Small Town Banter: Recent Episodes
Parkland County Library
Join hosts Lareina and Britney from Parkland County Libraries as they dive into what is going on in the Parkland County community, local events, and good old-fashioned Albertan humor. Small Town Banter is designed to connect you with your community from the comfort of your home.
In this episode James and Lareina revel in the amazing goodwill happening in our communities. Books, events and music, oh my! Plus, a prickle of porcupines or a thunder of dragons would love to be discovered.
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Welcome James Bryl to the podcast and wonderful success to Britney on her new path. What are the unique details that make up Valentine's Day, besides a good laugh that is good for the heart.
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Yes, we laugh at our own jokes, and we are ok with that.
In this episode, we are talking about funny Halloween costumes, our favorite candy, and more.
Info:
-Library Programs: https://pclibraries.ca/programs/fall-2022
-Stony Plain Multicultural Centre ghost tours: https://multicentre.org/ghost-tours/
-Pan Solo: https://people.com/food/calif-bakery-creates-6-foot-pan-solo-carbonite-statue-dough-exclusive/
Britney's book of the week: https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=1924620
Lareina's book of the week: https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=2&cn=1909829
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After a bit of a hiatus, we are oh so happy to be back in your ears. Today we are chatting about all the exciting new things happening at Parkland County Libraries, some fresh new reads, and the Truth behind Frozen that Disney never told you.
Library programs: https://pclibraries.ca/programs/summer-2022
Book of the week:
Mexican Gothic -https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&type=Keyword&term=Mexican%20gothic&by=KW&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=TOM=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Love Your Life - https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=1847843
Weird news:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/woman-falls-in-toilet_n_62633b05e4b0ea625c073d1e
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Join us as we dive into back to school with almost-third-grader Abby! We are so proud to have her as our third special guest on the podcast.
This week we are talking about back to school!
The details:
Parkland County School Division Covid 19 info: https://www.psd.ca/schools/covid-19-info
Lariena's book of the week: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte https://bit.ly/3sOKIkC
Britney's Book of the week: How Stella learned to talk By Christina Hunger https://bit.ly/3jl8AJK
Library eResources for homework help: https://pclibraries.ca/eresources
Weird News: ://www.inputmag.cohttpsm/style/adidas-mccarten-ned-flanders-the-simpsons-sneakers-shoes-price-release-date
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In this episode Britney and Lareina take opposing sides whether they believe it or not and discuss the validity of the Moon landing and the Moon in general. The gals thoroughly enjoy the banter and fun of it all. Lareina's only regret of the day was not referring to the Moon as a giant metal Kinder- Egg, just to see Britney's reaction :)
Drive Happiness
https://drivehappiness.ca/ride-program/
Spruce Grove Library Senior's Program
https://sgpl.ca/programs/coffee-and-crib-2
Parkland County Libraries Fall Programming
https://pclibraries.ca/
Book of the week: Rangers Apprentice by John Flanagan & What Milo Saw by Virginia McGregor
https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/
The moon landing was real and here is why:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2018/12/12/heres-your-proof-that-we-landed-on-the-moon-steph-curry/?sh=1bcd472d49d9
https://www.flickr.com/photos/projectapolloarchive/albums
https://www.iop.org/explore-physics/moon/how-do-we-know-we-went-to-the-moon#gref
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWBYAxhH3u4
The moon landing was suspicious and the Moon is a giant metal Kinder-egg in the sky:
https://www.gaia.com/article/the-hollow-moon-theory-is-the-moon-an-artificial-satellite
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In this episode Britney and Lareina talk about something they have no business talking about....COWS! MOOOving into a topic they barely know about, they forge ahead to supply new and exciting content to Parkland County folks. Listen and learn about cows and color, plastic cows and cow pageants.
Book of the week: The Life of Cows by Rosemond Young & The John Rebus Series by Ian Rankin
https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/
Drive Happiness
https://drivehappiness.ca/ride-program/
Safe Internet Exchange Zone
https://www.sprucegrove.org/government/news/parkland-rcmp-introduce-safe-internet-exchange-zone-for-area-residents/
Parkland County Libraries Fall Programming
https://pclibraries.ca/
Cow Trivia
https://www.almanac.com/content/can-animals-predict-weather-animal-proverbs
Cattle Global Ranking
https://beef2live.com/story-world-cattle-inventory-ranking-countries-0-106905
Plastic and Cattle
https://cosmosmagazine.com/science/chemistry/stomach-that-liquid-from-cow-stomachs-digests-plastic/
Cows and Seaweed
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/mar/18/cows-seaweed-methane-emissions-scientists#:~:text=4%20months%20old-,Feeding%20cows%20seaweed%20could%20cut,emissions%20by%2082%25%2C%20scientists%20say&text=Researchers%20who%20put%20a%20small,greenhouse%20gas%2C%20into%20the%20atmosphere.
