Reddit pulse / page 12
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
looking for lash extension recommendations in nw calgary—someone asking reddit for small businesses instead of big chains, wanting hybrid or volume sets without the corporate overhead markup.
young rotational oilfield worker asking r/calgary whether edmonton or calgary has better nightlife and dating prospects for someone with limited days off. spent last break in edmonton, trying to decide if it's worth repeating.
someone tried to eat a phil&sebastian deputy bagel at their plus 15 office desk and the entire filling slid onto their workspace. the bagel was good though, the cleanup wasn't.
urban raccoons are on the rise in Calgary and people are comparing us to Toronto now. wildlife in the city is getting wilder — watch your garbage.
someone spotted what they thought were massive gophers at a castleridge bus stop—turns out they were asking for snacks and measuring about 10 inches long. r/calgary wondering if they're a different species or just well-fed.
local trying a Calgary meal-delivery service and yeah, the portions are tiny — paid $14.90 for a handful of spaghetti with barely any sauce. tastes good but feels like a rip-off for the price.
someone's looking for a new champagne bar to celebrate their champagne birthday in Calgary — natural wine vibes, unique atmosphere, anywhere but Blue Rock. what are locals suggesting?
calgary home sales fell 9% in july as condos flood the market. if you're thinking about selling or buying, the market's shifted — less competition for buyers, more inventory pressure on sellers.
condo owner got hit with a $1100 back-bill from atco after enmax found their electricity meter was crossed since 2023. previous owner also got a bill for their years. worth checking if this happened to you — filing a mediation request with uca helps if you dispute it.
someone's hunting for blooming jasmine tea in calgary and doesn't want to risk sketchy online sellers — used to get it from their grandma's old shop but it's closed now. if you know a legit local spot that carries it, hit them up.
man lost over $500K since alberta opened up online gambling in july and now he's scared about what this landscape is gonna do to people. addiction experts warned about this back when the province made the call—the damage might be just starting.
an airdrie man found a marmot hanging out in his garage—turns out it hitched a ride from kananaskis and came back twice. pretty common thing according to wildlife experts, but still wild to open your garage and find a furry unexpected guest.
a coyote attacked someone's cat by the Chinook area last night. even careful, well-behaved cats aren't safe right now. if your pet goes outside, keep closer watch—these aren't just mountain stories anymore.
Beddington residents are reporting sediment coating on dishware after running the dishwasher—a problem that started about a month ago and has persisted even after cleaning filters and adjusting appliance settings. Some suspect the work on the water pipeline in the Bowmont and Montgomery area, or secondary line work, may be responsible. Vinegar rinses help temporarily but don't solve it.
The myFare app is giving Calgary Transit riders headaches. Users report payment failures since August 1 or 2—can't buy monthly passes or single tickets no matter which card or payment method they try. Tried deleting and reinstalling, logging out and back in, even creating new accounts. Nothing works. Calgary Transit customer service pointed people toward the myFare developer team, but responses are slow.
A Calgary cleanup volunteer has now removed 33,284 pounds of waste from a forest near the industrial area. In 2026 alone, the effort has cleared 10,481 pounds. The most recent single cleanup pulled 1,337 pounds—a testament to how much garbage accumulates in that spot.
Someone in the south end is looking for perm recommendations — specifically stylists with real experience. They're willing to drive if the salon is worth it.
Parent in south Calgary asking about indoor soccer on artificial turf for young kids. Gym floor seasons aren't cutting it, and they're wondering if turf leagues exist for the little ones or if it's mostly older kids and adults.
Ontario visitor and her family just spent 10 days in Calgary for the Softball Canada U17 National Championship at Shouldice Park. They fell in love with the city, the tournament organization, and especially the local team — Calgary Adrenaline won the whole thing pretty handily.
Someone shared 1974 aerial stereo pairs from Alberta government archives — relax your eyes zombie-style and they flip into 3D. The Heritage Drive and Fairmount Drive shot shows Lord Beaverbrook High School and St. Cecilia's Church, wild to see the city half a century ago.
