Reddit pulse / page 28
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
David — "the GOAT" of Calgary's cycling scene — just rode 100% of the routes on YYCPathways.ca. Plus he's hit 94% of Calgary's roads on bike. Absolute legend.
People across Calgary caught the lunar eclipse yesterday and the shots from Edworthy Park are stunning. Worth the drive to that overlook.
Someone rented a borrowed canoe to a family that almost drowned — now he's facing a fine and a ban from Banff park. Rental equipment, borrowed without permission, and water safety don't belong together.
A new gym is opening in Kensington where Orange Theory shut down a few months ago. Location's wild: right next to a proposed McDonald's. Wondering how the fitness vibe meshes with drive-thru fast food.
Someone's noticing the Palace Theatre's outdoor screens stay off when there's an event on. Those LED boards could be lit up before you head in — energy cost or a long-running fix needed?
Local's got a mature crabapple tree that's loaded this year. If you're keen to pick, they're offering up the bounty — bring a ladder and drop a comment.
Google Maps keeps feeding people bad arrival times for the LRT and buses. Anyone found a more accurate tracker, or are we all just winging it?
A skunk showed up at someone's backyard pond for a drink last night. Dog nearly had a meltdown, but the little guy didn't spray. Wildlife getting bolder around the neighbourhoods.
If you want to vote early for the referendum and cut down lineups on voting day, request a special ballot by mail. Elections Alberta's got the form online.
Someone posted a building on Reddit that looks like an LA Gear sneaker from the 90s. Not the worst Calgary architecture, but yeah—pretty ugly.
Mayor Farkas is tracking U.S. tariffs hitting Calgary hard—the Green Line, water infrastructure, fire equipment are all exposed. Numbers coming early next week, then council gets briefed. Preparing for significant impacts.
Birders are asking whether the eagle couple at Carburn Park that was incubating eggs back in spring actually had eaglets and whether they fledged. If you've got photos, local birders want to see them.
An animal showed up in southwest Calgary and someone's asking what it was. Any clues? The mystery's still out there if you saw it too.
Lower Mount Royal has a new tiki bar that's unapologetically over the top — shrunken heads, tiny umbrellas, the whole chaotic heap. It's gloriously tacky and way too quiet. If you like weird, go save this place.
Calgary's exploring the feasibility of building a new major stadium. The city just put out a call for bids to study whether it's even possible.
Someone's Dravus jacket from Zumiez is falling apart and they're hunting for a non-bulky replacement with an attached hood. Thread's got recs if you're also looking for the same vibe.
A photo circulating on Reddit shows what appears to be political messaging that just went up on Center Street. Unclear how long it's been there but locals are weighing in on the tag.
someone just beat their yearly record for cleaning up trash around the city — 11,738 pounds so far this year. They've collected 34,541 pounds lifetime. that's the kind of work that actually matters.
Someone's 2023 white Hyundai Elantra got stolen from Carrington this morning around 7am. Plate is CVC-6322. If you caught it on dashcam, doorbell or security from the area, that person's asking for the footage.
Hundreds of stuffed animals from Parker Wells' vigil got donated to the Calgary Food Bank on Tuesday. They're going to families who can't afford birthday gifts for their kids — turning grief into something that helps people right now.
