Vol. 26 No. 2:50 December 14, 2020

© C

op

yright 2

02

0. N

o m

aterial, text or ad

vertising m

ay be rep

rod

uced

with

ou

t the exp

ress written

con

sent o

f the P

ublish

er.

e-mail coffeenewsguy@hotmail.com

online version atcoffeenewsonline.ca/centralalberta

www.centralalbertacoffeenews.com

Lacombe/Sylvan Lake/Blackfalds Edition

Coffee News®

Give holiday sales a boost this year!

yo uroury

For information, call or text 403-550-1886 or email coffeenewsguy@hotmail.com

Let us promote your business to our thousands of loyal

online followers!Coffee News

WE HAVE EXPANDED!

Visit our new location at:

#104 - 37 Beju Industrial Drive, Sylvan Lake

403.887.1080 | www.lakestoneinsurance.com

Identify the ad where “Newman” the Coffee News Guy is hidden for your chance to win.

Visit the contest page atwww.centralalbertacoffeenews.comand submit your entry today!

ENTER TOA $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE!

W

Good uL

in

c !k

Actual size

of thehidden graphic:

Where’s Newman?

Hot Clothes – Cool Accessories

You need to check us out!

ALL DONATIONS TO SYLVAN LAKE COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Bring in 5 non-perishable food items, receive 5% off any purchase (10 items = 10%!)

5004-50 St., Sylvan Lake | www.RedneckWearNTear.com

Call us at 403-864-8462

SUPPORT LOCAL!

MAKE SOMEONE

SPECIAL HAPPY THIS XMAS

WITH ONE OF OUR GIFT

CERTIFICATES

Cedar

memorials@wallahsigns.com www.wallahsigns.com

Aluminum

Digital LEDInstallations

EntranceSigns

ChannelLetters

SINCE1983

SIGNS

Coming

in the New

Year!

Coffee News

Coffee News

®

®

“Where’sthe ”?

Another creative contest for our valued offee News

readers...

Hint: We deliver a new issue each and every week to our 300+ locations!

Identify one of our mystery locations and you could win!

Details to follow in future issues and online at centralalbertacoffeenews.ca

u

u u

u

u

Windshields Mirrors Window Tinting Shower Doors Residential Windows Commercial Storefronts

u

RoyAl Glass

Bay #1, #2 Erickson Crescent403.887.0190

MON-FRI8 - 5

Award-Winning Service You Can Trust

W I N N E R

SMALLBUSINESS

OF THE YEAR

HH HHH H

#105, 159B Leva Ave. (Red Deer County) | Mon-Sat, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

403.986.2005 | www.simplyamish.com | www.okawamish.com

LIFETIME GUARANTEE

MANY STYLES. ONE STANDARD.

W... SAO LE N PN ROO MOTION 8 E 2N RD ES B DECEM

ff on O all% S5 im2 ply A sm eis sh a purch

Handmade Quality Furniture

403.347.7678 • # 6, 7667-50 Avenue, Red DeerSPORTSMEN’S DEN

THE

8995

REG. $129.95

$LIMITED QUANTITIES AVAILABLE

TOOL

SEE US FOR ALL YOUR HUNTING AND FISHING NEEDS!

Protect Your Home and Family and Enjoy Peace of Mind 24/7 with

24/7 Video Surveillance & Alarm Monitoring • 2-Way Voice SecurityFire & CO Monitoring • Flood & Freeze Detection • Home Automation

INTERACTIVE CUSTOMIZED SYSTEMS FOR ANY BUDGET

For Your FREE Consultation and Quote, call 587-802-2272

PROFESSIONALINSTALLATION

NO HIDDENFEES!

Visit us online at www.CentralAlbertaSecurity.ca

(Flip bottom of page for answers)

What’s HappeningNon profit organizations and charities – promote your upcoming event here free of

charge! Complete our event submission page at www.centralalbertacoffeenews.com.

