Reddit pulse / page 12
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
Someone spotted cows with numbers on them hanging around the Coliseum tracks and LRT station. Some are young calves. Nobody's sure what they're doing there or if they're heading to auction.
The City of Edmonton's tenant support phone numbers listed on the website are giving a busy signal. A local looking for help on tenant rights and lease questions can't get through.
Fuel prices holding steady at $1.69 per litre across the city. That's what we're dealing with before any new tax kicks in.
Coinin's hosting a drink and draw at The Druid with sketching supplies and vibes. Spots max out at 15, so RSVP on the Doodlebugs Discord asap. No theme, no pressure, no instructor — just grab something to drink (or not) and draw.
Both BeaverTails locations in Edmonton went dark sometime this year and nobody seems to know why — one was on Whyte, the other at WEM, and neither's been replaced.
The old Hudson's Bay storefront at Kingsway is empty and the rumour mill's spinning on what goes in next — locals hoping for a T&T supermarket or something interesting, basically anything but a car dealership.
Arcadia Brewing is hosting general trivia every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. starting tonight — all proceeds going to their Time For Kindness street outreach program, which provides food, clothing, and care to people experiencing homelessness across the city.
Someone got a parking ticket, checked the system before paying it, and found another ticket already marked overdue — except they never got it by mail and don't remember any interaction with an officer. Asking how the process works.
Someone's partner wants to try boxing but every gym in Edmonton is hitting $100–200 a month. Looking for cheaper options that actually exist.
Local couple spending nearly $1k monthly on Uber, Communauto, and rentals is weighing whether to buy — but they're stuck on used vs. new, financing vs. saving, and where to even start looking. Reddit's divided on the answers.
Someone's asking r/Edmonton where to find free parking near MacEwan — $15 a day for paid spots is bleeding them dry, and the 1.5-hour transit commute from home is exhausting. Haven't seen the answer yet.
Alberta's Voice is distributing buttons, brochures and lawn signs this week — this is your last call before the referendum. Grab materials Tuesday Oct 6, 4–6pm at Hawrelak Park (near picnic site 4) or Saturday Oct 10, 11am–3pm at Victoria Park parking lot on River Valley Road.
Good Samaritans stepped in to help during a medical emergency at 50 Street and Roper Road. Community members on the scene helped out before emergency services arrived.
Strathcona County offering 'hug kits' to people who've been hit by romance scams. Includes info on recovery resources and support contacts.
Someone found a giant water bug on Groat Rd Bridge and posted about it — surprising given how slow the river's usually running. They're warning people to be careful if you find one; these bugs sometimes bite.
Someone checking if the maple trees in Greisbach are showing their bright red colours yet — the season timing question that means fall is actually here.
Someone's asking if fleece-lined tights will work with sweater dresses and skirts through Edmonton winter, or if it'll be too cold. Also hunting for thrift stores with good plus-size sweater selection.
River valley foliage is peaking right now. If you haven't been down to the river valley for a walk yet this fall, conditions are right.
People are asking which HomeSense location in the city is worth the trip. Main draws seem to be selection and the vibe of the space itself.
Winter birthday coming up? A parent on Reddit is hunting for cheap party venues—pottery, play gyms keep coming up wildly expensive. They're hoping the city has budget options that won't break the bank while keeping their five-year-old happy.
