It's an embarrassment. In fact, it's a downright shame. I have lived in Spokane for nine years - eight Christmases - and, had never taken a ride on the Coeur d'Alene Resort's Holiday Lights Cruise. Tuesday night, I righted that wrong - and, now, I hope you'll follow my lead and take a ride to the North Pole.

Is your cat an outdoor cat? It may be okay hanging out in the backyard chasing squirrels and smelling flowers, but check out this cat in Priest Lake. His name is Marcello and he’s the ultimate outdoor cat. Marcello was photographed with his friend, Richard Bohn, out in Friday’s snow.

The snow kitty is not phased at all by the heavy snow fall while Bohn shovels snow near his Priest Lake cabin. Marcello is embracing the elements like a yeti. He’s braver than most cats who merely sniff the snow and run back inside.

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On November 26th Boy Scout Troop 3 from Coeur d'Alene will open their annual Christmas Tree Lot.  It is located on the corner of Canfield and Government Way, next to Michael's.  The hours of operation are 4pm to 7pm weekdays and 10am-7pm on the weekends.  The sale of the trees will run until December 18th. 

For your selection, trees will be in the 5 to 8 foot range with a few from 11 to 12 feet tall.  There will be Frazier Firs and Grand Firs with prices from $35 to $75 depending on their height.  All trees are grown locally, using local transport and keeping the benefits here.