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anyone know where to donate medical supplies in calgary? syringes, feeding tubes, derm tape. drop-ins and seniors' homes said no.
Councillor Wyness has a motion to restrict and regulate large AI data centres in Calgary, and it would stop new applications while the rules are written. Alberta has more than 80% of Canada's proposed data centre capacity, and the author says the water and electricity demands are a concern.
Red meat and fresh produce are being described as luxuries by Calgary Food Bank clients in a new study. For some, ingredients for dinner are out of reach.
We're not talking about a bake sale, the Calgary Food Bank's own researchers found that 40% of surveyed clients choose between food and other necessities every month.
Calgary rents are softening. Vacancy went from 1.4% in 2023 to around 5% now, so if your lease is up, ask for a lower rate and screenshot comparable listings.
Heard a loud boom this morning around the Marlborough area and someone's asking what it was. Nothing confirmed yet, no official word.
Megan Moroney is playing Calgary during the 2027 Stampede. Tickets will be the first thing to go.
Garrison Woods folks, how many trick-or-treaters did you get last year? I think it was 177 or 230, can't remember. Halloween's on a Saturday this year and it's forecast to be 3 degrees, so I'm planning for 230.
Anyone know a Calgary group that helps low-income adults practise for their Class 5 road test? Driving schools are too expensive and you need a car to practise.
first winter in AB and someone is asking if AWD is enough for banff this saturday. the answer from the thread is basically yes, but check the road conditions first.
dan maclean's motion to halt new bike lanes goes to council oct 27. expect a lot of loud takes in the comments before then.
A Calgary family discovered a stash of valuable Pokémon cards hiding in a box they weren't expecting—the collection is valued at $48,000. Reddit's been talking about it all day.
Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta will appeal a court ruling on duty to consult, arguing there were legal errors. The decision could reshape how the province consults with Indigenous groups on major decisions.
Punk zine Calgary Mixtape is calling for writers and artists. They want personal essays about how the referendum affected you — stories over politics, though the crossover is inevitable. Political art submissions welcome. Separatists need not apply. Comment or DM /u/Dry-Specialist-3527 to submit.
A new online platform is helping Calgary businesses and charities move end-of-day food surplus to people who need it instead of tossing it. Lots of threads about how it actually works.
A couple found an injured owl and couldn't bear leaving it there. They got the community to help get it to care. Reddit's been sharing the rescue story all week.
Someone took their new camera for a walk around downtown and shot a long exposure of the renovated Glenbow. The photos are making the rounds on Reddit — people are into it.
City council is deciding on 7 new neighbourhoods for Calgary. Development's coming fast.
Looking for a good cleansing facial in deep SE Calgary? The subreddit's fielding recommendations for reputable practitioners who can handle sensitive skin.
Alberta Ballet proved they've got substance with Peer Gynt — whimsical sets, bold choreography, hilarious dancers giving it everything. Perfect show for spooky season. Two shows in Edmonton Saturday (Oct 24), then Calgary next weekend (Oct 29–31).
