ONLINE EDITION

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

Mar 31st 2025

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Everybody’s Talking

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Wedge job: The driver of a van and its passengers all walked away without injuries after a freak accident in Newquay, Cornwall in England. The van was traveling on a road that passes the White House Inn when the driver swerved to avoid hitting a car. He managed to miss the car, but he hit a grassy embankment adjacent to the hotel. The van flipped around and ended up wedged between the embankment and the second floor of the inn, suspended a few feet above the sidewalk. Another lucky break was that no one was in the hotel room that the van hit. What a shock that would have been for anyone inside!
Human error: When visiting a zoo, people don’t worry about animals escaping from their enclosures and causing injury to visitors. The tigers tend to stay in their cages and the monkeys don’t mind looking through the glass to inspect their admirers. That is definitely the case at the Toronto Zoo in Toronto, Ontario (CAN) where statistics show that injuries to visitors that occur on site are usually minor and are caused by such things as walking into a glass door or accidentally falling off a bench. Other reported injuries included a sore eye caused by overly exuberant sunscreen application and an accidental cut from a knife a person was using while having his lunch.
Feast of bacon: A unique festival takes place in Des Moines, Iowa (US) once a year. It’s called the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival and it celebrates bacon. It started just a few years ago and drew about 200 people, and now it draws a crowd of well over 5,000. During the festival, 10,000 pounds of bacon are served to festival visitors who love its aroma and taste. However, people can sample much more than the usual bacon strips served at breakfast. Creative chefs try to outdo each other with different dishes, including chocolate-dipped bacon, bacon gumbo and bacon used in cupcake and gelato recipes.
Traffic bedlam: If people get caught up in a traffic jam for an hour, it’s a slight inconvenience. If they get delayed for several hours, they may miss a flight or be late for work. But what if the traffic jam lasts for 12 days and stretches for 62 miles? That is exactly what happened in Beijing, China in 2010, when drivers were forced to buy over-priced food and water from vendors who took advantage of the situation. Other bad traffic jams have also occurred in cities around the world. During heavy snowfall in Moscow, Russia, cars sat for three days on a 124-mile stretch of highway. In Sao Paulo, Brazil, 100-mile long traffic snarls are not uncommon.

Quotable Quotes

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“People want economy and they will pay any price to get it.”

– Lee Iacocca

“There is no more miserable human being than one in whom nothing is habitual but indecision.”

– William James

Trivia

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What is the name of the dog on the Cracker Jack box – Ringo, Dingo or Bingo?
Finish this weather proverb: March winds and April showers bring forth …..
In what US city would you find O’Hare International Airport?
Name the two rival gangs in the movie, “West Side Story.”
76% of Americans eat the ears of their chocolate Easter bunnies first. True or False?

▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼

What’s Happening

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March 2025

Red Deer

Cronquist Tea House Opening:
Date and Time: Starting April 2
Location: 4707 Fountain Drive, Red Deer
Details: The historic Cronquist Tea House opens for the season with the same hours and days. A new cook and baker are on staff.
For More Information: Visit Waskasoo Park’s website

Prime Stock Theatre – Two Shows, One Night:
Date and Time: April 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 at 7 p.m., April 12 also at 2 p.m.
Location: Scott Block Theatre, 4816-50 Avenue, Red Deer
Details: Enjoy two Edmonton Fringe plays, “The Thin Grey Line” and “Thank You For Coming to My TED Talk.”
For More Information: Call 778-870-7170

Lacombe and Blackfalds

Lacombe Knights of Columbus Fish Fry:
Date and Time: Fridays – March 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 11 from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Lacombe
Details: Enjoy a full meal with battered cod, fries, and coleslaw. Admission by donation. Bar and pop available. Seating for 150.
For More Information: Not listed

Booklover’s Craft Night – Mary C. Moore Public Library:
Date and Time: Thursday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Mary C. Moore Public Library, Lacombe
Details: Make a greeting card and matching bookmark. Fee: $5.
For More Information: Visit the library website

