bursaries to students enrolled in a College or University Agricultural or Environmental Science program. For more information on eligibility requirements and applications, visit the AAAF website.

Federation of Alberta Gas Co-op Achievement Award

The Federation of Alberta Gas Co-operatives has an annual scholarship for students entering first year diploma or apprenticeship programs at specific institutions across Alberta. Deadline to apply is OCT 1 - click here for more info

Women in STEM Scholarship

Women studying in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and working to advance gender equality in their field can apply.  

Intake for applications opens October 2024 - click here for more information