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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. 01:06 January 6th, 2025
Everybody’s Talking
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Amazing ride: They could definitely call this cat “Lucky.” The feline hitched a ride from Belfast to Londonderry in Northern Ireland, a distance of 60 miles, but he did so by riding under the hood of the car. Amazingly, the cat had only a few small scratches upon his arrival, according to Helen Davies, the director of the animal refuge caring for the cat until its owner can claim him. Car owner Gary O’Sullivan reports that he could hear a strange noise as he was driving, but never guessed it was anything but a potential mechanical problem. He was shocked when he discovered his four-legged stowaway.
Best insurance claims: John Lamerton, managing director at MobileInsurance.co.uk, a company in England that insures mobile phones, is probably still laughing over some of the insurance claims people submitted for loss or damage to their phones. He admits that he is not sure how some of them could even happen. For example, one woman baked her phone into a cake, while another claimed that a seagull plucked it from her hand. A man taking pictures of monkeys in a safari park had his phone stolen by a monkey, and another realized – too late – that his phone had fallen out of his pocket and into the toilet. The moral of these stories? Hang on tight to your mobile phones!
Earthy dress: There are birch bark canoes and furniture, but a dress made from birch bark? Well, it’s not actually wearable, but it is clothing and it was designed by Jessica Tenczar, a junior at the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston, Massachusetts (US). She made the dress for an assignment requiring students to do a non-textile project. Skeptical friends said the bark would be too stiff and brittle, but Tenczar, who has been sewing since she was four-years-old and using a sewing machine since she was 10, said the experiment showed her that even unconventional materials can wrap around the body.
Different collision: When boaters are out at sea, they don’t expect to have any collisions, but off the coast of South Africa, that’s what happened to three men in a small boat. Their collision was with a breaching whale. The creature came out of the water and landed on their boat, plunging it and the men underwater. Ian Gray of the National Sea Rescue Institute reports that the boat was motoring slowly about a mile offshore when the incident happened. The boaters were safely rescued and had only minor injuries. South Africa is on the migratory route of humpback whales and breaching humpbacks had been spotted in the area.
Quotable Quotes
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“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”
— Albert Einstein
“Good times, bad times, there will always be advertising. In good times people want to advertise; in bad times they have to.”
— Bruce Barton
Trivia
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- What is the average size of a hailstone?
- Do bears that live in zoos hibernate?
- When is Groundhog Day?
- A person who dresses like a cowboy, but has never worked as one, is called what?
- Which sport was featured in the movie “The Longest Yard”?
▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼
What’s Happening
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January 2025
Red Deer
Kerry Wood Nature Centre – Family Snowshoeing
Date & Time: Saturday, January 4, 12 – 3 p.m.
Location: Kerry Wood Nature Centre (6300-45 Avenue)
Details: Enjoy a fun snowshoeing experience for the whole family! No experience needed. Snowshoes fit ages 3 and up (sleds welcome for younger kids). Dress warmly for the weather. Drop-in only. $3/person or $10/family. Snowshoes available first come, first served.
For More Information: Visit www.waskasoopark.ca.
Red Deer Public Library – Ukrainian Koliadky Party
Date & Time: Saturday, January 11, 12 – 2 p.m.
Location: Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch (4818-49 Street)
Details: Enjoy traditional Ukrainian Christmas carols followed by tea and Eastern European treats.
For More Information: Call 403.346.4576 or email jpierce@rdpl.org.
Volunteer with Canadian Blood Services
Date & Time: Ongoing
Location: Red Deer Donor Centre
Details: Become a donor centre volunteer. Long-term commitment required.
For More Information: Apply online at blood.ca/volunteering or email [email protected].
Blackfalds
Ring in the New Year with the Optimist Club of Blackfalds
Date & Time: December 31, Doors 5 p.m., Dinner 6:30 p.m.
Location: Blackfalds Community Centre
Details: Celebrate at the New Year’s Eve Silver Jubilee Fundraising Gala. Enjoy dinner, Louis Pezzani’s Mind Magic show, music, and dancing. Tickets are $85. Call or text Karen at 587.877.9266 before December 21.
For More Information: Visit www.optimist.org.
Lacombe
Four Eyes Film Series – “Widow Clicquot” Screening
Date & Time: January 15, 7 p.m.
Location: Lacombe City Cinemas
Details: Watch Widow Clicquot as part of the Four Eyes Film Series showcasing independent and international films. Tickets: $9 in advance at Mary C. Moore Public Library or $10 at the door (cash only).
For More Information: Visit Mary C. Moore Public Library’s website.
Senior Drop-in Bowling
Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m.
Location: Ambassador Bowling Centre, 5020 – 50 Street, Lacombe
Details: Seniors (50+) are invited to stop by for fun. $10 fee includes two games of bowling, shoe rental, coffee/tea, and snacks.
For More Information: Call 403.309.6387
City of Lacombe – Facility Rental Assistance Grant
Details: Are you a community or volunteer organization, or a business with a limited budget? The City of Lacombe offers a Facility Rental Assistance Grant to help your group or business utilize City facilities.
For More Information: Call 403.782.1251 or visit www.lacombe.ca/grants.
Sylvan Lake
Sylvan Lake Municipal Library – Career Leap Résumé Review
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 8, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Sylvan Lake Municipal Library
Details: Improve your résumé with Career Leap’s team. Drop-in, first come, first served. Career Leap provides tools and resources for career success, funded by the Governments of Alberta and Canada.
