Happy Holidays from Santa Claus and Black Press

During the holiday season, Canadian Blood Services is begging for platelet and blood donations.

From changes to smoking laws, to peace on earth, seven-year-olds tell us what they want from Santa

Every year, the Bulkley Valley Credit Union (BVCU) ‘adopts’ a family at Christmas. Nathan Way, manager of the BVCU’s Lakes District branch, is seen here donating gifts and gift cards to a family in need. This year, the donation went to a single mother of five. Tania Cunningham with the Elizabeth Fry Society accepted the generous donation on behalf of the family. (Submitted photo)

Nathan Way, manager of the Bulkley Valley Credit Union’s (BVCU) Lakes District branch, donates $681 to the Lakes District Food Bank. When you do business with the BVCU, a percentage of all profits comes back to the ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake community. Food bank coordinator Candice Little is seen here accepting the cheque. (Submitted photo)

Lakes District Food Bank coordinator Candice Little said she was moved by the amount of donations received right before Christmas for the Lakes District Christmas Hamper Program and the Holiday Spirit Funding Drive. She said that thanks to the generosity of people in the ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake area, low-income families and their pets will have a brighter Christmas this year. The need for food banks in B.C. has increased by 23 per cent in the last five years. (Flavio Nienow photos)

On Dec. 7, Lakes District Secondary School students and staff dressed up as twins, triplets and quadruplets to celebrate twin day. (Submitted photos)

The Christmas spirit is palpable in the Lakes District. Local resident Wren Gilgan has recently captured this stunning image of a supermoon appearing behind two Christmas trees in ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake. Lakes District ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà wishes everybody a merry Christmas!

Residents of the Tweedsmuir House in ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake will now have brand new tables to put their coffee and snacks on. The Bulkley Valley Credit Union (BVCU) has recently purchased 12 beautiful handmade side tables from Evalt and Luella Miller, who have a woodworking shop in Decker Lake, and donated it to the seniors’ assisted living residence. (L-R) some of the Tweedsmuir House board members - Gary Hemmerling, George Magee, BVCU branch manager Nathan Way, John Remple and Ron Hays.

The ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake Fire Department had a special visit last weekend from Santa Claus. Children enjoyed their gifts and had a chance to take a photo with Santa before he returned to the North Pole. (Submitted photos)