Reddit pulse / page 52
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
A redditor is looking for help getting a free or low-cost haircut and beard trim before a friend's wedding on Thursday, July 16. Anyone know resources in Calgary that offer free cuts or work on a sliding scale?
Someone's asking for hardy plants that can handle full sun and hot, dry conditions for a south-facing front yard in July. Native Alberta plants preferred — turns out planting in mid-summer's trickier than most people think.
An Australian paramedic earning around $150k AUD is weighing a move back to Alberta with their Canadian partner and young kid. Money's the big worry — salaries here won't match what they make at home — but they own a $1.5M house in Australia and loved living in Banff before.
stolen from a car between Friday July 10 and Saturday July 11 — black Stanley case full of armour and a sword. heading to world championships next week. if you see it, contact police — the sword is inside.
local high school student is making short films around Calgary and needs actors — no experience required, good for your portfolio. reach out on reddit.
40 years ago today Divine performed at the Warehouse — dinner and a show with a true icon. Records of it at Calgary Cassettes.
Stampede's officially wrapped and crews are removing all the decorations from the streets. hope all the HO's had a blast out there.
someone spotted you at the event in a kids lab coat that didn't quite fit, found you a proper adult size, but you were already gone with your friends. they want to connect — check the original r/calgary post if this was you.
visitor spent the week here and is obsessed — loves the people, the food, the vibe, even the roads. comparing it to Edmonton and wondering if it's just the honeymoon phase or if Calgary's actually onto something. has the whole city curious now.
local just needs the final piece for a diy project — already did the 3d printing and soldering. everything's sold out online, prices are brutal. if you've got one in working condition, they'll come pick it up.
Riders at the Stampede are pulling straight-up line cuts — groups of strangers pretending to be friends, jumping 30-40 minutes into waits. No staff enforcing anything at the ride gates.
1.4 million visitors this year — third biggest Stampede ever. Most people saying it was worth going despite the crowds and heat.
Someone's heading to Edmonton this afternoon and offering free rides if you need to get there. Check the thread for details.
BikeBike is at the playground behind Lindsay Park until 1 p.m. with electric cargo bikes you can test ride. If you've been curious about switching to a cargo bike, today's your chance.
kids on bikes heading from P&S Mission to Lindsay Park right now. Route's become way bigger since last year—totally cool vibe to see so many young riders out.
Evanston Pond is packed with invasive Prussian Carp. Someone sent an underwater camera and found thousands — the city drained ponds for this before and needs to do it again.
Chance the Rapper performed in Calgary tonight. Some fans wished he'd played more from Acid Rap and 10 Day, but it was still a solid show.
If you're in Montgomery (NW Calgary), you might catch a smell like burning tires or melted plastic outside. It keeps showing up — anyone know where it's coming from?
You can spot the International Space Station from Calgary Sunday at 10:44 p.m. Grab a quick look — it'll be visible for about 30 seconds.
lost a men's gold/rose-gold wedding band with writing and a stone around 37 Street SW or near lina's italian market on centre street. reward if found — check your pockets if you were nearby.
