ONLINE EDITION

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

Aug 25th 2025

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Everybody’s Talking

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Love letter: A group of Croatians was cleaning up a beach in their local area. Among all the junk they found was a bottle, which one group member almost threw away with the rest of the garbage. It’s lucky he took second look, for inside the bottle was a love letter written by a Canadian from the coastal province of Nova Scotia. The letter was written in 1985 and that bottle traveled a long way over a period of many years. It crossed the Atlantic Ocean, then floated through the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas before reaching Croatia. The letter was from someone named Jonathan who had written to a girl named Mary.

Braying donkey: There is a donkey in Brussels, Belgium named Lola that became famous for more than one reason. Lola was part of the cast of a play called “The Palestinian” which was being staged at a local cultural center and the audience loved her. However, during the play, Lola lived in an unconventional place for a donkey, the first floor balcony of an apartment building. Unfortunately, the neighbors did not applaud her constant braying. Her keeper and the cultural center’s director were not happy about the complaints, but had to find a new temporary home for the animal actress until the play ended its run.

Right or left? Researchers at the University of Adelaide in South Australia have found evidence that left-pawed dogs may be more aggressive than right-pawed dogs. Just like left- and right-handedness in humans, some dogs show a preference for using one paw over the other when doing a tricky task. In the study, 75 dogs of different breeds were observed attempting to get food out of a cylindrical toy. The researchers identified which paw each dog favored. Owners of the left-pawed canines were more likely to report that their dogs were aggressive, especially when approached by strangers.

Mars mission: There is a trip of a lifetime being planned for a few lucky people, but there is a catch; none of the travelers will ever come home again. Actually, it’s not really a trip, it’s a mission. The destination is Mars and the estimated time of departure is unknown, but possibly within the next 10 to 25 years. Dubbed “Mars Project One,” this space mission is being planned by Dutch entrepreneur Bas Landorp. When he asked for volunteers, 80,000 people from 120 countries expressed interest. For the project, modules would be set up on Mars with robots, then carefully selected voyagers would be sent every four years to build a settlement on the planet. Time will tell if this $6 billion dream comes true!

Quotable Quotes

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“Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn’t know you left open.”

— John Barrymore

“Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship.”

— Margaret Mead

Trivia

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In a personal ad, the abbreviation ANI means what?
How many sides does a dodecagon have – 12, 16 or 18?
Finish this popular saying: “Birds of a feather …..
In coffee shop slang, what is meant by “cake in a cup”?
Septuplets consist of how many babies?

▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼

What’s Happening

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Aug 2025

Red Deer

GrammaLink-Africa presents A Quirky Climate Change Fashion Show:
Date & Time: Saturday, September 6, 2 p.m.
Location: Sunnybrook United Church (12 Stanton Street), Red Deer
Details: Fundraiser in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Free will offering.
For More Information: 403‑347‑2776, [email protected].

Sylvan Lake • Gasoline Alley • Springbrook • Penhold

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library — Book to Movie Club:
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 27, 6:30–8 p.m.
Location: Lakeshore Café, Sylvan Lake
Details: Read the book and/or watch the movie, then meet to discuss. August’s selection is One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Request the book and/or movie, or pick up a copy at the Library — extras available. Please visit the library website for full details.
For More Information: See the library website.

Lacombe • Blackfalds • Rimbey • Bentley

Music in the Park:
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 27, 6:30 p.m. (concerts run through August)
Location: Echo Stage (south side of the Lacombe Memorial Centre)
Details: Enjoy local and regional musicians. Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets. Featured August 27: King of Foxes.

Lacombe Police Service Community BBQ — 125 Years:
Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: 5301 Wolf Creek Drive, Lacombe
Details: Burger, pop and chips $5. All proceeds support Lacombe Victim Services. Bring your appetite, your friends, and your community spirit!

Your Weekly Horoscope

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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favor Sagittarius winners with the luckiest number being 9.

