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Everybody’s Talking | Quotable Quotes | Trivia | What’s Happening | Your Weekly Horoscope | Did You Know? | On the Lighter Side
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Vol. 2 No. 03:03 March 3rd, 2025
Everybody’s Talking
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High-flying snake: Pythons are usually found in their natural habitat or, perhaps, in a zoo. However, passengers on a flight from Australia to Papua New Guinea got the surprise of their lives when a scrub python, Australia’s longest species of snake, was found on the plane. The ten-foot-long snake was actually on the wing of the airplane and a passenger noticed it when looking out the window about 20 minutes into the flight. Unfortunately, the reptile did not survive its up-in-the-air ordeal.
Large lobster: Goliath is the name of a giant lobster, which, had fate not intervened, might have ended up on someone’s dinner plate. Weighing in at 15.5 pounds, Goliath was obliviously waiting in a Canadian grocery store in Boucherville, Quebec. However, numerous emails from around the world requested that the large crustacean be saved. He was donated to the Montreal Biodome instead.
Fancy monitor: Rebecca Gallanagh got into trouble one night when she participated in a fight near a pub in England. She was required to wear an electronic ankle monitor. To brighten things up, she glued glittering fake diamonds to the monitor. Authorities fined her £140 ($220 US) for possibly interfering with the device’s electronics.
Long bridge: The Jiaozhou Bay Bridge in China is the world’s longest sea bridge at nearly 26 miles. Built to withstand earthquakes and typhoons, it connects Qingdao to surrounding areas and carries 30,000 vehicles a day.
Quotable Quotes
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“If you set goals and go after them with all the determination you can muster, your gifts will take you places that will amaze you.”
— Les Brown“Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it.”
— Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Trivia
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- Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable?
- What is the world’s largest fish?
- Is a Turk’s Head a flower, a knot, or a turban?
- What item is kept in a bandbox?
- Which TV late show host collects vintage cars and motorcycles?
▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼
What’s Happening
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February 2025
Red Deer
TRY IT Day at Northside Community Centre YMCA
Date & Time: Saturday, March 8, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: 6391-76 Street, Red Deer
Details: Free drop-in activities for all ages. Enjoy various activities throughout the day.
For More Information: Sign up at this link or call 403-967-9622.
Canadian Blood Services Volunteer Opportunity
Details: Make a lifesaving difference by volunteering with Canadian Blood Services in Red Deer. Various volunteer roles available.
For More Information: Sign up at blood.ca/volunteers or email [email protected].
Red Deer Elks Lodge #85 – Weekly Meat Draws
Date & Time: Every Saturday, 1 p.m.
Location: Elks Lodge, 6315 Horn Street, Red Deer
Details: Join the Red Deer Elks for weekly meat draws. Everyone is welcome!
For More Information: Email [email protected] or leave a message at 403-346-3632.
Seniors’ Drop-In Bowling
Date & Time: Tuesdays & Fridays, 10 a.m.
Location: Heritage Lanes, Red Deer
Details: Seniors (50+) are invited to come out for a morning of fun. $10 includes two games, shoe rental, coffee/tea, and snacks.
For More Information: Call 403-309-6387.
Seniors’ Activities – Downtown House
Date & Time: Various
Location: Seniors’ Downtown House, 5414-43 Street, Red Deer
Details: Weekly activities including Carpet Bowling, Cribbage, Euchre, Floor Curling, and more.
For More Information: Call 403-346-4043.
Lacombe/Blackfalds
Home Alone Course – Lacombe & District FCSS
Date & Time: Thursday, March 28, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Lacombe & District FCSS
Details: This course teaches children essential safety skills, problem-solving strategies, and emergency handling when home alone.
For More Information: Register at Zeffy.
Nailed It! Paint Night – Mary C. Moore Public Library
Date & Time: Friday, March 7, 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Mary C. Moore Public Library, Lacombe
Details: Join a creative evening out with step-by-step painting guidance. Cost is $15 per person.
For More Information: Register online, in person, or call 403-782-3433.
Sylvan Lake
Mystery Book Club – Sylvan Lake Municipal Library
Date & Time: Monday, March 10, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Sylvan Lake Municipal Library
Details: Discuss A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson. New members welcome! Refreshments provided. Request or pick up a copy at the library.
