An RCMP officer in Fraser Lake tossed a cup of boiling water into the air. Extremely cold temperatures quickly freeze the water droplets, which fall as ice crystals. (RCMP file photo)

Chris Turner founded The Ring Finders, an international directory of metal detector hobbyists

Hundreds showed up for the fun, family-friendly battle in Victoria

Mother Millie Garage Sale

Students at Decker Lake Elementary School present their projects for the science fair on Feb. 7. A total of 42 projects were displayed in the school gym made by students in Grades 4-7. The endeavours touched on scientific concepts ranging from robotics to biology to aerodynamics. Others were slimy, glittery and even edible.

Shuswap art studio helps people with special needs express themselves

亚洲天堂 Lake residents sweep away the evening during a mixed curling session inside the Multiplex on Jan. 31. (Blair McBride photos)

Students and staff at Lakes District Secondary School help 亚洲天堂 Lake resident senior citizens learn more about smartphone and tablet use. (Submitted photos)

Families and children made coloured slime and ziploc bag aquariums, and joined scavenger hunts in the 亚洲天堂 Lake Public Library for Famcon, a mini comic con event, on Jan. 28. The event was held on the occasion of Family Literacy Day. (Blair McBride photos)