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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. 11:24 Nov 24th, 2025
Everybody’s Talking
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Doll trouble: People sometimes get stranded on the water in a dingy or a canoe, but a young Australian couple got into aquatic trouble using another sort of floatation device – life-sized inflatable dolls. The couple were moving with the current with their dolls on the Yarra River in Melbourne when they ran into some rough water. The woman accidentally let go of her doll and, in a panic, grabbed a piece of floating wood. The man was able to stay by her while they both called for help. Someone on shore called for assistance, while a passing kayaker brought the pair some lifejackets. Eventually, a rescue boat arrived to haul them and their dolls to safety.
Mascot mania: There is a unique school in Tokyo, Japan, called the Choko Group Mascot School. Named after its founder, Choko Oohira, the school exists to help people who dress in mascot costumes to move and act according to their characters, which might be a panda, a cat, a doll or even a sheep. Some students enroll just for fun, while others are serious mascot characters who like to entertain children and adults alike.
Pushy lady: A woman in the Philippines is probably wishing she was a more patient person. In a rush to buy a lottery ticket, she butt in line. A kind man let her ahead of him. Her ticket lost — his ticket won $741 million ($17 million US). If she had waited, the winning ticket would have been hers.
Pancake creations: A diner in St. Louis, Missouri, serves pancakes that are works of art. Chef Daniel Drake—creator of “Dan-cakes”—crafts pancakes shaped like dogs, jellyfish, smiley faces, and even Disney’s Aladdin. His creations went viral online, earning him a large following.
Quotable Quotes
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“To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent–that is to triumph over old age.”
– Thomas Bailey Aldrich
“It has been said that idleness is the parent of mischief, which is very true; but mischief itself is merely an attempt to escape from the dreary vacuum of idleness.”
– George Borrow
Trivia
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- What did the crocodile swallow in the children’s story “Peter Pan”?
- A glow-worm is a worm – True or False?
- What gives plants their green colour?
- In the Canadian sport of birling, what is rolled?
- Seismology is the study of what?
▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼
What’s Happening
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November 2025
Red Deer
Kerry Wood Nature Centre Holiday Craft Fair
Date & Time: November 22, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 – 45 Avenue, Red Deer
Details: Enjoy a market filled with local, handmade products and get your holiday shopping done early. Free admission, all ages welcome—drop in anytime and browse fantastic local vendors.
For More Information: Email [email protected]
Lacombe, Blackfalds, Bentley & Rimbey
Echo Energy Santa Claus Parade
Date & Time: November 27
Location: Downtown Lacombe
Details: The Echo Energy Santa Claus Parade returns for another season of festive fun! Be part of this community celebration or come watch the dazzling floats.
For More Information: Visit www.lightuplacombe.ca or email [email protected]. Deadline to register is November 25.
Sylvan Lake, Gasoline Alley, Springbrook & Penhold
New Romantics Book Club
Date & Time: November 12, 6:30–8 p.m.
Location: Lakeshore Café, Sylvan Lake
Details: Hosted by the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library, this book club is perfect for romance readers. November’s pick is Wilde in Love by Eloisa James. Join fellow readers for lively discussion and connection.
For More Information: Visit the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library website.
Your Weekly Horoscope
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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Pisces winners with the luckiest number being 5.
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Aries (March 21 - April 20)
Your vitality and personal impact on others can draw attention to your talents. You’re apt to receive special recognition if your relationships run smoothly. Lucky Numbers: 1, 4, 14, 15, 16, 17.
Gemini (May 22 - June 21)
Good communication with your superiors could ensure that your message is being heard. They are in a better position to take action on your ideas in a big way. Lucky Numbers: 3, 13, 19, 23, 29, 33.
Taurus (April 21 - May 21)
You may be impatient, resulting in irritable and impulsive behaviour. It may be best to work alone rather than try to coordinate your efforts with others. Lucky Numbers: 15, 24, 33, 42, 45, 49.
Cancer (June 22 - July 23)
Someone influential may enter your life. You could benefit greatly from the opportunities that present themselves. Lucky Numbers: 22, 25, 27, 29, 31, 35.
Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)
If you’re feeling enthusiastic and more optimistic, you’ll have a desire to reach out and experience more adventure. Lucky Numbers: 6, 9, 36, 39, 46, 49.
Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)
You might need a break from your daily routine. A stroll or visit to a natural setting may appeal to you. Lucky Numbers: 7, 10, 20, 21, 37, 40.
Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)
You may feel like acting on spontaneous impulses. Following through on unusual desires could yield positive surprises. Lucky Numbers: 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32.
Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
You could experience warmth, friendliness, and inspiration from the artistic efforts of others. Lucky Numbers: 2, 3, 4, 15, 23, 30.
Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)
You may feel a stronger sense of purpose that energizes your efforts to get ahead. Lucky Numbers: 11, 22, 28, 33, 38, 44.
Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)
Communication may be difficult as information remains hidden. Words may not speak directly to the issues at hand. Lucky Numbers: 19, 24, 29, 34, 39, 44.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)
Be humble when arguing a good case. Burned bridges in the past could help you now. Lucky Numbers: 24, 25, 26, 34, 48, 49.
Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)
By maintaining your standards, you’ll be able to organize your dreams. Many roads lie ahead, but only the high road will help you reach your goals. Lucky Numbers: 1, 5, 15, 25, 35, 45.
Did you Know?
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Seeing eyes: Dragonflies do not have a sense of hearing. However, their vision is acute. They have compound eyes that can see almost 360 degrees. While their distant vision isn’t great, they can see close objects clearly.
Song sales: The giant digital music store, iTunes, got its start in April 2003. During its first week in business, it sold over 1 million songs. Since then, music lovers have purchased billions of songs.
Nest builders: Female crows get some help when it comes to building their nests. The male pitches in and sometimes another assistant or two helps out. The assistants are usually adult offspring from previous hatches.
Gained weight: Actor Robert De Niro gained 60 pounds for the second part of the movie Raging Bull. He played the part of boxer Jake La Motta, who was slim and trim when depicted as a young man, but heavier as an older man.
Hot stuff: If you want to visit someplace really hot, consider Greenland Ranch in Death Valley, California (US). The highest temperature there was recorded on July 10, 1913 — a scorching 56.7°C (134°F).
On the Lighter Side
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Minnehaha: A very, very small joke.
Visitor: “I just saw a bluebird on the windowsill!”
Host: “Remember, we’re in Los Angeles; with our smog, it was probably a sparrow holding its breath!”
Billy: “My daddy shot this moose and put its head on the wall.”
Susie: “Can I go in the next room and see the rest of it?”
Fence company sign: Let us picket your house or place of business.
What did one cabinetmaker say to the other cabinetmaker?
“We have to find some time for our shelves.”
Trivia answers:
- Alarm clock
- False (Beetle)
- Chlorophyll
- Floating logs
- Earthquakes
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