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Aries (March 21 - April 20)

Your intuition and deep compassion may enable you to sympathize with those whose interests may have been neglected.
Lucky Numbers: 1, 8, 29, 32, 46, 47.

Gemini (May 22 - June 21)

As your creative abilities are rejuvenated, tap into your original talents. You may find that you could become more spontaneous and inventive, as a result.
Lucky Numbers: 4, 21, 32, 40, 47, 49.

Taurus (April 21 - May 21)

This may be an ideal time for you to express your love to friends and that special someone. A new romance may be on the horizon.
Lucky Numbers: 3, 16, 20, 25, 26, 38.

Cancer (June 22 - July 23)

You may feel a need to begin a spiritual quest. By doing so, your faith and devotion could increase and become stronger. Such dedication may ensure that your goals are met.
Lucky Numbers: 7, 18, 19, 20, 34, 47.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)

Experiment with new circles of friends and adventures. Accept the invitation of an acquaintance to do something exciting that you’ve never done before. Lucky Numbers: 18, 23, 28, 41, 40, 45.

Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)

Reach out to others with your sensitivity and positive energy. Succeed in reaching your goals with good-natured enthusiasm and a sense of adventure.
Lucky Numbers: 1, 4, 6, 16, 25, 27.

Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)

If you need some stimulation for your creative mind, your strong sense of adventure may help you to achieve something innovative, daring, liberating and challenging.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 24, 25, 26, 35, 39.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)

Working energetically with a clear objective in mind could advance your professional goals. Others may support your projects, but your leadership is a key issue.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 15, 17, 27, 28, 39.

Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)

This could be a very productive time for romantic and artistic endeavors for you. It’s very possible to give of yourself without losing your creativity along the way.
Lucky Numbers: 9, 22, 27, 33, 42, 49.

Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)

If you feel mentally quick and reactive, allow the remarks of others to pass without your comments. Try to be patient and more perceptive with issues surrounding you.
Lucky Numbers: 3, 10, 21, 32, 35, 38.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)

If you feel that you have enough energy to do more and take on bigger challenges, now may be the time to do so. Begin to implement your plans in order to reach your ultimate goals.
Lucky Numbers: 1, 6, 21, 33, 42, 47.

Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)

Meet new people and try something different. You may find greater stimulation, fresh ideas and more creativity if you are able to let go of the old routines.
Lucky Numbers: 8, 11, 16, 17, 38, 47.

Did you Know?

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Big baby: Baby elephant seals don’t stay small for long. Because the mother elephant seal’s milk is amazingly rich, compared to the milk of most other mammals, it allows the babies to gain weight quickly.
Creative collage: Creating collages made out of such things as newspaper clippings and leaves is a popular activity for young children. The word “coller” comes from the French language and means to glue.
Sandy place: The Sahara Desert, located in northern Africa, takes up nearly 10 percent of the continent. About 25 percent of the Sahara is made up of sand dunes that can be as high as 180 meters (590 ft.)
Canadian writer: Many Canadian readers are familiar with Margaret Atwood, an award-winning writer who has penned numerous novels, as well as short stories, poems and non-fiction. Her 1985 novel, “The Handmaid’s Tale,” was made into a movie.
Grand slam: The prestigious tennis tournament known as Wimbledon, which takes place at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London, England, got its start in 1877. It is the oldest tennis tournament in the world.

On the Lighter Side

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Tom: “Our bank has just gone through a reorganization.”
Sam: “What was the problem?”
Tom: “We found we had more vice presidents than depositors.”

What travels around the world, yet stays in one spot?
A postage stamp!

Every dog has his day. And those with crooked tails have their week ends.

Sally (age 5): “Mommy, how do angels get their nightgowns on over their wings?”

Mary: “For the dance next week, we’re asked to wear something that matches our husband’s hair, so I’m wearing black.”
Betty: “Oh, dear, I’d better not go!”