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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. 08:31 August 31st, 2026
Everybody’s Talking
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Dog sunburn: A researcher at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, Austria, has some tips for dog owners to prevent pooches from getting a sunburn. Christa Horvath-Ungerböck says that these preventive measures are especially important for dogs that have white coats or coats that are very thin. First, keep the dog in the shade on sunny days whenever possible. If a long walk is in the plans, put sunscreen on the animal. If the walk is going to turn into a long hike, it may be necessary to have a special T-shirt made to be worn with a doggy hat. How stylish!
Wedding delay: Talk about missing your wedding! A groom from Victoria, British Columbia (CAN) ended up spending his wedding night in jail and, as an unmarried man, when police picked him up because of missed child support payments to his previous spouse. An hour before his wedding to Claire Fresneda, police took Shai Topaz into custody. The bride and guests waited for a little while for Topaz to show up, and when he didn’t, they tracked him down at the Victoria police station. Topaz was released the next day and the pair carried on with their plans and got married.
Sod thief: Most thieves go for jewelry, money, mountain bikes or stereo equipment, but not Maureen McKenna of Skelmersdale, Lancashire, England. She goes for the sod on her victim’s lawn. She and an accomplice were caught on a neighbour’s closed circuit camera going back and forth several times to pick up pieces of sod. The pair was so nonchalant about their actions that they even stopped for a smoke break in the middle of the heist. The video footage was used to identify McKenna, who was given a three-month jail sentence for her crime.
No barking: Over five million people live in the city of Singapore, China. As well, the population density is quite high, with many people living in apartments. Because of these close quarters, it is important that both owners and their dogs are courteous to other tenants in the buildings. So, when complaints about neighbours’ barking dogs started to increase, city officials asked dog owners to think about debarking their pets, which involves a controversial operation. Many people disagreed with the idea, especially animal welfare groups. The city backed down and now pet owners are being asked to better train their pooches.
Quotable Quotes
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“He who stops completely before taking the next step will spend a lifetime standing on one leg.” – Chinese proverb
“The trouble with talking too fast is you may say something you haven’t thought of yet.” – Ann Landers
Trivia
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- If you have acrophobia, what are you afraid of?
- Who said, “The trouble with political jokes is that they very often get elected.”?
- What does Indian pudding primarily consist of?
- In the sport of heavy-weight boxing, who was known as the ‘Brown Bomber’?
- What year did John F. Kennedy take office as U.S. President-1959, 1960, or 1961?
▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼
What’s Happening
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August 2026
Red Deer
Festival Latino (Latin Festival)
Date & Time: September 5, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Capstone
Details: This free, family-friendly celebration brings together the Latin American community and the wider Central Alberta community to experience the richness and diversity of Latin American cultures. Through live music, dance, authentic cuisine, artisan vendors, traditional games, and family-friendly activities, the festival creates a welcoming space where people of all backgrounds can connect, celebrate, and learn from one another.
For More Information: [email protected]
Hearts of Harmony Regular Rehearsals
Date & Time: Monday nights starting August 10 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Gaetz Memorial United Church
Details: Chorus rehearsals returning after summer break. Ladies are invited to come see what the group is all about.
For More Information: heartsofharmony.ca
Sylvan Lake / Area
Pub Trivia Night
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 2, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Diamond Valley Den (formerly the Viewpoint Lounge, 4823-49 Avenue)
Details: Sylvan Lake Municipal Library hosts a drop-in trivia night. Bring a few friends, order some drinks and snacks, and test your knowledge. The winning team will go home with some excellent prizes, including the opportunity to choose a theme for the next trivia night.
For More Information: Visit the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library website
Sylvan Lake Fun Fest Info Fair 2026
Date & Time: Thursday, September 3, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Chatting with Council from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)
Location: NexSource Centre (4823-49 Avenue)
Details: This free community event lets residents discover local clubs, register for fall and winter programs, and connect with town services. The event also features a session to chat with local officials and municipal enforcement.
For More Information: Not specified
Lacombe / Blackfalds / Bentley / Rimbey
Nailed It! Paint Night & Cardmaking Saturday
Date & Time: September 11 (Paint Night) and September 19 (Cardmaking)
Location: Mary C. Moore Public Library
Details: The library is pleased to announce that these programs are returning in September. Registration for both events opens on August 20.
