Bullying is a major problem in schools, workplaces, homes and online. Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness of these issues and along with many other organizations in ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake, Cheslatta Carrier Nation chief and council wore their pink shirts in support. (Laura Blackwell photo)

The annual Mother Millie Garage Sale was held Feb. 15 at the Lakeview Mall. All proceeds from this event help with veterinary treatment of stray animals in the community. The fundraiser went from Feb. 15 till Feb 20 and they raised approximatley $3500. (Lakes District ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà photo)

The Bulkley Valley Credit Union recently donated $1800 to the WOW bus and food share program. The bus currently goes to the Southside each Monday, Southside Health and Wellness Centre 10:45 a.m. - noon and Danskin, Cheslatta Training Centre, 12:20 - 1:40 p.m. and Southside Economic Development Association Building (SEDA) 2 - 3:10 p.m. On board they have food share items, free books for all ages, toys, and a new cupboard filled with puzzles and games for you to borrow.

On Feb. 11 and Feb. 13 William Konkin Elementary and Decker Lake Elementary Schools hosted their annual science fairs. The science fairs are made up of student projects and judges will determine which students will move on to the district science fair on Feb. 19. (Lakes District ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà & submitted photos)

Hundreds of students at William Konkin Elementary school in ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake filed into the gymnasium on Feb. 14 for a pancake breakfast supported by the Canadian Parents for French BC Yukon. After the breakfast students will be heading off to different carnival activities including: skating, curling, swimming, and cross-country skiing. And of course the friendly French snowman Bonhomme enjoyed the breakfast with the kids too.

A young ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake resident—very young—has launched his own book writing career. Elias Lazenby Is only nine years old, but is already the author of numerous books, according to his mother, Tara. And he just made his first sale—to a friend in school, for five dollars.

Paramedic teaches Dogsafe Canine First Aid to pet owners and people who run dog businesses

Supporting your local food bank couldn’t be easier

William Konkin Elementary School hosts a monthly SOAR gathering to recognize the great work and citizenship of the wonderful students. These gatherings are attended by proud students, parents/guardians, grandparents, and educators celebrating all the positive work our learners are doing here at WKE. Each month, different students are recognized and given a personalized award. For the month of January 25 students from Grades K – 7 were recognized.

Industry working with business workiing with community equals success. Rio Tinto purchased Leathermen from Woods N Water recently and had the students at Lakes District Secondary School engrave them all. The students of the metal shop had them done in no time and the craftsmanship was top notch. (Submitted photo)