ONLINE EDITION

Welcome to the online edition of the Central Alberta Coffee News!

Sept 29, 2025

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Everybody’s Talking

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Quite a tumble: A man was hiking on some rocky trails near Petit Tor Point in Torquay, Devon, England. He decided to scramble close to the edge of a cliff, thinking it was a safe thing to do. He must have been overwhelmed with the coastal view, because he lost his footing and fell 200 feet (70 metres) toward the rocks below. This tale could have had a very sad ending, but luckily for the hiker, branches and shrubbery broke his fall. He landed on a ledge near the water, narrowly missing jagged rocks. He was able to call for help on his cell phone and was flown by helicopter to a hospital in nearby Plymouth, England, with non-life-threatening injuries.

Added security: A car rental company in Sursee, Switzerland rents out some of its vehicles for an unusual reason – to act as a security system for homeowners. Some vehicles in the company’s fleet were painted to look like police cars and vacationing homeowners can have one left in their driveway so that it appears that a cop lives there. The concept came about when company owner, Andras Birrer, used the idea as a stunt for an ad. When people actually started calling to inquire about the service, he realized it was an idea worth pursuing. Renters pay for the service and the cars are delivered on a truck because it is illegal for the general public to drive a police car.

Glue job: A woman in the Otago region of New Zealand’s South Island will likely rearrange her medicine cabinet after finding herself in an unfortunate situation. She got up in the middle of the night to get lip balm for her sore lips and, while in the darkened bathroom, grabbed a tube of super glue instead. After applying the glue, she couldn’t open her mouth. Oops! The next problem was trying to get the emergency operator to understand her dilemma as she couldn’t speak properly. Luckily, the operator called for help and the woman was taken to the hospital where the medical staff managed to remove the glue by using paraffin oil.

Long marriage: If you want to have a long and happy marriage, sit down every morning and eat a pancake breakfast together. That is the secret to the 75-year marriage of Robert and Doris Moody, who today are both nonagenarians and are still loving life as a couple. They met in grade school and live in Gulfport, Mississippi (US). Early in their marriage, Doris realized that Robert loved pancakes, so she treated him to them every day. Although they’ve experienced difficult times over the years, including the loss of their house in a hurricane, the pair believes that by treating each other nicely and not worrying about the small stuff is what leads to a long-lasting relationship.

Quotable Quotes

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“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear – not absence of fear.”

– Mark Twain

“Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.”

– Sir James M. Barrie

Trivia

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What year was the historic Bay of Pigs invasion – 1958, 1960, or 1961?
Which ocean covers more than a third of the earth’s surface?
Who wrote the children’s book, the Cat in the Hat?
Name the capital of Nepal?
The only place a rabbit sweats is through the pads on its feet – T/F?

▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼

What’s Happening

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Sept 2025

Red Deer

Ross Street Magic Festival
Date & Time: October 4, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: Parking Lot P4, by City Hall, Red Deer
Details: Step into the magic with sword fights, spellcraft, quests, and craft markets. Free family-friendly event hosted by the Red Stags of Red Deer.
For More Information: Call 587.797.1815

German-Canadian Club Oktoberfest 2025
Date & Time: October 24, Doors open 5:30 p.m.
Location: 38167 RR280, Red Deer County
Details: Authentic Oktoberfest celebration featuring pig roast dinner and live music by Rocky Mountain Opas. Tickets available until September 24.
For More Information: Email [email protected]

Lacombe / Blackfalds / Rimbey / Bentley

Lacombe FCSS Seniors’ Expo
Date & Time: September 26, beginning at 9 a.m.
Location: Lacombe
Details: 55+ conference including breakfast, lunch, breakout sessions, vendors, and afternoon entertainment.
For More Information: Visit lacombefcss.net

Blackfalds FCSS Winter Warmth Fundraiser
Date & Time: October 2, 6–9 p.m.
Location: Blackfalds Community Centre, 4810 Womacks Road
Details: Enjoy dinner with friends, live auction featuring desserts and artisan treasures. Proceeds support the Winter Coat Program for local children and youth. Tickets $30.
For More Information: Call 403.600.9066

