Reddit pulse / page 46
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
The rotten egg smell is back in the northeast again. People reporting it say the fire department confirmed a couple of years ago it's probably the drying-out retention ponds.
311 requests are getting closed without explanation or any actual work done. People report potholes unfixed, missing bus shelters never replaced, pothole tickets disappearing. The system's not working the way it used to.
17th Ave was buzzing Saturday night—someone posted random photos from the Red Mile and is trying to reconnect with folks who wanted to be tagged but didn't exchange socials.
smoke painted the sky again over Calgary this weekend—photos from around the city show bulls grazing under an orange haze, and Deerfoot commuters captured sunsets so vivid they look edited but weren't.
realtors are cold-calling homes in older Calgary neighborhoods to see if owners might consider private sales. one parent asked Reddit if it actually works—the thread has plenty of takes.
parent took the kids down, realized both are still too jumpy around animals to bring one home yet. good call on building exposure first.
folks are suggesting Central and Signal Hill libraries for their kids sections — good spots to beat the heat and smoke.
redditor asking for local groups to talk about books — into Red Rising right now and wants to find people who actually care about reading.
Prince Rahim Aga Khan got the White Hat Ceremony and absolutely nailed the "Yahoo!"—officially an honourary Calgarian now.
Mosquitoes have dropped off hard. Could be the wildfire smoke, could be the dragonflies arrived—either way, no bites tonight.
Green Bottle's closing after eight years. Last night was a bang.
Smoky sunset from Tom Campbell's Hill Thursday night around 9:20 p.m.—wildfire smoke giving the sky a whole mood.
the Henday's northbound lane at 17th Ave is shut down rn — significant crash, all traffic getting pushed onto 17th. major delays if you're commuting through that area.
33-year-old looking to start a casual walking group around Calgary neighbourhoods and parks — no judgement, breaks encouraged, everyone welcome regardless of size, shape, age or fitness level. just want company while getting outside.
CPS and search and rescue teams were at Nose Hill Park looking for Parker. helicopter circling overhead. community sending support for his safe return.
someone flying out of Calgary last week couldn't finish their road trip beverages — 7 unopened water bottles and 3 diet cokes. posted asking where to donate them and got pointed to No Frills. problem solved, waste avoided.
heads up if you're driving through beddington trail and deerfoot this weekend — a group of women with massive graphic anti-abortion signs is set up on both sides of the street. if you've got kids in the car or just don't want that imagery forced on you, consider taking a different route.
memorial's down to one lane in both directions around 10th street and there's tons of closures and narrowing downtown. if you're commuting this weekend, leave extra time and expect delays.
fair entry just launched a subsidy program for low-income folks in calgary — covers prescription drugs if you qualify. check calgary.ca/social-services for eligibility and how to apply.
Walk #59 in the Calgary Walks series explores the Elbow River valley to ridgetop, hitting Cliff Bungalow, Mount Royal, Elbow Park, Parkhill, and Stanley Park. Inner-city escape without leaving town.
