Chapleau's starting preparations for the annual winter carnival.
Mayor Michael Levesque says Chapleau Town Council considered recommendations from the new Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Rejean Raymond, during this week's Council meeting.
Levesque notes some of the plans include a magician for the kids, dog sled rides, face painting, snow sculpturing, and men's and women's hockey tournaments.
The mayor also notes that Council has approved another of Raymond's recommendations, to offer lower ice rental rates from December 27th to 30th, so families and other interested people can enjoy the ice.