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your home insurance premiums have jumped 400% over the last two decades, and extreme weather is a big part of why. Alberta's getting hit harder than most of the country.
someone had a free ticket to Whitehorse at the Bella tonight at 8pm. it's gone now. if you were hoping, better luck next time.
couple from Ottawa heading to Stampede next month asking if the alcohol tents will have crazy lineups, whether they'll feel out of place as 40-somethings, and if Ranchman's is worth checking out. locals weighing in on the vibe.
someone's trying to get their dad into golf before he retires. never played before, no equipment, looking for something low-key—maybe a newbie tour with club fitting included. anyone know if courses in the NW do guided beginner rounds?
storm chasers are in strathmore rn tracking the wicked storm that produced tornadoes sw of siksika. visibility's rough out there.
birthday coming up and need proper smoked bbq beef ribs. used to hit up big t's by mcmahon but they're off the menu now. anyone know where to go?
folks noticing that intense storms seem to fizzle when they hit city limits. some say small planes are cloud seeding the storms. legit question — is it public info?
The Bearspaw South Feeder Main replacement is now over 50% complete. This single pipe carries nearly 60% of Calgary's daily water supply—crews are building a new one alongside the existing pipe to add redundancy and reliability for the system.
Calgary's bike-friendly—solid pathways and a decent downtown network. But there's next to no secure bike parking once you arrive. Most places leave you praying your bike is safer than the one next to it, and that's not a solution.
Young deer are running on 24th Ave right now, heading toward Deerfoot. Anyone nearby should keep an eye out.
Someone stole a catalytic converter from a car in the Dalhousie Coop parking lot last night. Even harder-to-access vehicles aren't safe — keep an eye out in the area.
A beaver was spotted in the Bow River — locals sharing sightings and photos of the unexpected visitor.
The Confluence hosted the Grand Entry for Calgary's Aboriginal Awareness Week on Monday, bringing together community to celebrate Indigenous culture. Heritage Park (June 20–21) is hosting an Indigenous Market with cultural performances, Elders, Tipis, and teachings — free entry for Indigenous people. Central Library will host an Indigenous Joy panel on June 21 and a Powwow trail lunch and learn on June 24. The Werklund Centre (June 28) is featuring an Authentically Curated Indigenous Makers Market & Fashion Showcase with Indigenous artists, designers, and entrepreneurs.
A local photographer posted a series of 35mm film shots from around Calgary, reminding followers how lucky we are to live here. The photos showcase the city's landscapes and vibe captured the old-school way.
arusha centre's doing a vendor market and repair exchange this friday, june 19 at genesis centre from 12:30–4:30pm. bring broken appliances, bikes, clothes for repair — it's a solid circular economy vibe.
if you're arriving at the airport rn and going through canadian customs, buckle in — the lines are insane. never seen it this bad.
someone saw a duck and duckling trying to cross Beddington around 8am and now the whole subreddit is worried they made it safely. hopefully they found their way to water.
people are sharing what their communities are doing for Neighbours Day — vendors, live music, the good stuff. if you've always stuck with your local one, sounds like a good year to check out another neighbourhood's event.
someone's looking for patios or outdoor seating at cafes with wifi and outlets to cram before exams start. the weather's too nice to study indoors — anyone got recommendations?
people are complaining that facebook marketplace has gotten ridiculous — used baby gear and other items selling for almost new price even when they're clearly worn or damaged. the whole point was supposed to be garage sale prices, not retail markup.