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May09
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Welcome to Windwyrm
Katherine Wasiak
Photography:Mueller Photograpy

RESOUNDING CRASHES FILL THE AIR as three pairs of combatants wearing an array of armour concentrate on attacking each other with rattan swords, fiercely defending themselves with brightly painted shields, some edged with steel, others with rawhide. In another corner a group of people sit; some are talking and laughing, while others concentrate on hand-stitching pieces of fabric, manipulating fine metal wire, or jotting down notes. It's Tuesday evening, the regular fight practice night and general get together for the Lethbridge Medieval Club (LMC). “Our name explains exactly what the club is about,” says Kris Fischer, LMC President. “The club is open to anyone with an interest in medieval times.”




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Playing it Safe
Hayley Geiger
Photography:Mueller Photography

safety A MAJORITY OF PEOPLE would agree that incorporating fun into learning works for all ages, and can also instill values in the minds of children for life. That approach has been working for the Safety City Society of Lethbridge, which has been teaching children safety through educational programs, for 13 years. By learning safety through interactive games, children gain independence and remember safety precautions.

 
It's Oddly Unusual
Amanda Berg
Photography:Sarah Underwood

unusual IF YOU'VE NEVER BEEN to an auction sale before, mark Saturday, May 30 on your calendar as a day to experience the sights, sounds and excitement of one of the most extraordinary auctions Lethbridge has to offer. The Annual Odd & Unusual Sale at Balog Auction Services Inc. is just that–odd and unusual. For one Saturday only, Balog Auction hosts a sale the whole family can enjoy: a virtual zoo of animals, all for sale. 

Caring for Man's Best Friends
Melissa Belter
Photography: Shutterbug Photography 

bestfriend MAN'S BEST FRIEND, feline or canine, is deserving of a long and happy life. Unfortunately, with the overpopulation of unwanted pets in Lethbridge, our shelters and rescue groups are often left overworked and understaffed.

 
The Wind in these Rafters
Paul Gerhart
Photography: Chris Brown, The Macleod Gazette

rafters WHAT HAPPENS TO AN OLD BARN if it's no longer being used? No animals, no hay to store, and no point to repairs–the rain will soak it, the wind will rattle it and dry it out, the seasons will freeze and bake it until finally…“Most of them are on the ground in pieces,” says Monty Orr, of the Windy Rafters Barn Dance.