Vermilion, AB was established as a village in 1906, and incorporated as a town later that year. The town got its name from the red clay in the river valley, and means, 'A bright red mercuric sulphide used as a pigment.'
Wainwright is located in East Central Alberta at the intersection of Buffalo Trail-Highway 41 and Poundmaker Trail-Highway 14, near the beautiful Battle River Valley.We have a rich history that is highlighted and preserved throughout the area that focuses on our community's past. Living the good life in Wainwright means local full service health service and educational infrastructure, an atmospheric Mainstreet, advanced recreational amenities and culture celebration in our many annual events.