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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. 3 No. 05:04 May 4th, 2026
Everybody’s Talking
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Password problem: Until recently, if a citizen of India had a complaint to make about the Delhi police, they would have to wait a long time to receive action because the staff in the agency responsible for responding to complaints didn’t know the password needed to read them. The agency was doing a good job of collecting hundreds of complaints submitted by the public, but someone finally wised up to the fact that none of them had been addressed over an eight-year period. Once the problem was identified, the password was made available to the right people.
Colt trouble: The owners of a horse that made its way onto the roof of their house were at a loss to explain the situation. Pat and Stephen Downey of Hampton, New Brunswick (CAN) own race horses, including one colt named Must Win. The couple think the young animal got bored because the other horses were away for the day. Somehow, Must Win hopped a knoll that led to the roof and spent the day trotting back and forth on it. The Downeys have owned horses for 15 years but have never experienced such a funny situation.
Chilly run: Skiers all around the world are sad when ski season ends and they might have few closing ceremonies to commemorate all the good times on the slopes. It was no different for a group of downhill skiers in China who liked to spend as much time as possible on the slopes at the Maoer Mountain ski resort near Harbin in China’s Heilongjiang Province. To celebrate, both men and women in the group donned the wildest swimsuits they could find, along with masks and wigs. They all met at the top of the mountain and got ready for one last, cold run down the hill.
Village for sale: Want to buy an abandoned village? Those who do might want to check the listings in Spain. There, as many as 2,900 tiny villages have no one living in them because the people left to live in a city or went somewhere else to find better farmland. The village of Barca will be given away as long as the new owner plans to preserve some old structures. The asking price for another village is €62,000 ($83,000 US). Foreigners have shown an interest in buying these hamlets, many of which are in the northwest part of Italy.
Quotable Quotes
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“Our lives are connected by a thousand invisible threads, and along these sympathetic fibres, our actions run as causes and return to us as results.”
– Herman Melville
“Existence is a strange bargain. Life owes us little; we owe it everything. The only true happiness comes from squandering ourselves for a purpose.”
– William Cowper
Trivia
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- What is a paradiddle?
- What do bees collect from flowers to make honey?
- Who was the rhythm guitarist of The Beatles?
- Is a shape termed pentacle a square, crescent moon, or star?
- In mythology, name the Norse God of Thunder.
▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼
What’s Happening
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May 2026
Red Deer North
15th Annual Ladies’ Luncheon in Support of the Lending Cupboard
Date & Time: Thursday, May 7, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: Red Deer Resort & Casino Events Centre
Details: Annual luncheon supporting the Lending Cupboard. Tickets are $50.
For More Information: Visit lendingcupboard.ca
Artisans’ Market
Date & Time: Saturday, May 16, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: Glenellen Community Centre, 25401 Twp. Rd. 360
Details: Support local artisans. Concession and bake table available on site.
For More Information: Contact Glenellen Community Centre
Sylvan Lake, Gasoline Alley, Springbrook & Penhold
Mayor’s State of the Community Address & Networking Event
Date & Time: Thursday, May 7, 6:00–8:30 p.m.
Location: NexSource Centre, Strategis Group Multi-Purpose Rooms 1–3
Details: Learn about municipal and non-municipal programs designed to support and grow local businesses.
For More Information: Visit Town of Sylvan Lake resources
Mother’s Day Polymer Clay
Date & Time: Saturday, May 9, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Location: Sylvan Lake Municipal Library
Details: Create a handmade gift for Mom or a mother figure. Refreshments provided. Registration required.
For More Information: Visit library website
Lacombe, Blackfalds, Bentley & Rimbey
Beginner’s Workshop in Rug Hooking
Date & Time: Thursday, May 7, 6:00–8:30 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Performing Arts Centre
Details: Create a 6”x6” “Little Lost Sheep” rug with Heather Gray from The Creative Cut Studio. Most supplies included. Cost is $99. Registration required. Ages 16+.
For More Information: Visit LacombePAC.com/classes
Migratory Birding Day
Date & Time: Saturday, May 9, 8:00–10:00 a.m.