For More Information: Visit the library website.
Councillor Information Night
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 12
Location: Sylvan Lake
Details: Learn about running for Sylvan Lake Town Council, governance, commitments, and more.
For More Information: Visit sylvanlake.ca/elections.
Your Weekly Horoscope
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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Aries winners with the luckiest number being 4.
Aries (March 21 - April 20)
Don’t try to go it alone, you’ll need your friends to work along beside you. Being good to others certainly has its rewards.
Lucky Numbers: 4, 15, 19, 23, 32, 41
Gemini (May 22 - June 21)
Your talent in the entertainment or hospitality field could flourish. Consider focusing on work in the arts or working with children.
Lucky Numbers: 1, 8, 16, 25, 27, 30
Taurus (April 21 - May 21)
Get your creative juices flowing. Your need to be efficient and productive will increase. Organization is the key.
Lucky Numbers: 7, 8, 13, 17, 23, 29
Cancer (June 22 - July 23)
Focus on your home, your family, and enjoying your private life. Seek out new ways to be involved with your loved ones.
Lucky Numbers: 12, 14, 15, 18, 22, 42
Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)
Express the idealistic ideas that are significant to you. Someone close to you, who thought they understood you, may now see a new side of you.
Lucky Numbers: 10, 11, 12, 21, 29, 37.
Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)
If your deepest wish is to be taken care of, cut the false modesty and express your true passion. It’s all about feeling your best.
Lucky Numbers: 17, 23, 30, 32, 39, 47
Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)
It may be a good time to examine the positive aspects you have in your relationships. Do your best to keep up the optimism. It’ll help make life a bit easier.
Lucky Numbers: 23, 26, 29, 33, 36, 39
Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
This could be a good time for you to do something amazing concerning future endeavours. Employment offers may exceed all your expectations.
Lucky Numbers: 3, 10, 14, 17, 20, 24
Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)
Your best work could be realized while cooperating with others. The feedback you receive will be meaningful to you.
Lucky Numbers: 12, 24, 19, 20, 27, 44
Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)
Take all the time you need to make yourself more presentable. The end result may help you win some fine words of appreciation.
Lucky Numbers: 14, 15, 16, 19, 23, 29
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)
Taking time for fun with family and friends could greatly enhance your mood. Try your best to look beyond petty issues and enjoy life.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12
Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)
You may need to settle your differences. Although doubt is an uncomfortable position to be in, certainty can often be difficult to obtain.
Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 5, 33, 34, 35
Did you Know?
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Ink flow: The first ball-point pen was invented by Hungarian brothers George and Laszlo Biro in 1938. Instead of a nib, a small ball in the tip of the pen was used to continually pick up the ink as it rolled across the page.
Long river: While many rivers flow into Siberia’s Lake Baikal – the deepest freshwater lake in the world – the Angara River is the only river that flows out of it. The Angara winds its way across Siberia for 1,102 miles (1779 kilometres).
Early start: Movie star Sharon Stone was born in 1958. She made her acting debut in her own home by setting up a stage in her family’s garage and putting on plays for her neighbours and friends.
Famous composer: Domenico Scarlatti was an Italian composer of the 18th century. His huge body of work includes operas, keyboard sonatas, as well as Salve Regina, which was written for strings and a soprano voice.
Spidery sense: While most insects have antennae, spiders do not. They have what are known as pedipalps located near their mouths. These two antenna-like appendages can be used by the spider to handle prey when feeding.
On the Lighter Side
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Sign in window of Atlantic beach shop: TV sets sold and rented. Not responsible for summer programs.
Teacher: “Tell me something about oysters, Johnny.”
Johnny: “They are very lazy. They are always found in beds.”
Why are sardines such silly fish?
Because they crawl into a can, lock themselves up, and leave the key outside.
Piano tuner: “Good morning, Mrs. Jones, I’m the piano tuner.”
Mrs. Jones: “I didn’t call for a piano tuner.”
Piano tuner: “I know, but the neighbours did.”
Which animal travels with the most luggage?
The elephant, because he never travels without his trunk.
Trivia answers:
- Fruit
- Whale shark
- Knot
- Hat
- Jay Leno
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