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This week will bring cool days and even cooler nights. There arensa国际传媒檛 very many sunny days this week, with the autumn glum setting in with cloudy days.
Soak in the sun whenever you can in the next few days.
Fun fact: Black-capped chickadees get smarter in the fall season
The black-capped chickadee gets smarter in the fall season.
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The new nerve cells help the black-capped chickadee to collect and hide massive amounts of seeds, then remember where those food caches are throughout the harsh winter months.
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In case you missed it: Armstrong staff select rainbow crosswalk site
The City of Armstrong is one step closer to having its rainbow crosswalk, after staff found the perfect spot.
The crosswalk will be located right in the heart of the city: right at the Smith Drive tee intersection in front of the citysa国际传媒檚 welcome sign.
City staff said the location was selected because of its high profile, which they hope will discourage people from vandalizing the sidewalk.
With the increasing cost of paint, staff estimates the cost to complete the sidewalk at $2,500.
Heresa国际传媒檚 a little video to brighten up your morning:
Heresa国际传媒檚 a kalimba cover of The Beatlessa国际传媒� Here Comes the Sun, featuring the sweetest music-loving dog.
And thatsa国际传媒檚 it. Have a wonderful Tuesday!
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