Hayley Geiger
Photography: BARON PHOTOGRAPHICS

THERE WAS NO FEAR as Kaitlyn Baron sat in the salon chair and waited for her first haircut, ever. With hair down to her waist, and nine years of growing it out with nothing but a few trims in her lifetime, she was eager for change. There were no tears in Kaitlyn's eyes as nine inches were chopped off. She was braver than most girls would be about cutting off so much, or maybe it was because her hair was being donated to the cancer society to make wigs.

Chris Hibbard
Photography: Shutterbug Photography

LETHBRIDGE WINE ENTHUSIASTS can start salivating, as Lethbridge College's annual wine auction is right around the corner.

One of Western Canada's largest wine auctions, this business-formal-attire event is one of this city's most prestigious. Attendees are treated to an exquisite four-course meal, two auctions and live jazz music; not to  mention the chance to "meet and greet" local business people.

Sue Young
Illustration: Brenda Low

ONE OF THE BEST Christmas trees I have had was not so much about the tree itself, but a decoration on it. I was living in my first home, and in the frenzy of moving into the little house, we found that when it came time to set up our Christmas tree and decorate it, our tree-trimming collection was somewhat sparse. So, in a flash of enterprising spirit, and not much of a budget, I scoured the house looking for suitable items to grace our tree; and as we stood back to survey our efforts, one piece dominated the whole scene.  Peeking out of the fir tree branches was the three-inch tall, bright orange plastic steed of Gumby-Pokey the Horse. Now granted, Pokey might not be considered the most traditional of Christmas tree ornaments, but that year his goofy little face seemed to celebrate the season in style.