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On Dec. 11, the Red Apple store in ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake hosted a charity event to collect cash and toy donations, which were collected by local RCMP and fire fighters and given to The Link’s season of giving campaign. According to Red Apple representatives, a total of $5,480 was raised in cash and toy donations combined, far surpassing the initial goal set at $4,000. A police cruiser and a firetruck were both filled with all the toys. (Eddie Huband photos/Lakes District ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ)

Students at Decker Lake Elementary School was treated to sleigh rides pulled by horses on Dec. 16, as part of their end-of-semester holiday activities. The students were taken class-by-class on loops around the school. (Eddie Huband photos/Lakes District ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ)

Will not be taking on maintenance duties of Eagle Creek fair ground

In their final game of 2021, the LDSS sr. boys basketball team suffered an 86-36 blowout loss to Nechako Valley Secondary School on Dec. 14. The Lakers fell to 1-3 on the season with the result. (Eddie Huband photos/Lakes District ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ)

The seniors tree holiday donation initiative was a success. All 65 of the seniors wish lists, which were divided between Wild Roots Flowers and Gifts and IDA Drug store, have been claimed by community members. The gifts were purchased, wrapped, and then collected under the tree at Wild Roots to be delivered to each individual by store owner Byranne White. (Eddie Huband photo/Lakes District ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ)

Students participated in Christmas contest by sharing acts of kindness

Located at rest stop on trails near Nellian Lake

‘Tis the season to be jolly. A house in ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake has embraced the holiday spirit by throwing up some festive decorations for their neighbours to enjoy. (Eddie Huband photo/Lakes District ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ)

Tandoori Pub N’ Grill catered lunch for students and staff at Grassy Plains School on Dec. 13. Matt, head chef and manager of The Office Pub & Grill along with the utmost helpful – Krupa, helped out chef Anuj prepared the meals for 79 people. Everyone at Grassy Plains enjoyed the feast.

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