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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. 08:17 August 17th, 2026
Everybody’s Talking
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All aboard! Frank and Irma Appel had an idea for a hotel and, weird as it may seem, they made their dream come true. Their hotel is located on their farm property near Hoogwoud, a village in Holland. Controversy Inn has become a destination for curious customers. The hotel is made from three old tramcars and one railway car which were once used in Germany and Amsterdam. The Appels have converted these cars into comfortable rooms and added decorations with a different country theme for each car: America, Italy, France and Mexico.
Slow moving robber: A thief who robbed a bank in Halifax, Nova Scotia (CAN) didn’t get very far, probably because he didn’t have a getaway car. The man who claimed to have a gun, held up a teller. Money was handed over and the man walked out of the bank. Someone called the police saying that the man had been seen a few blocks away, sauntering down the street. It wasn’t hard to identify him because he was caught on the film of the bank’s camera wearing a distinctive shirt and ball cap.
Inland beach: Playa de Gulpiyuri is a beach near the town of Llanes in Spain that is located in a meadow 328 ft. from the Cantabrian Sea. It even has sand and waves. The water emerges from an outcrop of rock and spills onto the land. It seems magical, but there is an explanation. Over time, sea water worked its way through the earth, making underground tunnels that emerge at the little beach. The water is cold though, as it comes from underground. The government of Spain has declared the beach a national monument.
Really stuck: Getting stuck in the mud is not usually something to be fearful of during a photography expedition. However, that is exactly what happened to two Americans when they were visiting the state of Alaska (US). John Prince and William Shannon were trying to get some good photos of an eagle near Kalifornsky Beach Road, south of the city of Anchorage. They walked onto some mud flats, sank to their waists and could not move. Luckily, they were rescued by emergency services personnel before the tide came in.
Quotable Quotes
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“Every man has three characters – that which he exhibits, that which he has, and that which he thinks he has.”
— Alphonse Karr
“You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have really lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love.”
— Henry Drummond
Trivia
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- Which seabird is commonly called a sea parrot?
- What type of fruit is a cantaloupe?
- An aviary is an airport, open lobby, or an enclosure for birds?
- Which is the most frequently broken bone in the human body?
- A female lobster will bear between 6,000 & 100,000 eggs. T/F?
▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼
What’s Happening
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August 2026
Red Deer
Event Name: Red Deer & District Garden Club Flower and Garden Show
Date & Time: August 22, 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Festival Hall (4114-58 Street)
Details: If you enjoy gardening, enter your flowers, vegetables, fruit, plants, or floral designs in the upcoming Flower and Garden show. Whether you are a first-time exhibitor or an experienced gardener, everyone is welcome to share the fruits of their hard work and celebrate the gardening season.
For More Information: Look up the Red Deer Garden Club on Facebook or email [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
Event Name: Health & Wellness Healing Hub Neighbour Day
Date & Time: August 23, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Health & Wellness Healing Hub (47 Avenue west of 52 Street)
Details: Celebrate community spirit with live music, yard games, bracelet making, and free ice cream. Bring your lawn chairs and make connections with other Lakers.
For More Information: Visit the Visit Sylvan Lake website events page.
Event Name: Art Attack: Crafternoon
Date & Time: Friday, August 21, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Sylvan Lake Municipal Library
Details: Create your own unique art using an assortment of craft and art supplies with friends old and new. A variety of craft supplies will be available, or you can bring your own to work on. This program is free, but requires registration.
For More Information: Call the library at 403-887-2130 or register online.
Lacombe / Blackfalds / Bentley / Rimbey
Event Name: Blacksmith Shop Museum Workshops
Date & Time: Thursdays in August, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Blacksmith Shop Museum (5020-49 Street)
Details: Forge a connection with the past in a 1902 blacksmith shop. Each workshop gives students hands-on experience working with a coal forge. No previous blacksmithing experience required. Participants must be 16 or older. Spots are limited and pre-registration is required.
For More Information: Call 403-782-3933 or 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 Aquarius winners with the luckiest number being 5.
