CALGARY – Did you get fooled by any of these bogus April Fools’ Day stories?
AMA launches Comfort Pet roadside assistance service
THE JOKE: The Alberta Motor Association (AMA) said it was introducing a Roadside Comfort Pet program which would pair stranded motorists with roadside companions like Derpie the Duck, Mr. Speckles the Chicken and a registered relaxation donkey named Tiddly Winks.
WATCH: AMA introduces its Roadside Comfort Pet program
THE TRUTH: No parrots, ducks or donkeys will be visiting you if you place a call to AMA.
Kensington Brasserie offers meals for you and your pet
THE JOKE: Kensington Brasserie is offering a five course meal you can enjoy with any domesticated pet.
WATCH: Enjoy a five course meal with your pet
THE TRUTH: Kensington Brasserie offers food inspired by local ingredients, but alas, none for your pets.
Nighttime zipline coming to downtown Calgary
THE JOKE: Qualex-Landmark announced plans to install a nighttime zipline on it’s new downtown condo MARK on 10th. The company said a total of four lines would be installed, each one stopping at a different downtown location.
THE TRUTH: There will be no ziplines installed on the 34-storey condo tower.
Calgary Transit offers beds on the go
THE JOKE: Calgary Transit installed beds in select city buses which weary travellers can rent for $20 a ride using the Calgary Transit app.
WATCH: Calgary Transit explains TransitNap
THE TRUTH: While some people might occasionally fall asleep during a long commute, Calgary Transit buses don’t have beds available for passengers to use.
WestJet unveils its “RALPH” snack robot
THE JOKE: WestJet passengers will never have to wait for a snack again, thanks to the company’s new snack delivering system named ‘RALPH.’
WATCH: WestJet introduces their Robotic Automatic Light Food Handler (RALPH)
THE TRUTH: While some people might find the robot handy, don’t expect to see him in action during your next WestJet flight.
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