The Decker Lake and area community came together last Saturday and held a fundraiser for Janet Macadam. Sister, Darlene escorted Janet into Decker Lake Hall to be greeted by approximately 100 people. Macadam has been going through an experimental treatment in Vancouver for Cancer. She has been away for several months and recently has come back home. There was a silent auction and a lasagna dinner, which approximately raised $7,000 for her. (Submitted photos)

Attendees enjoy their meals at the community appreciation dinner held to show thanks for volunteers who helped evacuees during last summer鈥檚 wildfires, at the 亚洲天堂 Lake Band Gathering Place on Oct. 20. Janice Babych (left) stands beside Mike Robertson, senior policy advisor for the Cheslatta Carrier Nation as he sings 鈥淪outhside you鈥檙e on my mind鈥�. Also 亚洲天堂 Lake Village councillor Charlie Rensby (left) and local volunteer Shelley Wall, raffle off door prizes. (Blair McBride photos)

Andrea Brennan serves Fernie at pivotal time in church鈥檚 history

Katherine McParland grew up in foster care and lived on the streets

Since 1996, Millionaire Lottery has raised $52 million for the VGH+UBC Hospital Foundation

Lowe鈥檚 Canada Heroes campaign was held throughout September

The brew aims to raise food waste awareness and provide funds for the food bank

Lejac residential school survivor walks in honour of survivors and in memory of those who did not

Daughter of residential school survivor shares powerful message of resilience

Petcurean has recently donated 1,000 pounds of high-quality pet food to the Lakes Animal Friendship Society (LAFS). According to LAFS, this food will go a long way to make a tough winter a little bit easier for local pets. (Submitted photo)