Reddit pulse / page 39
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City's rain barrel rebate program is back. you get $50 per barrel regardless of size, max three per household. accessories aren't included, and it's only for new purchases — go through Green Calgary to apply.
people are looking for Turkish World Cup watch parties tonight. if you know where the community's gathering to watch the game, reply — word-of-mouth is how these things happen.
small-business owners are reporting an unusual drop in traffic this year. one shop owner posted they've been down from their baseline for months, and nearby businesses across totally different industries are seeing the same thing — what's going on with Calgary's economy right now?
Public health inspectors are facing mass layoffs as government negotiations wrap up June 17. They're being forced to choose between severance packages that ban them from public-sector work in Alberta or new positions with major pay and benefit cuts.
Iraq's first time in the World Cup and someone wants to watch with other supporters downtown — looking for a watch party or gathering for the game.
Scotland fans in Calgary looking for a spot to catch the games with real Scottish vibes — anyone know where the best watch parties are?
Sport Calgary's holding a free All-Sport One Day event where kids can try ringette, soccer, hockey, whatever — no equipment to buy, no team commitment, no pressure. Perfect intro if your kid wants to test something new.
Council is tackling rising pedestrian deaths in the city. The conversation's heating up — people are pushing back on anything that sounds like a 'war on cars' and refocusing on drivers actually hitting people.
Calgary's supervised drug consumption site is shutting down June 30. If you or someone you know uses it, now's the time to find out what services are moving or continuing elsewhere.
Looking for somewhere to watch the Canada game today with sound and a crowd? Someone on the Westside is asking if there's anywhere that'll let in teenagers under 18—17th Ave usually maxes out fast anyway.
Solo guy early 30s in Willow Park wants to get into group dance lessons — Latin, ballroom, two-step, hip-hop, doesn't matter. Any beginner-friendly studios nearby worth checking out?
Visiting from Perth, Australia, where banh mis are insanely good. Looking for roast pork banh mi recommendations — especially somewhere that does a big sandwich. Need to scratch that itch.
Looking for a sports bar or venue downtown or in the Beltline where you can actually watch Türkiye's World Cup matches. Anywhere that caters to Turkish fans or community spots?
Double rainbow lighting up the southeast sky tonight, with the inner one repeating multiple times over. Photos not great but worth the look if you're out there.
Expect to see increased motorcycle officers and marked/unmarked police vehicles escorting vehicles throughout the city this week. Calgary Police Service Traffic Section is conducting training and real-time motorcades across Calgary and area.
Design Week Calgary is hosting a subversive circular-runway fashion show combined with an immersive installation at Contemporary Calgary (The Grotto) on August 8th. They're looking for fashion designers, visual artists, installation artists, furniture and object designers, and food vendors exploring memory, time, and nostalgia. Apply now.
Anyone know a Calgary bar that's playing the NBA Finals game with sound? Knicks in 5.
Jeromy Farkas is back to the drawing board on the Green Line. The province rejected the downtown tunnel, so the city's considering new routes. Another redesign means more delays on transit's future.
Southbound Deerfoot is completely blocked near 64th and McKnight. Police have it locked down, possibly for diplomat transport. Google Maps is flaring it as an accident. Plan another route.
Calgary spent $4.8 million on a 'Blue Sky City' rebrand and it's getting dragged for it. not a good look.
