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Every post from Reddit, newest first.
someone's looking to surprise their boyfriend with hotpot and sushi for his birthday and asking the city where to take him—the sushi love is real, the hotpot is still on the bucket list.
four free tickets to Evil Dead: The Musical at Martha Cohen Theatre tonight up for grabs—just not in the splatter zone, so you won't get drenched (which is either a pro or a con depending on your vibe).
schools are banning halloween costumes this year—at least one Calgary school is swapping them for a Black and Orange spirit day instead. parents are wondering if other schools have made the same shift.
School drop-off this morning was nerve-wracking. With the snow came speeding, vehicles running yellows and reds while kids were crossing. Poor visibility made it hard to see children in dark clothing, and some kids were darting outside marked crosswalks. Morning light getting darker now makes it feel even riskier.
Expecting her first baby at the end of February, a Calgary mom got bumped to Foothills Hospital after South Health and Rockyview hit overcapacity. It's a 40-minute drive from her place. Looking for real stories from people who've given birth there — especially about room setups and visitor policies — before her appointment at 29 weeks.
Police are setting up a perimeter near Cowboys and struggling with crime scene tape. No details yet on what happened.
Bus 42 riders are reporting the driver skips stops even when passengers are inside and press the button to get off. A few people have filed reports but say the process is moving slowly.
Enmax has lowered their 2-year fixed electricity rate to 7.69 per kilowatt-hour. If you're locked in at a higher rate, it might be time to shop around.
Saw a chunky beaver in Fish Creek a couple of weeks ago. Fall is peak season for spotting wildlife around the city right now.
Someone caught video of a bobcat and her kittens hanging out in their backyard. Local wildlife sightings have been wild lately — first the beaver, now this.
Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, Mount Norquay and Nakiska are all starting their lifts at 9:30 a.m. instead of earlier. Mountain ops teams need more light to prep the slopes safely each morning.
Someone saw a chunky black bear in Fish Creek last night. A few weeks back another person spotted a chunky beaver in the same area. Keep your eyes open out there.
Parents on r/Calgary are asking how competitive Junior Kindergarten interviews really are at Webber Academy and Calgary French & International School. Do kids actually get rejected or is it mostly a formality? Plus tips for helping shy kids through playdates.
City Manager interviews started today. They're hunting for the right person to handle potholes, streets, transit and tax dollars. Executive search firm came on in June, recruitment launched in July, and the goal is to pick a preferred candidate by November.
Someone's cousins are visiting from abroad this weekend and they're all between 30-50. They want to know the best clubs with good music and a mature crowd — not the 20-something scene. Locals weighing in on r/Calgary with their picks.
Someone on r/Calgary switched to floating rate and got sticker shock: their September bill showed $0.1196/kWh, but historical rates were hovering around $0.04/kWh. A lot of people asking if this is normal for Enmax's floating plan right now.
Elections Alberta is still counting ballots from this week's referendum. Questions 1-5 are looking solidly 'Yes' right now, but questions 6-9 have flipped to 'No' as more votes come in. Full results at elections.ab.ca.
Calgary Guys is hosting a casual meetup for guys wanting to grab a beer and meet new people at Greta Bar, Saturday, November 7 at 5 p.m. Bring a toy for the toy drive partnered with The Magic of Christmas and get a free 1-hour arcade gaming card. This is the third year running.
Pumpkins After Dark at Canada Olympic Park is a go-to this time of year. If you're visiting Calgary this weekend, worth checking out — people are talking about the atmosphere and the scale of it.
Calgary Tower is lighting up sea foam green tonight after sunset for International Stuttering Awareness Day. Snap a photo, tag @csastuttering, and use #ISAD2026 #StutteringAwareness #stutteringacceptance.