Sylvan Lake

Junior Book Club – Sylvan Lake Library:
Date and Time: Monday, April 7 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Sylvan Lake Municipal Library
Details: Read Ravenfall by Kalyn Josephson and join bi-weekly club meetings. First 15 registrants receive a free copy.
For More Information: Call 403-887-2130 or visit the library website

Easter Egg Paintables – The Crafty Unicorn Club:
Date and Time: Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: 5049-50 Avenue, Rimbey
Details: Paint in studio or take kits home. Prices from $10 to $30.
For More Information: Visit www.thecraftyunicornclub.com

Your Weekly Horoscope

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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Taurus winners with the luckiest number being 10.

This weeks edition is sponsored by:

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Aries (March 21 - April 20)

Are you happy with the way things are going in your life? If so, keep up the good work. The manner in which things begin often dictates how they will unfold. Lucky Numbers: 2, 4, 7, 27, 32, 44.

Gemini (May 22 - June 21)

Events may cause you to reveal hidden parts of your personality. Your deep interest and concern might bring out feelings that you normally keep to yourself. Lucky Numbers: 9, 11, 23, 39, 42, 49.

Taurus (April 21 - May 21)

Your relationships may deepen and grow on a very personal level. Your actions could lead you to a greater understanding and bonding. Lucky Numbers: 10, 13, 18, 28, 30, 44.

Cancer (June 22 - July 23)

Take the time to evaluate your relationships. You may need to work toward something more meaningful and less superficial. Lucky Numbers: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)

Those around you may feel confused about the future. These problems can easily be solved once you help them look a little closer to find solutions. Lucky Numbers: 12, 17, 22, 27, 34, 47.

Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)

You may find that your trust and commitment in your relationships reign high and that you are very accepting of the ups and downs that happen in your life. Lucky Numbers: 5, 12, 13, 19, 26, 39.

Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)

Tender feelings and dreams of love could help you to commit to a long-term relationship. You may feel very generous towards your mate. Lucky Numbers: 11, 12, 15, 17, 21, 25.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)

You could be more cooperative and receptive to the ideas of others. Your positive attitude will promote harmonious relationships for all concerned. Lucky Numbers: 16, 19, 26, 29, 36, 39.

Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)

You could meet a new love. If you have an opportunity to become more aware of who you are, your personal relationships may be more enjoyable.
Lucky Numbers: 1, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40.

Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)

Trust your instincts and your life will tend to align with your inner nature. Being in your own element is sure to encourage some creativity. Lucky Numbers: 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)

Becoming more in tune with your inner needs and tendencies will gradually mature your attitude and your overall approach to life. Lucky Numbers: 33, 37, 40, 43, 46, 48.

Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)

Be willing to sacrifice some benefits in order to live the life that suits you. Adopting this very wise attitude will help you to get your life back on track. Lucky Numbers: 2, 23, 25, 32, 37, 42.

Did you Know?

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Mower fever: People who are interested in lawnmowers might enjoy visiting the British Lawnmower Museum on their next trip to Southport in northern England. The exhibit has lots of interesting, old restored lawnmowers and other garden machinery, some dating back 200 years.
Doo-Wop: The Diamonds, a quartet of Canadian male vocalists, was a famous Doo-Wop group of the 1950s and early 1960s. Their song “Little Darlin” hit the charts in 1957. The Diamonds did lots of touring in North America at the time.
Read the dots: Braille, which consists of raised dots forming letters that can be deciphered by blind people using their fingers, was invented by Louis Braille in the early 1800s. Today, Braille has been adapted for use in nearly every language.
Look down: There is a subgenre of alternative rock music that originated in the United Kingdom in the 1980s called “shoegazing.” The musicians frequently use effects pedals and, therefore, look down at the floor a lot. This makes it appear as though they are gazing at their shoes.