Russian Cow Pageant
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/village-holds-bizarre-cow-beauty-23156170
Weird news
https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/cow-appreciation-day/
To post cow costumes or any animal costume pictures
www.podcasts@pclibraries.ca
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About this episode:
Screen time is something that has been on our minds now that school is out and kids or looking for something fun to do, and it has us at Small Town Banter thinking - can video games and technology be beneficial to the mind? In moderation of course! Lareina and Britney both left the conversation pro- video games, but we want to know what you think! Let us know by emailing us at podcasts@pclibraries.ca
Small Town Banter is proud to say we have our SECOND great guest this week: Cody Zatorski, listen as we put this self proclaimed "gamer" to the test! A big thank you to our guests for putting up with us.
Register for Walking Book Club:
https://yrl2017.wufoo.com/forms/pa2rv1901467hh/
Book of the week:
Lareina's pick: Geronimo Stilton marco Polo (graphic Novel) https://bit.ly/3xzI7Ne
Britney's pick: Chloe & Cartoon It's a Cat thing https://bit.ly/3r1BctG
Resources:
Video Games as literacy - https://bit.ly/3e9duqf
Nascar literacy- https://bit.ly/2TTS2yD
Weird News:
https://bit.ly/2Voyd2z
*Please note that some of the weird news in this link may not be suitable for younger readers.
Contact us:
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Disclaimer:
We promise that we are not experts on any subject, Small Town Banter just wants to bring different subjects to your ears. Neither Lareina, Britney nor anyone at Parkland County libraries are here to tell you how you should think or what you should believe. We are simply here to try and put a smile on the faces of everyone in our community.
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Summer Reading season is finally upon us and we couldn't be more happy. Join us as we jump right in to all of the new summer programs, events and activities going on at all five of the Parkland County Libraries. We also have an extra special first guest, find out what's trending with different age ranges - and we find out what really happens when a Unicorn poops...among other things.
Parkland County Summer Programs: https://pclibraries.ca/programs/summer-programs
Book Picks:
When Unicorns poop - https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=1&cn=1776960
A series of Unfortunate Events - https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&pos=11&cn=1807182
This weeks weird news:
A whole lot of Spongebob - https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/4-year-old-hacks-mom-s-amazon-prime-account-orders-51-boxes-of-spongebob-squarepants-popsicles-1.5420155
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In this episode Britney and Lareina celebrate Indigenous month and discuss Indigenous authors and reading platforms. They discuss Talking Rock Tours through out Alberta and the unique experience that would be. Finally, the Badland Guardian is talked about and Lareina is passionate about its origin...or rather, her version of its origin.
Book of the week: When We Are Kind by Monique Gray Smith & Have You Filled A Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud
https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/
Indiginous Praire Ebook Collection:
http://prl.cantookstation.com/
Richard Van Camp:
https://richardvancamp.com/
Empowering the Spirit:
https://empoweringthespirit.ca/
Talking Rock Tours:
https://www.talkingrocktours.com/
Badland Guardian:
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-badlands-guardian-walsh-alberta
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This episode Britney and Lareina celebrate fathers and step fathers and really any of the wonderful men that are positive influences in children's lives. They touch on Ernest Hemmingway, Darth Vader and Charles Ingles. Also, the ladies talk about a man who has something in common with Jonah from biblical times. Hint: It involves a whale!!
Summer Reading 2021 registration:
https://pclibraries.ca/
Books of the Week: Dad, How Do I? by Rob Kenny & I Will Give You The Sun by Jandy Nelson
https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/
News of the Week: Man Swallowed by Whale.
https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/
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In this episode Britney and Lareina explore the last frontier on earth....the ocean. Discussing aliens and octopus, which may be one in the same. The ladies learn a little more about each other with rapid fire questions to round off this fun podcast.
