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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. 08:10 August 10th, 2026
Everybody’s Talking
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A big dip: A swimming pool in Algarrobo, Chile probably outshines all other pools in the whole world! Located at a private resort called San Alfonso del Mar, the pool sits along the shore of the Pacific Ocean on a sandy beach. It is just over .63 miles long and it holds 55 million Imperial gallons of sea water, which is pumped in from the ocean. The mechanical design of the pool also ensures that the water is filtered and treated. Due to the filtration system, the water in the pool is aqua blue and crystal clear. There’s definitely lots of room to go for a dip!
Bad call: Taxpayers in Blackburn, England, could be forgiven for thinking a recent call to police for help was petty. While police are usually called for serious crimes, in this case it was an argument in a beauty salon. It seems that a woman came to the salon asking for the stylist to “fix” her hair, which she had dyed herself at home. It took two stylists several hours to complete the job, but the customer was unhappy with the results and refused to pay for their services. The owner of the salon claimed that she had lost money trying to help the woman. Police ended up telling the two parties to take their argument to a civil court where it would be settled.
Wet wedding: What a way to start a wedding day! A couple and members of their wedding party, all dressed up in their wedding finery, took a plunge into Crosslake in Minnesota (US). The bride and groom, along with 22 people, were lined up on a long, narrow dock for the photo shoot. Unfortunately, the dock was not strong enough to withstand the weight of such a big crowd and it collapsed, sending the folks into waist-deep water. After the shock of the incident, then laughter, the wedding party pulled themselves together and got on with the wedding ceremony in their wet clothes.
Sidewalk creation: Sidewalk art thrives in cities around the world, but nothing quite beats a street painting in China’s Nanjing City in Jiangsu province. There, a team of artists lead by Yang Yongchum created a three-dimensional work that is 1200 ft. long. It is located on a long sidewalk on the campus of the Communication University of China. Yongchum, a renowned Chinese artist, put his team to work from dawn until dusk, yet it still took more than 20 days to complete the creation. The sidewalk art depicts local architecture and attractions, cars, streets, trees and buildings.
Quotable Quotes
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“You have to create quiet to be able to listen to the very faint voice of your intuition.” – Jon Favreau
“When you talk, you repeat what you already know; when you listen, you often learn something.” – Jared Sparks
Trivia
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- What fruit do you get if you cross an orange and a tangerine?
- What is the largest woodwind instrument?
- Who said, “Life is like a box of chocolates…you never know what you’re gonna get.”?
- What type of cheese is often called ‘rat trap cheese’?
- Name the two primary colours that make the colour purple.
▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼
What’s Happening
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August 2026
Red Deer
Creative Writing Crash Course
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch (4818-49 Street)
Details: Covers all aspects of the writing process, from initial steps all the way to editing, revising, and submitting work for publication. Register at rdpl.org/events.
For More Information: rdpl.org/events
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
Girls Take Over Day Skatepark Event
Date & Time: August 13 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Location: 4725-43 Street
Details: Head down to the skate park and learn tricks from members of all-girls skateboarding crews like the Industry Rosettes. Free, drop-in event for all ages.
For More Information: N/A
Hot Tub Book Club
Date & Time: Thursday, August 13 from 8 to 9 p.m.
Location: NexSource Centre Hot Tub
Details: Relax in the hot tub while discussing a steamy romance. Featured title: The Love Haters by Katherine Center. Stop by the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library to pick up a copy in advance. Entry fee is $6.75 at the NexSource Centre (contact Maddie at [email protected] if cost is a barrier).
For More Information: Sylvan Lake Municipal Library
Lacombe / Blackfalds / Bentley / Rimbey
Heritage Walking Tours
Date & Time: Every Wednesday from 4 to 5 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m.
Location: Michener House Museum (meeting point)
Details: Drop-in, by-donation walking tours covering everything from the history of downtown murals to local buildings. Five different routes offered. Each tour involves approximately 1 km of walking and takes 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete.
For More Information: Email [email protected]
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 Sagittarius winners with the luckiest number being 6.
