亚洲天堂 Lake has drawn its fair share of people from far-off places.

There鈥檚 a lot more to this night of frights than ghosts, pumpkins and candy

Children joined a crafts making session at the 亚洲天堂 Lake Public Library on Oct. 25. The Halloween and fall themed crafts event was for Provincial Pro-Day when students don鈥檛 attend classes at school, also known as Non-Instructional (NI) days. The library plans to hold regular events for students on NI days until the end of the school year. (Blair McBride photos)

Marlene Hanson is calling it a day after 19 years of service as the front store manager at the IDA in 亚洲天堂 Lake. The pharmacy staff held a retirement party for her on Oct. 23 along with coffee and cake, and her last day of work was on Oct. 26. (Submitted photo)

Local pooches are getting their first taste of the new dog park in 亚洲天堂 Lake on Oct. 25. (L-R) Heather Anchikoski, Cheyenne Murray, Lynn Synotte and Nicole Gerow. Though the park won鈥檛 be completely finished until next spring it is still open for the public to visit. (Blair McBride photo)

The 亚洲天堂 Lake Community Forest donated $58,500 to the 亚洲天堂 Lake Fire Training Society, at the Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards event on Oct. 19. (L-R) Comfor president Crystal Fisher; Paul Davidson of the Comfor board of directors; and Rob Krause, Director of Protective Services with the Village of 亚洲天堂 Lake. (Blair McBride photo)

The Village of 亚洲天堂 Lake plans to apply to the Northern Development Initiative Trust for a grant of up to $30,000 towards the Anglican Church Redevelopment Project. The issue of renovating St. John鈥檚 Anglican Church has generated much discussion and planning in 亚洲天堂 Lake since the old church was given heritage designation in 2005. The church was first opened in 1929. (Blair McBride photo)

The 亚洲天堂 Lake Public Library started hosting the Reading to a Dog program on Oct. 24, in collaboration with the Lakes Animal Friendship Society (LAFS). Children read out loud to Clive, a registered therapy dog and they can practice their reading and oral skills with a non-judgmental listener, which makes them feel more comfortable. Clive鈥檚 owner is Julie Harrison of LAFS. The program consists of four 15-minute sessions every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Throughout much of the first half of the 20th Century, many local residents earned their living hacking ties for the railway.

Foothills Brass at the 亚洲天堂 Lake Community Church