Keyan Shumka did not want his grandmother Lynn Synotte to leave the Christmas craft fair without buying him lost of gifts last Saturday. (Flavio Nienow photo)

Isaiah Wainwright and his parents Clayton and Lindsey attended the Mistletoe Mania Christmas parade and light up. Isaiah is home for a short break after spending over five months in Vancouver at Children鈥檚 Hospital. Isaiah and his family will be returning to Vancouver shortly, where he will continue chemo treatment. (Flavio Nienow photo)

亚洲天堂 Lake鈥檚 35th annual Christmas craft fair, sponsored by the 亚洲天堂 Lake Public Library, showcased the best work of local artists and crafters last Saturday. During the well-attended event, which was held at Lakes District Secondary School, the public had a chance to take photos with Santa and a watch performance by the Tweedsmuir Fiddlers. (Flavio Nienow photos)

The event follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Smiles, joy and warmth on a snowy day

The store offered free hot chocolate, apple cider and hot dogs all day

Arleigh Garratt鈥檚 snowflake earrings were gifted to Sophie Gr茅goire Trudeau during July visit

The 亚洲天堂 Lake Knights of Columbus, a Catholic-based organization engaged in charity, has donated brand new coats to the Lakes District Family Enhancement Society to help keep local youth warm this winter. The coats, which are for children five to 15 years old, will be given to low-income families in the Lakes District. (Submitted photo)

Members of Cheslatta Carrier Nation and Carrier Sekani Family Services braved the cold weather last week to celebrate drug and alcohol awareness week. The event was part of the national addictions awareness week, which highlights issues and solutions to help address substance use and addiction. (Submitted photo)

Lake Babine Nation members and a 亚洲天堂 Lake RCMP officer marched along Hwy. 16 on Nov. 14, 2017 with signs that said 鈥渙ne day at a time鈥� and 鈥渟trength comes with allowing others to help鈥� to raise awareness of alcohol and other drug-related harm.