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Aries (March 21 - April 20)
You could find yourself attracted to the unusual or bizarre. People or things which might offend you at other times may now arouse your interest and appreciation. Lucky Numbers: 4, 11, 15, 36, 41, 45
Gemini (May 22 - June 21)
Your close relationships may have a strong influence on your general outlook. These relationships are likely to highlight your true strengths. Lucky Numbers: 12, 32, 36, 38, 42, 46
Taurus (April 21 - May 21)
Behave as a diplomat between differing points of view. Your appreciation for beauty and enjoyment in your life could increase. Lucky Numbers: 2, 9, 12, 22, 23, 33
Cancer (June 22 - July 23)
Your mind should be set on accomplishing your goals. You may feel the competitive edge when you speak. Don’t allow people to take up your time unnecessarily. Lucky Numbers: 6, 24, 30, 32, 44, 45
Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)
Conversations are very critical for you. Listen and learn from them. Consulting with a good friend could give you some helpful feedback. Lucky Numbers: 22, 25, 33, 39, 41, 45
Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)
You may feel that you have an abundance of physical energy and self-confidence. This will make taking on new projects and challenges a little easier. Lucky Numbers: 1, 10, 11, 12, 15, 31
Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)
You could benefit greatly through an opportunity offered to you by a friend. Enjoy meeting new people at parties and social gatherings. Lucky Numbers: 5, 11, 14, 18, 32, 42
Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
Assert your own needs and desires and communicate what you really want. If you’re sharp, clear and articulate, you could be ready for any challenge that arises. Lucky Numbers: 2, 4, 29, 36, 38, 49
Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)
You may enjoy more emotional satisfaction and harmony in your home life. Relationships are more apt to run smoothly and result in greater benefits. Lucky Numbers: 6, 11, 14, 19, 30, 44
Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)
If you feel good about yourself, it may be easier for you to share your feelings. Friends will be just as helpful to you as you are to them. Lucky Numbers: 1, 2, 9, 11, 15, 23
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)
Invest the time needed to make your environment more comfortable. You may also want to enhance your look with a brand new style for yourself. Lucky Numbers: 2, 7, 10, 25, 29, 46
Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)
Your career, social standing or reputation are key right now. Making personal contact or socializing at work will enable you to meet some charming people. Lucky Numbers: 6, 14, 25, 28, 36, 37
Did you Know?
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Great monument: The Great Sphinx of Giza is a limestone statue located in Egypt on the Giza Plateau. It stands 20 metres (66 feet) high, and archaeologists think it was built between 2558 and 2532 BC when Pharaoh Khafra reigned.
Making sound: Vocal cords are two sets of tissue that stretch horizontally across the larynx. When air passes through these cords, they vibrate and a person can make sounds. Vocal cords are larger in men than in women.
Galaxy shapes: A galaxy is a group of billions of stars and other space matter. There are billions of galaxies and they come in different shapes, including spiral, like our Milky Way, or elliptical, lenticular or irregular.
Ben Nevis: At 1,344 metres (4,408 feet) high, Ben Nevis, located in the Scottish Highlands, is the highest mountain in the British Isles. Known affectionately by locals as The Ben, it attracts thousands of hikers and climbers each year.
Big cats: Except for tigers, lions are the largest type of feline. When a lion roars, it can be heard from as far away as eight kilometres (five miles). In the wild, these beasts can live to be the ripe old age of 12.
On the Lighter Side
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The amount of sleep required by the average person is five minutes more.
Fisherman: “Did you fish with flies?”
Friend: “We fished with them, camped with them, ate with them and slept with them!”
Hotel: A place where a guest often gives up good dollars for poor quarters.
Q: What was the first thing the grasshopper said after it was created?
A: “Oh, Lord! How you make me jump!”
Nan: “I wonder why old man Smith puts all his savings under his mattress every night?”
Dan: “I reckon he wants people to know he has money enough to retire on.”
Trivia answers:
- Temple
- Contrabassoon
- Forrest Gump
- Cheddar
- Red and blue
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