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Aries (March 21 - April 20)
Competitive energies could run high, so taking a stand on your own may likely work out well. Your deepest motivation will help you to reach your goals. Lucky Numbers: 9, 19, 23, 25, 26, 29
Gemini (May 22 - June 21)
Pick up on the interests of others and effectively share helpful advice. Your ability to communicate in a warm, understanding manner could be especially strong. Lucky Numbers: 1, 5, 9, 11, 15, 29
Taurus (April 21 - May 21)
Ego conflicts, especially with those who have a bearing on the fate of your career, may arise. Control your anger and demonstrate your capabilities. Lucky Numbers: 8, 14, 26, 29, 34, 44
Cancer (June 22 - July 23)
Most agreements or contracts signed now may work out very well for you, especially if they are related directly to your personal or home life. Lucky Numbers: 4, 5, 22, 23, 31, 40
Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)
Your physical drive and energy level could be on the upswing. You might find that you can accomplish a lot, fairly easily. If you take the initiative, the rewards could be great. Lucky Numbers: 12, 13, 21, 32, 33, 43
Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)
With an extra measure of confidence, you could make a strong impression. Interviews or public relations of some nature may reign high. Lucky Numbers: 7, 9, 12, 22, 31, 41
Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)
Asserting yourself in a more positive manner could help you to earn a leadership role. You may have an opportunity to shine once you choose your path. Lucky Numbers: 2, 9, 13, 15, 17, 44
Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
Your imagination and psychic sensitivity could spark your interest in psychology and the deep secrets of others. You might enjoy reading mysteries and stories regarding the supernatural. Lucky Numbers: 6, 7, 13, 19, 25, 38
Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)
You could be inspired creatively, artistically and spiritually. Rather than concentrating on practical matters, you may have a desire to create or listen to music. Lucky Numbers: 10, 11, 33, 34, 45, 46
Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)
A non-stop flow of communication may happen. It’s your choice whether to engage in informative discussions or fritter your time away with inconsequential chatter. Lucky Numbers: 5, 14, 17, 20, 21, 22
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)
Have the discipline to tackle difficult tasks. By doing so, it could be easier for you to concentrate and to eliminate the things that distract you from reaching your goals. Lucky Numbers: 3, 15, 16, 18, 33, 38
Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)
Take the initiative with positive, decisive action on your part. Work at being more sensitive to the feelings of others, but insist on your own ground rules. Lucky Numbers: 6, 16, 23, 32, 33, 34
Did you Know?
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Game playing: Trivial Pursuit, the popular board game, was the brainchild of two Canadians, Chris Haney and Scott Abbott. They invented the game in 1979 and it hit the market in 1982. Since then, many variations of the question set have been made.
Diminutive man: Not all famous male actors are tall. For example, actor Tom Cruise is only 5’7″. His three ex-wives, Katie Holmes, Nicole Kidman and Mimi Rogers, are all taller than the diminutive, but talented performer.
Greek cheese: Feta cheese comes only from certain regions of Greece. It is made from the milk of sheep or from a combination of sheep’s milk and goat’s milk. Similar cheeses may be made from cow’s milk, but in Greece, those would not be considered to be genuine feta cheese.
Deep canyon: The Grand Canyon is truly a grand geological landmark in Arizona (US) and is visited by thousands of tourists each year. It is 446 kilometres (277 miles) long and 1,800 metres (6,000 feet) deep. The Colorado River runs through it.
On the Lighter Side
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What did the father tree say to his little sapling?
“You’re a chip off the old block!”
The worst thing about growing old is listening to your children’s advice.
There’s not much wrong with the younger generation that becoming a parent and a taxpayer won’t cure.
Dental hygienist: “Mr. Smith, do you floss religiously?”
Mr. Smith: “Well, I floss more often than I go to church!”
Today there’s a pill for everything – to keep your nose from running, to keep your heart beating, to keep your hair from falling out, to improve your muscle tone. Thanks to advanced medicine, people are dying who never looked better.
Trivia answers:
- Puffin
- Melon
- Enclosure for birds
- Clavicle (collar bone)
- True
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