Reddit pulse / page 27
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
Someone who went to see Dom Dolla at Badlands is raising concerns about crowd crush and lack of security presence. They say the venue felt dangerous at times and staff didn't show up when someone passed out.
Someone captured an influencer named Tanvir Gill shoulder-checking a father with a baby at the Stampede, and she posted the whole thing to her Instagram story without apologizing. r/calgary is not impressed.
A parent missed the lineup cutoff for pony rides at a Stampede breakfast and their toddler was disappointed. Looking for other breakfasts happening this week with pony rides to make it up to her.
House of Commons petition e-7142 is asking the government to protect hybrid and remote work for federally regulated employees — up to 3 remote days per week with written justification needed for more office time. Over 54,000 have already signed.
Big crowds on day three pushed attendance past half a million, but some visitors are now second-guessing the cost. The wine cellar's a ghost town and folks are weighing whether it's worth the wallet hit.
The wine bar at the Stampede's Champions Ballroom is packed with inventory but empty of people rn — a wild flip from the hordes of past years. If you're looking for wine without the crush, this is your moment.
Two people who didn't accept drinks from outside sources both got very sick at Badlands Sunday night. If you were there and had a similar experience, reach out and look out for each other.
Folks have been hitting the skate park's lower bowl by the volleyball courts since Friday — just not getting the memo out. Worth checking if you've been assuming the whole thing is closed.
Someone's got two extra Modest Mouse tickets for tonight and is looking to give them away. DM if you're interested — no joke.
Seton in the SE got hammered with hail Sunday night. Heavy stuff, fast.
Environment Canada issued an orange watch for severe thunderstorms over Calgary and southeastern Alberta Sunday. Hail, heavy rain, and gusty winds possible — keep an eye on the forecast.
Thirty cars were spotted huddled under the Stoney Trail and Glenmore Trail interchange during Saturday's hail, parking on road shoulders and creating dangerous conditions for everyone trying to use the highway. Not the safest move — maybe find better shelter next time.
A$AP Rocky returned to the Saddledome for the first time in 8 years Saturday night and absolutely delivered. The show started more than an hour late while crew tested lights and pyro, but once he got on stage, he played deep cuts, brought out fellow A$AP Mob member Twelvyy, and pushed past curfew to get through the full setlist. When power cut to the whole Dome mid-show, his mic was the only thing still on — so he freestyled about Calgary and lowkey dissed Toronto. Legendary.
Phil's on 11th is closed and people are bummed about it — no word yet on when or if it's coming back.
someone's asking around for old Calgary Sun newspapers — if you've got stacks of yesterday's paper, they're looking to buy a bunch.
cedarBrae residents hearing heavy bass at 1:30am. anyone else catch that?
so a boat got loose on the harbour last night. it's fine now but everyone was posting about it.
a Prussian carp just showed up in Evanston Pond — nobody knows how it got there since there's no water connection to Nose Creek. also found invasive Virile Crayfish.
Someone found a small deer with fuzzy antlers in their yard near the Stampede grounds. It's not a baby but not full-grown either. Trying to give it space but also worried it lost its mom with coyotes in the area.
Someone working a food vendor at the Stampede is worried about serious health violations they've noticed. Says it's a food safety issue and feels bad for customers buying the products.
