Norm Klassen was the winner out of thousands of entries for the Shop Local contest put on by Lakes District 亚洲天堂, which ran all through November. He received a prize of $500 in gift certificates that will likely go towards some Christmas shopping. Klassen said when he received the call that he was the winner it made his day. (Eddie Huband photo/Lakes District 亚洲天堂)

Collecting Christmas cards and letters

Greta the Goat sought freedom from the start

William Konkin Elementary has put up what they call the Honour Tree, where clothing donations are collected on the tree and food donations are put underneath. The donations will be given to children in need for the holidays, and will be collected until Dec. 15. (Eddie Huband photos/Lakes District 亚洲天堂)

The 亚洲天堂 Lake U11 minor hockey team played an exhibition double-header on Nov. 20, with two straight games against Smithers. (Eddie Huband photos/Lakes District 亚洲天堂)

Public skating is now available at the Lakeside Multiplex on Fridays and Sundays and daytime skate is also available on first Tuesday of every month. Skate rentals are also available at the multiplex. All skaters must show proof of full vaccination for entry. (Laura Blackwell photos/Lakes District 亚洲天堂)

After a long hiatus the snow has returned. The G2 snow grooming machine was taken out by the Omineca Ski Club to make sure the trails are nice and fresh. (Submitted photo/Lakes District 亚洲天堂)

In-person craft beer conference takes place in February in New Westminster, B.C.

Construction on the curling rink entrance of the Lakeside Multiplex is now complete. It was originally scheduled to be finished by the end of September. (Eddie Huband photo/Lakes District 亚洲天堂)