ONLINE EDITION

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

June 9th, 2025

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Everybody’s Talking

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Financial incentive: Art galleries with a goal to increase attendance might want to try a ploy attempted by artist Thomas Georgeson of Buckinghamshire County, England. Georgeson hid a blank cheque for £8,000 ($12,600 US) in the county’s Milton Keynes Gallery, offering to sign it over to the lucky finder. Although gallery representatives did not know about Georgeson’s plan ahead of time, they were thrilled that someone offered their own money for a publicity attempt. The stunt brought out more people to the gallery, many that had never been there before.
Fast runners: People who visit Spain, specifically the city of Pamplona in the northern part of the country, should get ready for an exciting time. The city hosts the famous San Fermin Festival, a nine-day fiesta. Many thousands of local Spaniards and tourists from all over the world converge on the city to witness the main event, The Encierro, which is the running of the bulls through the streets, and behind those willing to run ahead of the animals. The people who choose to participate must be 18 or over and be athletic, nimble and have enough nerve to run the 903-yard route through four city streets.
Pearl of a hotel: Alexander Marchenko loves his home in the Khakassia region of Siberia so much that he wanted to share its beauty with others, so he is building a hotel for tourists. But this is no ordinary hotel. Based on his enjoyment of the movie, “Pirates of the Caribbean,” Marchenko is creating a pirate ship he’s named The Black Pearl. Made of pine and cedar, this 69-foot-long ship, located on the Yenisei River, will be able to house visitors, but won’t be taking them on a cruise, as it is attached to a wooden pontoon. There will be lots of details, such as masts and rope ladders, to add to the experience.
Cool workspace: The headquarters of Red Bull in the Soho district of London, England, is touted as having one of the top office designs in the country. Created by Jump Studios, the three-floor office features a super modern look, even though it is located in a renovated 19th century building. The top floor of the office has a glass box with an outdoor terrace and great views of the city. That is where visitors and employees arrive via elevator, and from there go down to the other floors below. There are lots of high, open spaces that are used in interesting ways. One area has a video wall three stories high, and a person can actually use a long slide that occupies another spot. Whee!

Quotable Quotes

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“The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.”

— Moliere
“True happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done, the zest of creating things new.”

— Antoine de Saint-Exupery

“The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.”

— Mark Caine

Trivia

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What does it mean to ‘get there with both feet’?
What is the average lifespan of a giant tortoise?
In medical terminology, what does the abbreviation p.r.n. mean?
Who is the patron saint of librarians?
What popular non-meat patty is made from ground vegetables?

▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼

What’s Happening

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June 2025

Red Deer

Latin Festival – Capstone
Date & Time: Saturday, June 14, 1–9 p.m.
Location: Canada 150 Square, Capstone, Red Deer
Details: Celebrate Latin culture with live music, food, a Latin market, and more.
For More Information: Email [email protected]

Hearts of Harmony Chorus Presents “Nothing But Blue Skies”
Date & Time: Saturday, June 21, 2 p.m.
Location: Living Stones Church, 2020-40 Avenue, Red Deer
Details: Musical performance by the Hearts of Harmony Chorus. Tickets $30 (ages 13+), $15 (ages 7–12), free for children 6 and under.
For More Information: Call Hilary at 403-358-2977 or contact a chorus member.

Lacombe and Blackfalds

Community Grant Opportunity – City of Lacombe
Details: $100,000 in available funds to support events, arts, recreation, and culture initiatives in Lacombe.
For More Information: Call 403-782-1251 or visit lacombe.ca/grantonline Lacombe 06-02-25

Watercolour Paint Night: Beginner Florals
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 5, 7 p.m.
Location: Kinsmen Library Program Room, Mary C. Moore Public Library
Details: Free class for adults and teens. Create floral art cards. No experience needed.
For More Information: Email [email protected] or visit the library website

Sylvan Lake

Lemonade Day – Young Entrepreneurs
Date & Time: Saturday, June 14, 12–4 p.m.
Location: Various locations around Sylvan Lake
Details: Support local youth as they run lemonade stands across town, showcasing their entrepreneurial skills.
For More Information: Visit lemonadeday.org/sylvan-lake

Your Weekly Horoscope

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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Capricorn winners with the luckiest number being 4.