Everybody’s Talking

Quoteable Quotes

More than cherry soda: When people grab a soda, the roster of flavours usually includes such things as cola, strawberry soda, ginger ale, and limeade. Now, a soft drink company based in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, may have won the competition for the weirdest soda flavours. The company, called Kimura Beverage, has produced sodas with flavours that include pickled plums, curry, melon bread, and eel. Developing the flavours is no small undertaking, as it can take up to a year to get it just right.

Plastic plant: A woman from California recently had a big surprise. Caelie Wilkes loves plants. She had a succulent that she carefully looked after for two years, watering it on a schedule. Its beautiful green leaves always seemed healthy. One day, Wilkes decided to transplant her pride and joy into a bigger pot. Imagine her shock when she discovered that the succulent was fake; it had no roots and was glued onto a piece of Styrofoam that was covered with dirt. Luckily, Wilkes has a sense of humour. She posted her story, which garnered lots of funny and sympathetic comments.

Snail power: When thinking about pets, most people conjure up images of cats, dogs, bunny rabbits, parrots, and maybe even pot-bellied pigs. But snails? That is the choice of Pepper Apollo, a woman from the United Kingdom who cares for approximately 150 of the creatures. She started collecting them a few years ago when she found some near her workplace. Today, she keeps her large collection of tiny pets in tiered terrariums where they live a luxurious, well-fed life. Apollo genuinely feels that each one of her little charges has its own personality.

Animal sanctuary: A couple in India love wildlife. In 1998, wildlife photographer Aditya Singh and his artist wife, Poonam Singh, started purchasing farm land near the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, northern India. Farmers happily sold their land because the big cats on the reserve threatened farmers’ livelihoods. The couple has allowed the forest to regrow on the land, and today it is a lush home for tigers, leopards, wild boars, and other animals. The Singhs even dug watering holes for the animals. Now that these predators have the food and water they need, they are not as much of a threat to farmers.

Trivia1. Yale University is located in the U.S. state of New York orConnecticut?2. The koala bear sleeps an average of 20 hours a day – T/F?3. IKEA is best known for what?4. In karate, what colour belt represents the highest level – redor black?5. Who wrote the popular novel Doctor Zhivago?

“Happiness lies in the consciousness we have of it.” ~ George Sand

“Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight.” ~ Benjamin Franklin

xxxxxxx

* Looking to volunteer during these weird time (times in which we’re asked to limit contact)? The Town of Sylvan Lake invites you to consider its Friendly Callers Program! Friendly Callers are matched with seniors in the community, who often face feelings of isolation. Check in and chat about the weather, family, current events, or heck – recite poetry or sing country songs! Whether you are a senior interested in receiving calls as part of the program, or you are interested in volunteering, please email volunteer@sylvanlake.ca.

* The Town of Sylvan Lake invites you to take a Twinkle Tour any time now through January 2. With beautiful light displays all over town, pack up the family for a self-guided walking or driving tour and take in the beauty of the season. Use the online map we provide (www.sylvanlake.ca/TwinkleTourLocations) or create your own route.

* The Mary C. Moore Public Library in Lacombe presents The 2020 Gingerbread House Contest. Send us photos of your creations between December 1 and 18; photo entries will be displayed at the library. Houses will be judged for design, decoration, creativity and presumed flavour. Prizes awarded on December 21. For more information, please visit www.lacombelibrary.com.

Carpet • Upholstery • Tile

Have your home or officeprofessionally cleaned and

disinfected!

403.782.2233403.357.9802littlegrimlincarpetcare.ca

IICRCCERTIFIED

403.346.2597 | www.reddeersewing.com

Unit 115, 2004-50 Avenue • Southpointe Common, Red Deeremail sales@reddeersewing.com

Open Tues-Sat, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

in gear!sewing projects

Sew Winter may be near... Time to get your

Get What’s YoursA2, 5043 - 50A Street, Sylvan Lake

P: 403-887-2234 F: 403-887-3223 E: HRBLOCKSL@telus.net

We look forward to serving you again in 2021!

