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Someone tried to report signs they think violate city bylaw using the 311 app and got a pop-up warning them not to submit. The app now only takes sign complaints by phone if they pose a hazard — but who decides that?
A longtime driver just posted comparing 16 years in Toronto (saw 2 iffy loads) to 12 years in Calgary (saw dozens). Says people just don't bother with roof straps here. The debate's on whether it's a local culture thing or people are just rushing.
The closure at Centre and 5th Ave SW is a major hassle — people have to cross the street twice instead of once, and nobody can find an official timeline for when it reopens. Locals are asking if anyone knows when this ends.
Calgary Humane Society's Cocktails for Critters fundraiser happened Saturday and is expected to raise close to $300K. The event shines light on the society's protection work, including investigations into cruelty and neglect. Since the Humane Society gets no government funding, community support like this is essential to keep operations going.
Folk group The Fugitives are in Calgary this Sunday night. They're riding high after a packed show last night in Diamond Valley with over 300 people—crowd was good despite the referendum debate. Their set features a song based on Blackfoot legend about the Milky Way created by wolves kicking up snow at night.
Acclaimed Fine Art Show wraps tomorrow and it's packed with local artists. Someone spotted a piece that hit different given the political moment — plus the artist's work is now getting tariffed if they want to sell in the US.
Someone's transit experience is getting worse. More off-peak trips mean missing buses, wrong signage, and multi-bus plans that eat 1-2 hours. Schedule says one thing, reality says another.
Need a plumber? People asking about valve replacement costs on old copper lines — shops won't quote without a $100 call-out fee. Looking for ballpark numbers.
Saw a masked bandit just south of Sue Higgins on the bike path today. If you're out that way, keep an eye out.
Trees are coming down all over downtown Calgary right now from the wind gusts today. Whole branches falling, some trees coming down completely — be careful out there if you're walking around.
Power's been down in Glamorgan for the last hour and a half. Hope this gets fixed soon but with how hard the wind is going, might be a bit.
The Nifty Fifties voting location in Calgary-Varsity Parkdale has no line right now and staff are ready to move people through fast. If you're in the area and haven't voted yet in the referendum, go while it's quick.
Wind warning in effect for Calgary today with gusts expected to reach up to 90km/h. Trees coming down downtown — stay alert if you're out walking.
Chinook winds bringing that golden-hour magic to Calgary this evening. If you're outside, the sky is doing something special.
Calgarians are debating whether to winterize their BBQs now or keep using them all season. The freeze-thaw cycle trashes metal parts, so some folks do a full fall cleanup and bring loose pieces inside. Others just leave them. What's your move?
Someone flying Calgary to Toronto snapped photos of the sky just past Drumheller this morning — the light and formations are absolutely something. Worth checking if you're heading out to the foothills.
Reddit thread from someone trying to sell home-baked goods at Calgary markets. They've figured out Alberta's Low Risk Prepared Foods rules, but City of Calgary licensing is less clear — specifically what "Alberta Health Services approved kitchen facility" means and whether it has to be commercial. If you've done this, the thread's looking for guidance.
Someone voting at the Ukrainian church in Glamorgan spotted a bobcat cruising the parking lot Friday. Not quite as fierce as the cougar checking IDs inside, but worth keeping small dogs close.
Spruce Meadows advance voting location was packed Thursday—parking lot full of people voting. Shaw area residents showing up in force for whatever's on the ballot.
Someone spotted a rainbow circling the sun Thursday morning around 9:30 a.m. walking into work. That's a sun halo—optical phenomenon from ice crystals in the atmosphere. Pretty cool to catch.
