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Agriculture
Agriculture is the foundation on which the Vermilion Region was built. Since the area was first settled in the early 1900’s, agriculture has played a vital role in the development of the region. Agriculture is the region’s second largest industry, pumping over 1 billion dollars into the economy. The industry includes grain, oil seeds, beef, hogs, specialized livestock, and dairy products...
Energy
On the crossroads of Yellowhead Highway #16 and Buffalo Trail Highway #41, Vermilion is strategically located between the oil fields in Wainwright, Lloydminster, Elk Point and Cold Lake. All areas are easily accessible from Vermilion. Located within the Alberta HUB region Vermilion benefits and has access from the Cold Lake oil sands area as well as a major part of Athabasca oil sands - one of the largest oil and gas reserves in Alberta.
Retail and Service
As the Retail industry continues to expand within the region, the Vermilion Retail and Service Sector shows continual growth with the addition of several new businesses to our community.
We are open great town in northeast Alberta that punches higher than our weight, acting like a small city! We are a must invest!
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