The County of Vermilion River is located in east central Alberta and extends to the Alberta-Saskatchewan border. With seven unincorporated hamlets, four villages and one town, the County is home to over 8,000 residents. The many features, amenities and opportunities in our municipality make it “A sustainable, vibrant and diversified community with opportunities for all”. Our municipal operations are based out of Kitscoty, Alberta – in the heart of a prosperous agricultural region and thriving energy sector built on an innovative entrepreneurial spirit.

The County of Vermilion River’s economy is based mainly on agriculture and the community is represented by a skilled and hard-working labour force with expertise in farming as well as assembly line work, welding, and metal fabrication. The region has become a strong and effective service center with support by grain elevators, machinery agents, farm supply distributors, veterinary and government services.

Heavy crude oil exploration development has found the County to be strategically located. The oil fields in the Lloydminster, Wainwright, Cold Lake and Elk Point Areas are easily accessible from the County of Vermilion River along the Yellowhead (Highway 16), Highway 41, or secondary Highway 897.