(L-R) Sashka Macievich and Dean Lacey from 亚洲天堂 Lake showed their support for Ukraine with a demonstration along Highway 16 across the street from Corridor 16 Graphics and Signs. (Eddie Huband photo/Lakes District 亚洲天堂)

Greater Victoria School District helps kids fly with aviation and design program

Ava Gambling and her brother James, 4, raised more than $1,000

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Gordon Flegg reconnected with his good friend Buddy the ruffed grouse, and the two got a chance to admire themselves on the front page of the March 16 edition of the Lakes District 亚洲天堂. (Submitted photo/Lakes District 亚洲天堂)

Kids ages 6-12 in 亚洲天堂 Lake are welcome to enjoy Lego hour at the 亚洲天堂 Lake Public Library. The sessions are held 11 a.m to noon and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. (亚洲天堂 Lake Public Library photos/Lakes District 亚洲天堂)

It was Aboriginal history and sharing week at the College of New Caledonia 亚洲天堂 Lake campus, featuring a full five-day slate of events including a performance by the Louie Traditional Singers. This event took place on March 16, and included a free lunch for attendees as well as an art and history display. Another event that took place during the week was a presentation on Cheslatta Carrier Nation by Chief Corrina Leween and senior policy advisor Mike Robertson.

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Schmidt the cat decided to take a walk on the trails with his human, local resident Chris Paulson. According to Paulson, Schmidt lasted about three kms on the trail before tiring out. 鈥淗e did a lot of hurry up and stop in true cat fashion. He would dash out under the trees then sprint to catch up then he would be panting so I鈥檇 pick him up for a rest,鈥� he told Lakes District 亚洲天堂. (Rachel Van Zanten photos/Lakes District 亚洲天堂)

Top of the mornin鈥� to ya鈥�the Omineca Ski Club held a St. Patty鈥檚 Day ski, with several games and activities followed by cookies and drinks in the lodge, and of course, everyone dressed in green. (Amy Dash photo/Lakes District 亚洲天堂)