HOURS: Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

OPEN YEAR ROUND

INSTANTREFUND

PAY WITHREFUND

s Greon ets ina

ge

sS ’

FULL SERVICE AND REPAIRS

By appointment only: 403-887-8793

Bay 9, 4 Erickson Cres., Sylvan Lakewww.attireperformance.com

from all of us at

3 TUNE-UPS3 EXHAUST 3 TIRES 3 DIESEL

PERFORMANCE3

erryMhristmC as

from Bryon and Sue at

location for#

104-4 cuendet industrial way403-887-6437

Monday -Saturday10-9

from

Sunday 11-7

products cannabis1sylvan

lake’s

locally ownedlocally staffed

Season’s Gree ingst

READINGS WITH SUSAN403-350-1015

Call or text for an appointment

Glenn’s Gift Shop Weekly

Bay 7, 6850-52 Ave., Red Deer 403.356.9663

Follow us on

Check us out at

Social distancing protocols in place to ensure your safety

NEW HOURS:

10 AM-5 PM MON-SAT

*

NEED TODETOX?

403-342-HEMP (4367)5211 GAETZ AVENUE, RED DEER. OPEN 10 AM-11 PM EVERY DAY

FOLLOWUS ON

DRUG TEST SUPPLIES

NUMEROUS CANNABIS ACCESSORIES

HEMPZLOTION

16 oz. 2 for $40

Now taking consignments for our

Starting 5 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2021 and

closing 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Firearms • Ammunition • Antiques and all hunting related items

ONLINE TIMED AUCTION

Visit www.crendeavors.caand click on the link at the top of the page

403.340.0109

s

403-782-1666

ICY ROADS

ARE HERE

5511 Wolf Creek Drive, Lacombe

...but if youneed us,

never fear.Fix Auto is near!

https://fixauto.com/lacombe

CAUTION

onp lio neh !SClick ‘n order from

“Your Yarn Destination”

craftylady.ca

ne atlino

NOW OPEN

Trisha Rolfsen DD

1-403-887-7118103-25 Beju Ind. Dr., Sylvan Lake

© Published with permission by Fargy InkFor available franchise opportunities, visit www.coffeenewscanada.com

Did You Know...

On the Lighter Side

Sound the siren: The first civilian ambulances were horse and buggy teams that carried medical equipment and were used to pick up patients in New York City. Dr. Edward L. Dalton of Bellevue Hospital started the service in 1869.

Northern player: Jordin Tootoo was the first player of Inuk descent to play in the National Hockey League. From Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, in northern Canada, his career started with the Nashville Predators in 2003. He retired in 2018.

Fast wave: Tsunamis, those enormous waves that can cause harm to coastal regions, occur most often in the Pacific Ocean’s Ring of Fire. They can travel across the ocean at speeds of up to 800 kilometres (500 miles) an hour.

Protein source: Lots of people put tofu into their stir-fries. This soybean product is made from pressing soymilk curds into blocks. Tofu is a source of protein and is enjoyed by those who want protein from a substitute for meat.

Skating phenom: Sonja Henie was a famous figure skater. Born in Oslo, Norway, in 1912, she won many medals in competitions, including three golds in the Winter Olympics of 1928, 1932, and 1936. She died in 1969.

Hotel sign: “Our towels are so fluffy, it will be hard to put them in your suitcase.”

The absentminded professor saw a sign on his door that said, “Back in 30 minutes.” So he sat down to wait.

A baby brightens up a home. Since ours came, the lights have been on all night!

Life is like high school algebra. Every time you solve one problem, the teacher is waiting to give you another.

Answers

Trivia answers: 1. Connecticut 2. True 3. Homefurnishings 4. Red 5. Boris Pasternak

Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Scorpiowinners, with the luckiest number being 8.

