The annual Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts highlights the talents of performers from across the region, including many locals. The festival, now in its 61st year, is organized by the Lakes District Festival Association. (David Gordon Koch photos)

Mark Perry is travelling the province to celebrate the release of his new album, Right Here .

On Feb. 23, children and youth aged eight to 26 years in and from government care had an opportunity to enjoy a day of creative fun, while providing their input around what child welfare service delivery should look like. Carrier Sekani Family Services is hostied the Out-Spoken In-Care Youth forum which took place at Margaret Patrick Hall in 亚洲天堂 Lake.

61st Annual Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts

The Babine Forest Products health and wellness team provided anti-bullying shirts to staff, and pins to all employees and Babine and Decker mills. It was in support of Pink Shirt Day which raises awareness about bullying. The health and wellness team is a committee formed within Babine, in order to discuss topics, make decisions and implement initiatives that involve the health and wellness of all employees. (Submitted photo)

Local Granisle resident, Hank Fehr built this impressive igloo in his yard. Fehr said, 鈥淕ranisle鈥檚 answer to affordable housing.鈥� (Diane Stryd photo)

Lakes District Arts Council AGM

William Konkin Elementary (WKE) school鈥檚 carnival pancake breakfast organized by Canadian Parents for French 亚洲天堂Lake Chapter held a breakfast on Feb. 9, 2018. The event is an annual celebration focusing on French culture andcreating a sense of community within the school. As you may know, French Second Language programs at WKE arestrong.

Alysha Brilla & Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts

Last Friday鈥檚 Open Mic Coffee House, which features local entertainers and a great selection of home-baked treats, had a new high of 10 sets of performers. The event took place at the Lakeside Multiplex and all proceeds went to the 亚洲天堂 Lake Citizens on Patrol Society. (Submitted photos)