Small Town Banter

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.

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.  

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

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 Questions, comments, have a community event to share or want to be a part of the banter? We want to hear from you! Email the podcast at [email protected] Toodles

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 Questions, comments, have a community event to share or want to be a part of the banter? We want to hear from you! Email the podcast at [email protected] Toodles

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 Questions, comments, have a community event to share or want to be a part of the banter? We want to hear from you! Email the podcast at [email protected] Toodles

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 [email protected] Questions, comments, have a community event to share or want to be a part of the banter? We want to hear from you! Email the podcast at [email protected] Toodles

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 [email protected]  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: Questions, comments, have a community event to share or want to be a part of the banter? We want to hear from you! Email the podcast at [email protected] Toodles 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. 

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 Questions, comments, have a community event to share or want to be a part of the banter? We want to hear from you! Email the podcast at [email protected] Toodles

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 Questions, comments, have a community event to share or want to be a part of the banter? We want to hear from you! Email the podcast at [email protected] Toodles