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An Edmonton city councillor is openly asking: if Alberta separates, does Edmonton stay? The question's sparking a bigger conversation about where the city's loyalty actually lies.
Two people just moved to Calgary and want to get married fast—but they need a marriage commissioner and two witnesses. No family here yet. If you know someone or have a lead, r/calgary has them asking.
A house behind Made by Marcus and Lil Empire Burger at 1105 1 Ave NE in Bridgeland has outdoor speakers going pretty much constantly. Neighbors split on whether it's vibe or noise—some dig it on warm evenings, others wondering if nearby residents are losing it.
Someone from Toronto just asked r/calgary whether it actually snows in summer here. Locals confirming: yeah, it can snow any month of the year, including August. Welcome to the foothills.
If you fish or want to get into it, a new Calgary fishing community just launched on Discord. People from r/FishingAlberta are building a network to learn, meet, and socialize.
Harvey Passage is looking crisp right now. Water's up, light's perfect.
Sticks, leaves, sediment, and garbage are clogging storm drains around the city. Take a look at the one on your street — if it's blocked and shallow enough to clear, help out. If it's too deep, call 311 and they'll handle it.
Local zine dropping low-cost and free resources and activities around Calgary — perfect for anyone looking to stay out without spending much. Check out the link if you need ideas.
A renter showed up for a 10 a.m. downtown property viewing with Power Properties this morning — the company confirmed the appointment at 4 a.m. — but nobody answered the door or their phone. They got soaked walking back to the train in the rain after taking an uber from the NW. Anyone else had issues with them?
East-to-west commute on Deerfoot is a nightmare right now. Plan for delays if you're crossing the city.
Environment Canada has a yellow warning up — heavy rain coming through Wednesday morning. Check Alberta 511 for road conditions and stay away from waterways.
folks in the NW say forecasts have been predicting heavy rain for two weeks straight but the ground stays dry. everyone's holding off on washing their car because the moment you do, it'll rain for sure.
Someone on r/calgary can't find clear rules on non-motorized scooters and sidewalks. Broke their bike, e-scooters cost too much. Does anyone actually know the city's policy?
Contractors are dodging mini-split AC install requests. Local asked about it on Reddit — most quotes are sky-high or companies ghost you. Anyone know who actually does them fairly?
Someone asked the subreddit about theatre noise during Backrooms screenings at Cineplex Chinook — apparently people were complaining about teenagers yelling and using phones at other locations.
A Day of Protest in Riley Park yesterday brought together folks from all walks of life. People showing up to give reason a voice in uncertain times — lots of photos circulating from the crowd.
The Bow and Elbow are above safe water levels and the Calgary Fire Department has issued a boating advisory. Stay off the rivers — cold, fast-moving water and debris are creating dangerous conditions for everyone.
Someone caught a ruddy duck actually walking around Riley Park today. Apparently they're built for diving so their legs are way back, which makes them stand like penguins falling over—so it basically never happens.
Eight in Calgary just got ranked second in North America's 50 Best Restaurants. That's the Calgary spot doing work right now.
Riley Park had a protest going today with some pretty choice signage. People are out there making their voices heard.