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Post by neiva »

I need some info about this town, please, like place to live, how's the people ?
Food expenses?

Anybody that lives there or around, please give me some info, if you wish you can PM me.

Much appreciated
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Shit hole
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Post by 60N30W »

It may be a shit hole to you but to others it is where they are from and where they live, not cool to call anywhere a shit hole.


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My deepest condolences to all those who call "shit holes" home

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Fort Vermin oops, I mean Vermillion is a very historic place. Settled in the very early days of the fur trade. Other than that, it is a typical small Northern Alberta town, commonly refered to as a shite hole.
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Hi!!!

I don't live there but I was there 3 days ago... It seems to be a nice small community. People were all very nice to me... Grocery looked fairly expensive though. I wouldn't mind to spent a few years there... Fishing and northern lights must be awesome!!! If you're looking for some calm you'll love it I think...

If you drive through Slave Lake be aware that highway 88 isn't paved all the way... About 250kms of gravel but you save about 2h compare to the way through Peace river and High Level.

Oh and by the way it's Fort VermiLion not Fort VermiLLion...

Good luck!

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I would like to think most negative posts are about the location of the town in comparision to the larger centers like Calgary and Edmonton and the lack of "civilization" in the form of big box stores and major entertainment,etc,etc and not a reflection on the residents of said hole. The people of the area are very nice people and the Air Operator flying out of there is quite a respectable operator. There are a few Hutterite colonies, many natives, and a bunch of hardy farmers and lumberjack types living there. It is at the most northern extent of farming in Alberta.
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All I can say about the Fort is good times.
Poker Fridays, basketball Sundays, bonfires in the summer, and occasional stripper wrestling in the bar.
Clear Creek Ice (beer) is only $6 a six pack AND its got like 6.9% alc, so its like you get a free one in each pack.
Food is only a bit more expensive than in the city. Rent is nice and cheap.
The locals are friendly.

So far as small town living goes, its pretty good.
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Does anyone know if little red has finnished the hiring they were posting for?
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Has to be better than Pickle lake
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Alberta... I wouldn't wish that place on anyone...
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Post by Dust Devil »

termerair wrote:Hi!!!

I don't live there but I was there 3 days ago... It seems to be a nice small community. People were all very nice to me... Grocery looked fairly expensive though. I wouldn't mind to spent a few years there... Fishing and northern lights must be awesome!!! If you're looking for some calm you'll love it I think...

If you drive through Slave Lake be aware that highway 88 isn't paved all the way... About 250kms of gravel but you save about 2h compare to the way through Peace river and High Level.

Oh and by the way it's Fort VermiLion not Fort VermiLLion...

Good luck!

Termerair
It's actually pretty good gravel too. For sure take 88 if your driving up there. Saves a butt load of time. Oh ya and it is a shit hole and speaking as one who lives in a shit hole it is well with in my authority to identify another shit hole.
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Post by Bookem Lou »

It's your attitude that dictates what town is a shithole. If you need a city to enjoy life, then stay there. I'm sure I'll be happier if you aren't living wherever "here" is.
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oldtimer wrote:I would like to think most negative posts are about the location of the town in comparision to the larger centers like Calgary and Edmonton and the lack of "civilization" in the form of big box stores....
Edmonton is a shithole. (sorry to all the edmontonians)
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classiv wrote:Alberta... I wouldn't wish that place on anyone...
Ya the $400 a head really sucked. Damn you oil money! Damn you to hell!
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Post by 60N30W »

Edmonton is a shithole. (sorry to all the edmontonians)


Sorry is not good enough, your comments has to be one of the dumpest posts in a long time, grow up.

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60N30W wrote:Edmonton is a shithole. (sorry to all the edmontonians)


Sorry is not good enough, your comments has to be one of the dumpest posts in a long time, grow up.

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offended by a post made in jest...jeez :roll:
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I would have to agree with you 60N30W. It expelled you...
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Post by Pachanga »

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Here is the local grocery store....

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The local bistro....

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Advanced school facility....


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A lovely bungalow....

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And the local house of prayer.....

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Post by scm »

occasionally I get drunkards pissing on my apartment window sill.

i always wonder why they just don't use the washroom in the bar... :?:
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Post by sprucemonkey »

Because they're trying to piss in your house man.

If you love to fish, snowmobile and fly up north, go for it!
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Post by Youngback »

Pachanga, you funny. I wouldn't live here if the housing, restaurant and grocery facilities were the ones in the pictures.
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Post by Pachanga »

Ummm, I hate to tell you this but all those pictures are indeed from Fort Vermilion.

If you claim you live there and haven't seen these places than you must not get around. Difficult to do though in a small town like that! :wink:
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Post by neiva »

Pachanga please check your PM.

Thank you
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Post by lawndart »

Pachanga:

What, no picutres of the Copper Cookery? And John D'Or is a long way to go for church....
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