Book of the week: Memory Man by David Baldacci & A Place Called Here by Cecelia Ahern
https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/
Niagara Falls Aquarium Red Octopus naming
https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/local/aquarium-of-niagara-holds-naming-contest-for-new-octopus/71-64753709-43d4-4e1b-a8b4-8bc8658fda7c
Upswing in Alberta 911 Alien Sighting Calls
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/aliens-are-coming-alberta-rcmp-911-dispatchers-fielding-calls-about-ufo-sightings-1.6011091
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In this episode Britney and Lareina point out camping tips that are sure to add to your entire camping experience. Add a segment on books, good things for the week and a few questioning thoughts on social cues. With that you have an entertaining break in your day. Don't forget the Battle of the Josh's!!
Adult Subscription bags, Inventor's Club bags, Storytime bags, Spa bags, Teen Lit Loot bags:
https://pclibraries.ca/
Book of the week: Bird box by Josh Malerman & National Geographic Cat Science Unleashed
https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/
Geocaching:
https://www.geocaching.com/play
Battle of the Josh's:
https://www.npr.org/2021/04/25/990714129/there-can-only-be-one-battle-of-the-joshes-brings-hundreds-to-nebraska
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Turns out the Universe is a pretty big place. In this episode Britney and Lareina discuss a teenager going to Mars and update the ozone 30 years after the fact. But that is ok because it gave them a chance to talk about fascinator hats.
Made to Order:
https://pclibraries.ca/
Builder Club Registration:
https://pclibraries.ca/
Book of the week: The Sister Brothers by Patrick deWitt & Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/
Alyssa Carson Mars Astronaut:
https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/alyssa-carson-on-a-misson-to-mars/13286824
BBC Interactive Universe Program:
http://www.bbc.com/future/bespoke/20140304-how-big-is-space-interactive/
News segment/Porcupine Plain, Saskatchewan - Beaver Theft
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/porcupine-plain-beavers-stolen-posts-1.6023246
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Britney and Lareina delve into all forms of superhero's. Family, friends, coworkers and amazing teenage community members. Let's not forget the fantasy world of D/C and Marvel. Add a Pink Power Ranger, Pippi Longstocking and Zena Warrior Princess....really sky's the limit. We have a baker...just not butcher or a candle stick maker on this episode :)
The Champions of the Parkland County Libraries Society.
To register kgardiner@pclibraries.ca
Storytime Registration:
https://pclibraries.ca/
Book of the week: Guest List by Lucy Foley & Family Affair by Nadine Bismuth
https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/
Crime fighting baker. Weapon of choice....sugar cookies.
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article251473338.html
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In this episode Britney and Lareina explore the sweetest of honey, pricier than gold. Worms are great but ancient worms are grand. Add books and best moments of the week and you have a great start to your day.
Library Subscription Boxes and Builder Club Registration:
https://pclibraries.ca/
Bredin Centre for Career Advancement:
https://www.bredin.ca/regions/spruce-grove/
Book of the Week: Glass House Family by Emily St. John Mandel & King Rat by James Clavell
https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/
Tipple Park Museum Podcast, "Pembina Herald Podcast":
https://www.facebook.com/tippleparkmuseum/
Covid Vaccine in Romania:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57049639
Homestead Florida:
https://www.livescience.com/41075-coral-castle.html
Bee Facts:
https://honeycouncil.ca/educationresources/
Honey Nut Cheerio Bee Promotion:
https://www.cheerios.ca/bringbackthebees/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInZDAlI7D8AIVpebjBx1UpQrNEAAYASAAEgIxr_D_BwE
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Take a wild guess or wait a minute....maybe we all just estimate! Explore a couple new books and go with Britney and Lareina and delve into what are topics we should never, ever take wild guesses at.
Senior & Youth Pen pal Program (contact Karen)
https://yhcounty.ca/county-services/community-support-services/
Meals on Wheels
https://www.facebook.com/West-Central-Meals-on-Wheels-697947690558276/
Evansburg Library - (780) 727-2030
Wildwood Library - (780) 325-3882
Niton Junction Library - (780) 795-2474
Entwistle Library - (780) 727-6666
Wabamun Library - (780) 892-2713
Builders Club
https://pclibraries.ca/
Spruce Grove Library - Behind the Stacks Podcast
https://sgpl.ca/programs/behind-the-stacks-podcast
Book of the week: Audiobook, Empire of the Wild by Cheri Dimaline (read by Michelle St. John) & Bug in a Vacuum by Melanie Watt
https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/logon.aspx
https://libbyapp.com
Women and weight miscalculation on flight.
https://www.theregister.com/2021/04/08/tui_software_mistake/
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Please note that this episode was recorded prior to the AB Government announce the move back to Phase One of Covid restrictions. Public Libraries have been closed to the public as of April 7, 2021, despite what this episode tells you.* Curbside pick up of materials and virtual programming/online services are still available.
