Reddit pulse / page 47
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Calgary's wrestling-themed Art Bus has people talking online. Supporters love the creative take on public transit, while critics are weighing in on the execution.
Film photographer new to Calgary looking for walk buddies. Goes out at least once a week, usually downtown but open to exploring new neighborhoods. Just looking to meet people and shoot.
People in Inglewood heard multiple gunshots around 4:11 a.m. Saturday, July 25. Police presence in the area after reports came in. Still developing.
Thundercat was so good and the sound quality across all the shows was pretty great. A nice, chill experience—and for once, the wildfire smoke didn't ruin it.
People who've caught The Odyssey at IMAX are warning it's one of the loudest movies ever. Hearing damage for days after. Foam earplugs, or even concert-grade ones, are a solid call.
Cavalry FC is running a 2-for-1 ticket deal on select match dates. Cheap night out to catch some local soccer.
A paddleboarder collided with the 85 Street bridge abutment near Bowness Park and was found face-down in the water. His 11-year-old son floated downstream but was rescued by a bystander.
A Reddit user is frustrated about detours around construction sites with no signage alerting drivers a few blocks ahead. Says it happens constantly on Calgary roads.
someone's asking what a Stampede breakfast means to Calgarians and people are going off about community, free pancakes, and how weird it is that restaurants are still selling them weeks later. 40-year tradition that hits different when it's actually free and at your local community center.
saw a family pee in the Decathlon parking lot at Market Mall Friday afternoon — kids were literally steps away from a bathroom but the mom let them go in the parking lot instead. she was checking around to make sure no one was watching. lost all faith.
folks spotted around 7 cars parked on the grass at Shaganappi and Crowchild intersections Friday morning, all different brands but each with an orange light on the roof. they were still there by 1pm, not moving. anyone know what's up?
the annual heat wave cheap-cooling hack thread is here. main move: dump a rubber bin half-full of water by the couch, put your feet in, fan pointed at you. works if you have dry heat and basically no money. people swear by it.
Big police presence and crowds lined up by the fence outside the BMO Centre on Friday. No official word yet on what's happening.
Locals are debating whether to skip their morning runs or brave the air quality Friday. AQI readings in the 190s-200s have a lot of people staying indoors.
A Corsi-Rosenthal box is a cheap DIY way to clean your indoor air when you don't have an air purifier. They work surprisingly well and beat waiting for the smoke to clear.
National 17 is closed after an AHS inspection found a cockroach infestation. no word yet on when it might reopen.
several cats near Temple Community Center have been poisoned in the last month. if you're walking a pet in the area watch they don't pick anything off the ground.
air quality warning dropped for Calgary Thursday afternoon because of wildfire smoke blowing in. limiting outdoor time might be smart for a while.
Free outdoor swing lessons at Riley Park Stage every other Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., followed by a DJ'd social dance. July 28 and August 11 coming up. Pay what you can, bring bug spray.
Something's happening outside the Palliser downtown — roads blocked off, people cheering. No word yet on who or what they're celebrating.