This weeks edition is sponsored by:

All Canadian Painting

Aries (March 21 - April 20)

Your ingenious ideas could come to the forefront. This may make it difficult for you to settle for old plans. Share your enthusiasm and spontaneous insights with those who matter. Lucky Numbers: 22, 28, 29, 38, 43, 48.

Gemini (May 22 - June 21)

You may find that you have the ability to communicate well and with great compassion. Being open to new ideas will help you undergo major changes in your life. Lucky Numbers: 23, 25, 39, 43, 48, 49.

Taurus (April 21 - May 21)

You may feel compelled to invent or come up with very original solutions to a problem. Others could honour your creativity and originality by setting a plan into action. Lucky Numbers: 3, 7, 11, 29, 39, 43.

Cancer (June 22 - July 23)

Exciting news could involve some new people and new ideas coming onto the scene. You could find yourself on a new journey that you never would have imagined. Lucky Numbers: 23, 25, 39, 43, 48, 49.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)

Your creative, artistic projects could bring you much success and fame. Cooperation and recognition from your superiors may result in regard to the quality of work you’ve submitted. Lucky Numbers: 1, 11, 12, 17, 21, 24.

Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)

A loved one may not be willing to go along with your plans. Don’t allow them to make all the decisions. Use your creative imagination to find better methods of persuasion. Lucky Numbers: 5, 8, 13, 20, 27, 43.

Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)

With your sensible state of mind, limitations and delays lifted now could allow you to make good decisions, enabling you to bring your ideas to light. Lucky Numbers: 9, 19, 26, 35, 37, 48.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)

If you’re in a philosophical mood about life, you may also be inspired to give your ideas the test of time to see if they can be turned into reality. Lucky Numbers: 4, 6, 27, 28, 43, 48.

Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)

Philosophical discussions and analysis may peak your psychological interest. Planning will help you to take a better look at the “bigger picture” more clearly.
Lucky Numbers: 19, 31, 34, 35, 37, 40.

Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)

You may feel compelled to do something to express your love for family and be more interested in pleasing others in creating some harmony at home. Lucky Numbers: 5, 8, 13, 25, 35, 41.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)

The world of imagination, fantasy, art or mysticism could be very appealing to you. Your unique talents may open creative opportunities. Lucky Numbers: 4, 15, 17, 22, 48, 49.

Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)

Take all the time that you need to effectively communicate your ideas to others. You have to be able to express the passion you feel in order to make them understand. Lucky Numbers: 5, 13, 22, 30, 36, 47.

Did you Know?

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Best of the best: Violin players are quite familiar with the term Stradivarius. This type of violin was made by Antonio Stradivari and his descendants during the 17th and 18th centuries. These violins can be worth millions today.
Pen name: George Orwell, the famed British author of 1984 and Animal Farm, was not born with that name, which he adopted as a pen name. The name his parents gave him was Eric Arthur Blair.
Nighttime snack: Aardvarks stay out of the hot African sun by sleeping most of the day in their underground burrows. These nocturnal mammals emerge at night to sniff out termites with their long noses and great sense of smell.
Love of trains: Collecting model trains is not a hobby just for young boys and girls. Many adults also have a love for the pastime, including rock stars Neil Young and Rod Stewart, as well as actors Donald Sutherland and Kevin Costner.
Back in time: The reason why people get goose bumps when they are cold dates back to their ancient ancestors. There was a time when people had more body hair and goose bumps raised the hair on the skin to better insulate against the cold.

On the Lighter Side

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Why didn’t Noah fish very often? He only had two worms.

Political speaker: “What we need is a working majority and then—”
Voice of the voter: “Better reverse that. What we really need is a majority working!”

A little girl was describing her first experience with an elevator.
“We got into a little room and the upstairs came down,” she said.

Prejudice: A device that enables you to form opinions without getting the facts.

A cat is said to have nine lives, a pedestrian only one.