Location: Ellis Bird Centre
Details: Guided morning birdwatching program. Free event. Drop in or pre-register.
For More Information: Visit ellisnaturecentre.ca/migratory-birding/
Your Weekly Horoscope
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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Scorpio winners with the luckiest number being 32.
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Aries (March 21 - April 20)
A current project may be delayed. Keep an open mind. Your patience could be required for this type of situation. Lucky Numbers: 28, 34, 36, 42, 44, 48
Gemini (May 22 - June 21)
Approach life with a fresh perspective and break free from those obstacles that stand in your way. Discover your hidden talents and begin a new source of relaxation. Lucky Numbers: 2, 20, 27, 41, 42, 48
Taurus (April 21 - May 21)
Your mind is on accomplishment and there may be a competitive edge in your speech and manners. Don’t be curt, especially with people who love you. Lucky Numbers: 6, 16, 23, 25, 34, 45
Cancer (June 22 - July 23)
This might be a good time for social gatherings. Your relationships could be especially affectionate. You may benefit from an opportunity offered by a friend. Lucky Numbers: 3, 5, 16, 19, 29, 39
Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)
Joint financial affairs could be an issue. Take care of any legal business that is required to ensure that each party’s expectations are clarified. Lucky Numbers: 2, 7, 17, 22, 24, 35
Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)
Your personal charm and attractiveness could have a positive effect on your career. People may see you as a loving person who is aware of their needs and feelings. Lucky Numbers: 10, 17, 22, 25, 29, 30
Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)
You may be able to enhance your public standing and create some good support. You could meet someone you find charming through your work. Lucky Numbers: 4, 10, 11, 29, 39, 49
Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
If you feel like being innovative, increased physical courage and a strong sense of adventure could combine to help make good things happen. Lucky Numbers: 32, 35, 36, 40, 42, 45
Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)
You may have the energy to take on more challenges. Begin implementing the plans you have made, as any new endeavour now could likely succeed. Lucky Numbers: 7, 23, 28, 32, 38, 43
Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)
Some self-control may be required of you. Fortunately, this behaviour could yield some very positive results in your daily routine. Lucky Numbers: 2, 4, 6, 22, 24, 35
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)
Success cannot be forced. If you feel impatient in achieving your goals, clarify what is really important to you. Sit back and let things happen. Lucky Numbers: 9, 14, 21, 29, 34, 43
Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)
An objective you have been working on for some time may come to fruition. This recognition could create a positive response from your peers. Lucky Numbers: 2, 4, 6, 22, 24, 35
Did you Know?
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Space age: The first satellite ever launched into space from Earth was called Sputnik 1. It was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957 and lasted three months before burning up in the Earth’s atmosphere.
The Bard: Thomas Jones of Wales was a landscape painter who lived in the 1700s. One of his famous paintings is titled “The Bard” and is based on a poem of the same name written by Thomas Gray.
Quite a sight: A waterfall in the southwest part of Iceland attracts a lot of tourists. Gullfoss is located on the Hvita River in a canyon. Gullfoss means “Golden Falls.”
Fast mover: The cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world. In a mere 2.5 seconds, it can accelerate to a speed of 45 miles (72 kilometres) per hour. It can reach a speed of about 64 mph (104 km/h), but cannot sustain this speed for long.
High and low: The lowest female singing voice is called contralto, and the highest is soprano. For males, the lowest voice is bass and the highest is countertenor.
On the Lighter Side
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Teacher: “Willie, can you define ignorance?”
Willie: “It’s when you don’t know something and somebody finds out.”
What roof covers the most noisy tenant?
The roof of the mouth.
There are two reasons why some people don’t mind their own business. One is that they haven’t any mind, and the other is they haven’t any business.
Many refuse to believe in Santa Claus but are convinced they can beat Wall Street.
Mother: “Jimmy, how come there were two pieces of cake on the shelf this morning and now there is only one?”
Jimmy: “I don’t know. It must have been so dark I didn’t see the other piece.”
Trivia answers:
- Drum roll
- Nectar
- Paul McCartney
- Star
- Thor
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