April Fools’ Day 2016: Best pranks in Calgary

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

3:04 You can now enjoy a five course meal with your pet

THE TRUTH: Kensington Brasserie offers food inspired by local ingredients, but alas, none for your pets.

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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)

2:01 WestJet unveils R.A.L.P.H., new in-flight food and beverage cart

THE TRUTH: While some people might find the robot handy, don’t expect to see him in action during your next WestJet flight.