Space the final frontier....but at home on earth, we explore a couple amazing books by physicists Carl Sagan and Stephen Hawking. We are boldly going to discuss extraterrestrials. And just when you think you cannot learn anymore than you have:), we will tell some real life experiences that involve the moon and spacecrafts....Neil deGrasse Tyson....Twitter...and uhmmm a guy named Fred.
WiseMind Wednesdays
https://www.sprucegrove.org/community/programs/fcss-programs/
Adult Subscription Boxes and Teen Loot Bags
https://pclibraries.ca/
Books of the week:
Cosmos by Carl Sagan & A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking
https://e.tracpac.acatalogub.ca/polaris/
Carl Sagan
http://youtu.be/T4pubbpM9mw
Black Hole
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2199450-first-black-hole-picture-the-big-mysteries-we-still-need-to-solve/
Possible Moon/Alien sighting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6fVcn9TWLI
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Explore Parkland County walking trails with us year round. Bet there are trails you have never heard of. We discuss books that have had an impact on folks or titles that have at least stood out in ones mind.
Stony Plain Farmers Market
https://stonyplainfarmersmarket.ca/
Parkland County Libraries - Hours/Information/Programs
https://pclibraries.ca/
Parkland County Parks and Trails
https://www.parklandcounty.com/en/live-and-play/Parks-Trails-and-Natural-Areas.aspx
Books Selections
Born With Teeth by Kate Mulgrew and Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/
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Top of the mornin' to you! A little bit of Irish facts and trivia and a lot of reminiscing about trends in our youth. Some of those trends are long gone and should stay that way, but a few we still long for. ~Sigh~ Book of the week, we went in different directions as always, but ended up on the same page:)
Lobstick Learning
https://lobstickliteracy.com/
Evansburg Public Library
https://evansburglibrary.ab.ca/
Parkland County Libraries - Hours/Information/Programming and specific made to order option.
https://pclibraries.ca/
Books Selections
Oryx and Crank by Margaret Atwood and Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/
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Spring is in the air and with it comes the need to simplify. Goats anyone? While goats do not simply your life in any way, they do bring happiness. Join us in reflecting on how as kids we thought some things would be a bigger deal than they ended up being. And of course, see how Britney and Lareina pick books on opposite ends of the spectrum, yet again :)
Alberta's COVID19 Path Forward - Step 2 https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx
Stony Plain & Spruce Grove FCSS online training for "senior connect". https://www.sprucegrove.org/community/resources-support/seniorconnect-tri-region/
The Champions of the Parkland County Libraries Society. To register kgardiner@pclibraries.ca
Books Selections
Doctor Sleep by Stephen King and Fever Series by Karen Marie Moning
https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/
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So many topics explored and solved in such a short time. Book/TV crossovers that have you wanting more and others that were an epic fail....in our opinion of course.
Look no further, age old riddles like which came first, the chicken or the egg? Mars anyone? Yes, please!
Let us not forget our current events....woman found hiding in school ceiling, obviously has to be explored.
Want to know more:
Mars Rover YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gm0b_ijaYMQ
Chicken or the egg: https://futurism.com/which-came-first-the-chicken-or-the-egg
Library reopening updates: https://pclibraries.ca/
Books Selections
Dexter: Darkly Dreaming by Jeff Lindsey and Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/
Want to know more about the lady in the ceiling? Please help us solve this mystery, we have some many questions! https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/woman-found-inside-ceiling-of-southeast-edmonton-school-1.5331381
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Its Freedom to Read week! (Feb 21- 27 2021). In honor of this we are discussing why the freedom to read is important, some of our favorite banned books, and some funny (to us) reasons why books have been banned in the past. The cherry on top of this weeks episode is superstitions. So take your hat of the bed and get ready for some fun!
Resources
www.freedomtoreadweek.ca
https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/const/page-15.html
Intellectual freedom ---> http://cfla-fcab.ca/en/guidelines-and-position-papers/statement-on-intellectual-freedom-and-libraries/
Books Selections
Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger and James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/
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It's episode one of Small Town Banter and we are so happy to be here! Find out about local events, library updates, our book pick of the week and the Farmer's Almanac. We even managed to sneak in a Star Trek reference so things are off to a great start.
https://pclibraries.ca/services/adults/small-town-banter-podcast
Books Selections
Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion and Hide and Seeker by Daka Hermon
https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/
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