ARIES(March 21 - April 20) You may be so excited about having learned something new that you can hardly stop thinking and talking about it. You might consider sharing these developments with others. LuckyNumbers: 3, 6, 9, 33, 36, 39.TAURUS(April 21 - May 21) Don’t allow the comments of others to frustrate you or ruin your plans. Simply do something that is more fun. You might be in too good a mood to get bogged down. Lucky Numbers: 5, 10, 17, 22, 37, 43.GEMINI(May 22 - June 21) You may have a positive, “can-do” attitude. Your physical energy and stamina might be high. Feeling energetic could enable you to go after challenges with gusto. Lucky Numbers:11, 19, 21, 29, 31, 39.CANCER(June 22 - July 22) You may feel very compassionate and motivated to aim high. Inspiration, imagination, and dreams might help you to be in touch with your higher forces. Lucky Numbers: 2, 17, 22, 27,34, 40.LEO(July 23 - Aug. 23) Self-confidence and physical energy may run very high. You might undertake any challenge that confronts you. Competition could help you toassert yourself. Lucky Numbers: 12, 15, 23, 33, 38, 49.VIRGO(Aug. 24 - Sept. 23) Explore your ideas of desires and transformation. You may feel pressure to change, but try to eliminate stress in your life and reach your goals. Lucky Numbers: 1, 4, 14, 24,34, 44.

LIBRA(Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) You might act on your passions, but try not to go to extremes. Stay clear about your purpose so that you can succeedwithout harming yourself or others. Lucky Numbers: 6, 9,16, 19, 24, 37.SCORPIO(Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You may feel more compassionate and intuitive. You might be much morewilling to empathize, and you could find that some people really do need your help. Lucky Numbers: 8, 11, 15, 25, 35, 45.SAGITTARIUS(Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) You may have an impulse to experiment with new methods or routines. Someone might invite you to do something new. If you go along with them, you may be glad you did. LuckyNumbers: 1, 2, 3, 11, 22, 33.CAPRICORN(Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) You may feel pressured to think hard and fast, and to handle many small details. Your quick reaction might help youobtain the great accomplishmentsyou deserve. Lucky Numbers:21, 26, 29, 31, 36, 39.AQUARIUS(Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) You may meet all of your social obligations. You might learn not to take things so personally. Listening well could help you to understand how to improve your relationships. LuckyNumbers: 12, 21, 22, 33, 39, 41.PISCES(Feb. 20 - March 20) You may need to take a real break from your daily routine. You might find that the solace will provide you with a much needed inner or spiritual rejuvenation. Lucky Numbers: 6, 9, 13, 16, 19, 21.

Your Weekly HoroscopeINSURANCE CLAIMS

WELCOME!

ROOFING u SIDING u FRAMING u DRYWALL u MORE

587.378.7663 • www.JVRoofingSiding.comCALL US FOR YOUR FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTE:

Tinnitus Therapyavailable using new Styletto • Did you know all seniors and

low income adults qualify for $900-$2400 towards hearing aids?

• Rechargeable hearing aids• Financing for hearing aids

•••

Unique and beautifully designed

hearing aid

Signia Styletto

*SAFETY PROTOCOLS IN PLACE. PLEASE CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT

403.786.2020 • 3-5832 Hwy 2A, Lacombe

STILL OPENDURING COVID-19 AS WE ARE AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE*

Amazing Mo tve a In s I enc tivenCA KENM ZIE COURT A RP TA M E N T S

For a viewing, callCarol at 403-550-2645

• #81 MacKenzie Ranch Way, Lacombe•

• security depositSeniors 50+ pay $500

•

403-782-74874714 Hwy 2A, Lacombe | sudsdetailing.ca

5% from all detailing services donated to local Santas Anonymous!

R Y A N N O S K E GIFTCERTIFICATESAVAILABLE!

This SpaceIs Available

Book NOW to ensurea spot in upcoming issues

403.346.4141Call Bryon now at

Coffee News KELLYGELDERMAN

*Not to be usedin conjunction

with other discounts or promotions.

®

403.887.201861 Beju Ind. Drive

Sylvan Lake

Kelly will receive 2 medium gourmet pizzas and

4 non-stop soft drinks (approx. $70 value*) from

our contest sponsor

is our NovemberRural Contest

Winner!