For More Information: Visit the library website.
Growing Gardeners – Sylvan Lake
Date & Time: Saturday, January 11, 1 – 4 p.m.
Location: 4725-43 Street, Sylvan Lake
Details: Connect with fellow gardeners, swap seeds, and learn from presentations. Enjoy refreshments, kids’ activities, door prizes, snacks, and a potting station.
For More Information: Contact event organizers directly.
Town of Sylvan Lake Online Winter Community Guide
Date & Time: Ongoing
Location: Online
Details: Explore activities from indoor golf to indigenous plant walks. Registration open.
For More Information: Download at www.sylvanlake.ca/communityguide.
Sylvan Lake Municipal Library – Knit-Wits
Date & Time: Thursdays, 5:45 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Sylvan Lake Municipal Library
Details: Connect with others while working on new or existing projects! Open to knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, and embroidery. Supplies are available or bring your own. Donations of non-perishable food items for the Little Free Pantry are welcome.
For More Information: Contact Sylvan Lake Municipal Library
Your Weekly Horoscope
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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Aquarius winners with the luckiest number being 8.
Aries (March 21 - April 20)
You may be more conscious of the price you need to pay to realize your ultimate dreams. Don’t allow it to discourage you from turning your ideas into reality. Lucky Numbers: 4, 14, 16, 29, 32, 45.
Gemini (May 22 - June 21)
You may have decided to make big changes in your home decor. Communication with family or friends could become strained. Try your best to clear up any points of confusion. Lucky Numbers: 3, 9, 24, 27, 43, 48.
Taurus (April 21 - May 21)
You may need to get a new perspective on your lifestyle and relationships. Do not try to make important decisions until you are more comfortable with what’s at hand. Lucky Numbers: 6, 7, 14, 16, 31, 36.
Cancer (June 22 - July 23)
Your attitude and level of energy may seem very high. Use this newfound force to take on some kind of struggle or resistance. Perhaps you really need to find a cause to fight for. Lucky Numbers: 13, 22, 31, 44, 46, 49.
Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)
You may find that you are able to establish more effective alliances with people who can help your career prosper. Discover new ways for your personal ambitions to be completed successfully.
Lucky Numbers: 7, 8, 18, 34, 40, 43.
Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)
Try your best to maintain a low profile. A minor setback or delay could be possible. Find new ways to resolve a deadlock regarding issues at work. Lucky Numbers: 3, 17, 20, 37, 40, 44.
Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)
Be patient with those around you. You may feel upstaged by events that have occurred. Previously hidden aspects of the situation could be revealed. Lucky Numbers: 7, 11, 14, 22, 24, 42.
Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
An inviting atmosphere at work and appreciation for a job well done may be indicated. You could meet some new contacts who value your ideas and your work ethic. Lucky Numbers: 5, 14, 21, 24, 31, 34.
Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)
You may be experiencing a loving, secure, and balanced relationship. A possibility may exist for an increase in your joint finances. One partner could benefit in some other financial area. Lucky Numbers: 2, 18, 19, 35, 36, 48.
Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)
Your taste for comfort, quality, and luxury may seem important to you. Keep in mind that much work might be needed to achieve your current financial goals. Lucky Numbers: 8, 19, 23, 39, 42, 48.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)
You may be forced to confront issues that are no longer valid. You need to look past the present to find better ways to deal with problematic situations that could arise. Lucky Numbers: 1, 6, 16, 26, 36, 46.
Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)
Hosting a party at home could put you in high spirits. A feeling of tenderness and love, especially for family members, may be very strong right now. Cheers! Lucky Numbers: 12, 17, 31, 37, 40, 42.
Did you Know?
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Pacific chain: The famous Galápagos Islands are a chain of islands off the coast of Ecuador in South America. The chain has 13 main islands, three smaller islands and 107 rocks and islets. The largest island is called Isabela.
Famous series: French artist, Claude Monet, painted 19 canvases of the Houses of Parliament between 1900 and 1905 in London, England, showing different weather conditions and times of day. The paintings were all the same size and from the same viewpoint – a terrace at the St. Thomas Hospital.
Noodle know-how: Those who are unhappy when their pasta sauce won’t stick to cooked noodles can try this little trick: reserve a small amount of the water used to cook the pasta and stir it into the sauce. Because the cooking water contains starch, it will help bind the sauce to the noodles.
Big bird: The harpy eagle lives in tropical forests from the south of Mexico to northern Argentina and southern Brazil. It has huge talons, a wingspan of two metres (6.5 feet) and it catches monkeys and sloths for dinner.
On the Lighter Side
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Help Wanted: Oak Door Tester – Must be a graduate of The School of Hard Knocks.
When choosing a purpose in life, let your heart lead the way and your dreams find the path.
A man tried to smuggle 100 rolls of bathroom tissue out of a store by winding them around his head. But then again, this may be a turban myth.
Good friends are like stars – you can’t always see them, but you know they’re there.
Susie: “Mommy, can I have some money for the old lady in the park?”
Mommy: “Tell me, why is she so poor? Is she unable to work?”
Susie: “Oh, yes, she sells ice cream.”
Trivia answers:
- Less than two inches
- No
- February 2
- Drugstore cowboy
- Football
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