Sylvan Lake / Gasoline Alley / Springbrook / Penhold

Town of Sylvan Lake – Large Item Pickup
Date & Time: Register by September 26 at 11:30 a.m. for October 1 pickup
Location: Town of Sylvan Lake
Details: Large item waste collection; pickup may take up to five days. Registration required.
For More Information: Visit sylvanlake.ca/waste

Pub Trivia Night
Date & Time: October 1, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Diamond Valley Den, 4823-49 Avenue, Sylvan Lake
Details: An evening of fun and challenging trivia hosted by Sylvan Lake Municipal Library.
For More Information: Visit the library website

Knit Wits
Date & Time: October 2, 7–11 p.m.
Location: Sylvan Lake Municipal Library
Details: Bring your knitting, crochet, cross stitch, or embroidery projects. A creative program for all skill levels.
For More Information: Visit the library website

Your Weekly Horoscope

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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favor Leo winners with the luckiest number being 3.

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Aries (March 21 - April 20)

You may find that you are able to explain complicated concepts and engage the mind of others. Your enthusiasm will help you fit all the details into the big picture.
Lucky Numbers: 4, 8, 20, 24, 43, 46.

Gemini (May 22 - June 21)

You could be emotionally attracted to someone you encounter in a social setting causing your current relationships to intensify. Expect some fireworks!
Lucky Numbers: 3, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42.

Taurus (April 21 - May 21)

Some illusions need to be dropped and replaced with another dream. By investing considerable effort, you’ll create a more positive environment.

Lucky Numbers: 11, 15, 19, 31, 35, 39.

Cancer (June 22 - July 23)

You have a terrific sense of originality, but doing things orderly is not always easy. Life is full of surprises, and you will do better by staying flexible and ready for change.

Lucky Numbers: 4, 13, 24, 33, 43, 44.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)

If your enthusiasm and energy are strong enough to overcome almost any resistance to your ideas, it will make you feel like the world’s greatest salesperson.
Lucky Numbers: 6, 10, 15, 24, 34, 36.

Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)

If you have the confidence to meet your responsibilities with great optimism, it will allow you to find good solutions to challenges using your better judgement.

Lucky Numbers: 2, 4, 12, 24, 42, 44.

Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)

No need for superficial talk, you’ll need to focus on the most fundamental and basic structure level. Patience will be required to get the best results.
Lucky Numbers: 6, 11, 17, 19, 36, 42.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)

You may be called upon to represent an organization or to assume a leadership role. Your strong commitment will enable you to perform successfully.
Lucky Numbers: 12, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25.

Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)

You may be feeling restless, yet free-spirited and you might have to loosen up a bit. Seek spontaneity and have no patience for laziness.

Lucky Numbers: 4, 16, 21, 27, 32, 39.

Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)

You may be so excited about what you learn that you can barely stop thinking and talking about it. Share these insights with those who are important to you.
Lucky Numbers: 5, 8, 9, 19, 21, 27.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)

When you get frustrated, do not react with anger. Simply do something that brings you joy. In doing so, you” be in too good of a mood to get bogged down.
Lucky Numbers: 1, 22, 28, 30, 42, 46.

Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)

Your mind may be geared toward learning rather than teaching. Share your enthusiasm, but avoid lecturing others about subjects that could stir their emotions.

Lucky Numbers: 5, 15, 24, 29, 32, 46.

Did you Know?

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Long climb: Climbers planning to reach the summit of Mount Everest can count on ascending for about 12 hours from the highest base camp on the mountain. Once at the summit, they will find it very cold, as the temperature never rises above freezing.

Hair helper: Blow dryers are a hair-styling tool used by many people each day. The first one was available only in hair salons and was invented by a Frenchman named Alexander Godefroy in 1890. Because it was not portable, women would sit under it to dry their locks.

White birds: Snowy owls live in the Arctic tundra and in northern parts of Canada, Alaska and Eurasia. Males are white, while females are white with some dark spots. A snowy owl’s favourite meal is a lemming, but it finds other small rodents quite tasty, as well.

Cold lovers: Many humans live in cold climates, but only one other primate can handle the cold – the Japanese macaque, also known as the snow monkey. The habitat of these little primates ranges from subtropical to subarctic regions of Japan’s islands.