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The Muttart's new Hundred Acre Wood feature celebrates Winnie the Pooh's 100th birthday with an exhibit inside the conservatory. Perfect if you're a longtime Pooh fan or introducing the character to a new generation.
Alberta's referendum mail-in ballot application window is open — apply early so you get your package in time for the October 19 vote. Avoid the hours-long waits some voters faced in past elections.
Spruce Grove's new $50-million ballpark won't be ready this year — four years after construction started. The team's playoff games are being relocated to Okotoks while work continues.
Edmonton renters and homeowners are frustrated on Reddit after the UCP raised property taxes once more. People point to earlier HOC reporting on how quietly this keeps happening through user fees.
Someone on Reddit made fan art comparing Edmonton's old and new LRT trains after hearing the replacement news. The drawings are drawing love from the community.
Local theatre-goers comparing notes on their Fringe picks. Community crowdsourcing the best shows to catch this festival season.
Reddit thread exploring Edmonton restaurants with set and tasting menus under $100 per person. Road Trip at Rgerod and dinner omakase at MSSM topping the list.
Fringe ticket buyers hitting server errors during on-sale day, but perseverance pays off. Multiple refresh attempts and the system eventually goes through.
Heritage Fest bounced back to Hawrelak Park this August long weekend for the first time in three years, but transit coordination for the revival is creating headaches for attendees trying to navigate the site.
City's 311 app got a much-needed overhaul. No more submission errors, upload up to three photos, and you can search for your department instead of hunting through menus.
Folk Fest newbies are hunting advice on Reddit about where to get tarps and pegs, how the lottery system works, and whether you can leave your spot unattended to catch acts on different stages.
Medieval Madness festival runs this weekend at Lakedell Hall on Highway 13, about an hour southwest of Edmonton. Third year running. Costume contests with cash prizes (dressing up is optional), food on-site, but bring cash — no ATM and spotty internet.
Downtown Edmonton's housing growth is picking up speed. Reddit mapping out all the new builds and conversions happening in the core — lots of movement after years of talk.
Heritage Festival drew solid crowds this past weekend despite last-minute wind evacuation Saturday. After getting an extra hour Sunday to make up for it, people came through — great attendance and vendors happy.
The Alberta Mycological Society is hosting hundreds of wild mushrooms at Devon Community Centre on Sunday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults are $10, kids under 10 get in free. One day only.
Edmonton property owners are watching their yards slip away as infill construction digs deeper nearby. Erosion into excavation sites is leaving residents scrambling for fixes—and frustrated that the city isn't stepping in.
Someone's putting together a game jam entry and needs local artists for sprite sheets and environmental art — no pay, just for fun. Writing in Lua with Love2D if you want to know the tech stack.
Fringe tickets drop Wednesday, August 5. Get your picks in early if you've got your eye on something specific — the festival runs in August and lineups move fast.
Someone's giving away a free mobile ticket to Kataklysm at Starlite on Wednesday, August 5. You've got to have a public Reddit profile and post in r/Edmonton to get it, but hey, free metal show.
Folk Fest crews are running equipment around the clock to get the site ready despite wet conditions. The setup team's been called out as absolute heroes by organizers for the hustle getting everything in place.
