Reddit pulse / page 21
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
someone's looking for a cream of tomato soup as good as Bistro Marcel used to make — the spot's permanently closed now so if you know a comparable spot in Calgary, the search is on.
two tickets to the Stuff You Should Know live episode Friday are up for grabs — someone can't make it and is passing them along to whoever can attend.
Three lanes closed on 6 Avenue during rush hour (around 4:30–5 p.m.) today, worse than the posted two-lane restriction. Bad for drivers and bus commuters, dangerous for pedestrians crossing around backed-up vehicles.
First-time Calgary visitor blown away by jackrabbits just hanging out in the city, even in fairly built-up areas. Way more wildlife than expected in a major metro.
Commuters are facing major delays downtown as half of roads stay closed for construction through July 23. Bus commutes have doubled from 25 minutes to an hour in some areas.
City's $12 million Bow River project will include three adjustable waves (8, 14, and 8 metres wide) for different skill levels under the Louise Bridge. Regulatory approvals coming late 2026 through 2027—could actually happen.
Calgary police released new CCTV footage of Parker at McKnight Boulevard and Centre Street N.W. at 12:47 p.m. on Thursday, July 16—just minutes before he was spotted in Thorncliffe. Search now in its fifth day with over 300 police and volunteers.
Ghost, a flamepoint domestic shorthair with blue eyes and a microchip, has been missing from Hidden Valley since Saturday evening, July 19. He's the best friend of someone looking everywhere — if you've seen him, message on the subreddit or contact the Falconridge Animal Hospital and Castleridge Vet, both of which have his lost report.
grey and white cat missing in North Edgemont — has a collar with the address. dm if you see him.
Person left a lefty watch on the basketball arcade game at Chinook Theatre today and they're offering a reward to get it back — it was given to them as a gift 22 years ago.
Someone's desperately trying to find pebble or nugget ice in NW Calgary and will take even a gas station dispenser at this point. Any spots you know of that stock it?
Someone's looking for recs on brewery tours with their partner. Banded Peak and 88 are on the radar for tours and tasting flights — anyone got experiences with those or other spots to suggest?
someone found a dog near the community centre in marda loop yesterday. if it's your pup, message them to get your buddy back.
apparently there are mystery dinner places where all the menus, utensils, and napkins are labelled in a foreign language so you don't know what you're ordering — could end up eating spaghetti with a toothpick. sounds wild. anyone know if we have these in calgary?
chestermere and northwest calgary are absolutely covered in spiders and webs this year. everyone's noticing them at their doors and all over their houses.
Something went off near Mount View at 5 a.m. Saturday — loud banging that sounded like gunfire then fireworks or explosions. People in the area are confused and shaken. Does anyone know what happened?
Fellow comic-book nerds: CPL has almost the entirety of Marvel's history available digitally for free via Libby. Someone's reading the entire Amazing Spider-Man run from 1963 onwards and barely anyone seems to know about it.
the city brought goats back to Nose Hill for brush maintenance work. someone's hyping up the City of Calgary's social media person for the posts about it. goats doing the work we'd normally need crews for.
big ugly brown moths everywhere in the NW right now. people spotting literal swarms covering front doors and garage entrances. one reddit user said they had to make a run for it when they got home.
someone shot new photos of Fish Creek and Deer Run using an actual 1930s camera — developed by Neat Film Lab. first-timer learning the ropes with old glass, but the shots are worth the wait.