For More Information: Visit the Mary C. Moore Public Library website
Music in the Park
Date & Time: Wednesdays through August starting at 6:30 p.m. (August 12 featuring Middleage Crazy)
Location: Echo Stage on the south side of the Lacombe Memorial Centre (5214-50 Ave)
Details: Concert series providing an opportunity for Lacombe residents and visitors to enjoy local and regional musical talent, presented by the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre.
For More Information: N/A
Your Weekly Horoscope
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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Cancer winners with the luckiest number being 2.
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Aries (March 21 - April 20)
Sharing plans and ideas about the future with others could be very fruitful. You’ll better understand them and make yourself more clearly understood. Lucky Numbers: 4, 16, 20, 27, 30, 43
Gemini (May 22 - June 21)
This could be a positive time for your career that may definitely create big life changes. You might change jobs or receive training to help you reach your goals. Lucky Numbers: 26, 29, 34, 38, 39, 48
Taurus (April 21 - May 21)
Communicating your message effectively may be your strength. Get that message across to others via advertising, speaking, or writing. Lucky Numbers: 6, 14, 19, 29, 44, 47
Cancer (June 22 - July 23)
Your emotional well-being may dominate. Although you might feel quite carefree, you shouldn’t expect others to work out your problems with no effort given on your part. Lucky Numbers: 2, 14, 15, 22, 35, 45
Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)
The dedication you give to your profession may seem very high. But, it will be meaningful and satisfying to recognize that you are providing a valuable service to others. Lucky Numbers: 30, 37, 38, 40, 42, 48
Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)
You may need to change your routine in order to get a clearer perspective. You could broaden your horizons by seeking out those with more experience and insight. Lucky Numbers: 15, 19, 26, 34, 35, 45
Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)
You might find that you are engaged in stimulating discussions about controversial topics. Make sure you get proper rest as the tempo of your life could increase. Lucky Numbers: 5, 8, 12, 13, 32, 35
Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
Loving feelings may flow between you and the people you meet, especially those of the opposite sex. Old friendships could also be strengthened. Lucky Numbers: 3, 5, 12, 14, 18, 19
Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)
Any social activity may benefit greatly by your presence. Achieve a harmonious balance of endeavours through talking and listening. Lucky Numbers: 8, 9, 11, 27, 33, 44
Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)
You may want to be a peacemaker if harmony seems more important than ever to you. Seek loving relationships and attract those people who make you feel good. Lucky Numbers: 7, 16, 20, 26, 39, 41
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)
You may feel highly ambitious and enthusiastic about new plans. It can be a very productive time if you can keep your expectations within reasonable bounds. Lucky Numbers: 15, 22, 23, 24, 30, 41
Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)
Take advantage of opportunities to help those less fortunate in your community. Your efforts are sure to be met with interest and great support. Lucky Numbers: 5, 16, 42, 43, 44, 45
Did you Know?
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Roll it on! Before 1940, painters had to use brushes to get paint colour onto walls. It wasn’t until that year that the paint roller was invented by a Canadian named Norman James Breakey.
Hiding spot: The spots on a giraffe have a very useful purpose. Because they blend in with the trees and bushes well, these spots camouflage the animal from its predators.
Olive facts: There are lots of varieties of olives, including manzanilla and picholine, which are green, and kalamata and liguria, which are black. Unripe olives are green, and if olives are black, they are fully mature.
Pulse check: The most common way to check a person’s pulse is on the inside of the wrist just below the thumb’s base. There are also other less common spots to check, including on the neck beside the Adam’s apple and behind the knee.
Influential: British actor Daniel Radcliffe, famous for playing the role of Harry Potter, was born in London, England in 1989. In 2008, when he was only 19, he was named as one of London’s most influential people of that year.
On the Lighter Side
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Teacher: Susie, why are you writing so fast?
Susie: I want to finish this essay before my pen runs out of ink!
You’re over the hill when in the morning you stand and hear the usual snap, crackle and pop, but it isn’t your breakfast cereal!
Q: What’s the difference between a wild horse and a tame horse?
A: Only a bit.
I multiply, but never breed; live on air, but never breathe.
Devour much, but never eat; I’m often measured by my heat.
What am I?
Answer: Fire
Sign on a rodeo gate: Bronc Riders Needed Immediately – Big Bucks Possible!
Trivia answers:
- Heights
- Will Rogers
- Cornmeal and molasses
- Joe Louis
- 1961
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