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The debris is still blasting across eastern Ukraine as Russian and Ukrainian forces battle for control of the former Soviet state.

William Konkin Elementary School held their Christmas concert on Dec. 14. Parents and family filled the gym to watch the students perform songs and Christmas skits. (Ted Douglas photos/Lakes District ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ)

A place of healing 100 years ago could do so again, recreationally

The ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake Timbermen played against Kitimat recently winning their home game 7-4. Aarron Johnson (6) and Carter Mowbray. Liam Toews celebrates his hat trick goal, an open netter that sealed the game for ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake. Carson Konkin harassed by Jaxon Krupa. Timbermen #21 Joseph in a fight. Timbermen #30 Nishikawa. Timbermen #77 Waller. (Michael Riis-Christianson photo/Lakes District ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ)

Many helping hands made it possible

Omineca Ski trails are groomed – the stadium, the main, cedar and the dog trails. Someone has driven a truck on the dog trails near the spud so it will need more snow to get out the ruts. The main and cedar are in great shape and are best for skiing right now. Big boulder is very lean for snow and is not recommended for skiing. Cross your fingers for more snow soon. (Omineca Ski Club photo/Lakes District ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ)

The ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake Ladies Health Auxiliary every year bring gifts to the long term patients in the Lakes District Hospital and The Pines. They deliver all the gifts and then each gift is handed out on Christmas morning. (L-R) Jeannie, Donna, Mary, Donna, Sophie and Lynn. (Ted Douglas photo/Lakes District ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ)

She didn’t know they were talking about her

A lot of organizations gave up.

ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake seniors were gifted poinsettias again this year thanks to Bulkley Valley Credit Union (BVCU) who sponsored Decker Lake Elementary’s fundraiser. BVCU donated just over a $1000 to buy seniors in the ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake and area each a beautiful poinsettia. Edna, Stan and Jim are just a few of the seniors who got a plant.. (Submitted photos/Lakes District ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ)