Reddit pulse / page 20
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
Someone just noticed after 37 years in Edmonton that the hotel restaurant 4404 is literally named after its address. Neat detail hiding in plain sight.
Power went out in Cumberland today — some residents didn't get advance notice from EPCOR. If you're in the area, check their outage map for updates.
locals are posting love for the Starlite Room after decompressing from fabulous weekends at Infest and Purple City music festivals. described as a special community that's worth being part of.
U of A researchers led by Dr. Satyabrata Kar have uncovered a breakthrough approach to treating Alzheimer's disease. Details are sparse in the social discussion, but locals are sharing the news.
Someone's looking for a well-organized, safety-focused firearm marksmanship course in the Edmonton area. If you know a good instructor or training program, the Edmonton subreddit's got the thread.
97th street and 127th avenue are down to single lanes both directions — major detour if you're heading through there right now.
a bear was spotted in the Mill Creek area — no specifics on exactly where, but worth keeping eyes open if you're out that way.
a man in a "Messenger of Jerusalem" van followed a woman into her work parking lot, asked if she had a boyfriend and told her she was beautiful. she sprinted to her workplace. he's a gospel singer working in edmonton — women in the city are posting warnings.
reddit's saying protected bike lanes are linked to nearly double the bike commuters, but nobody's talking about it at the provincial level where the decisions get made.
a challenge just dropped on r/edmonton: get out and vote on october 19, then pressure 10 people you know to vote too—and have them challenge 10 more. send the ucp a message with turnout.
hit and run at 104 ave and 118 st around 11am tuesday — white van hit someone on a lime scooter and took off. if you have dash cam or security footage from that intersection, police need it.
someone on r/edmonton is hunting for real california-style breakfast burritos in town and not finding them. tried hathaway's and iconoclast but they weren't quite it. locals: where's your spot?
Four-vehicle collision at 76 Ave and 34 St has closed the intersection. Avoid the area.
Another frost advisory in effect for tonight — time to bring in the tomatoes and peppers or cover them up if you want to save your garden.
West Edmonton Mall is marking 45 years with heavily discounted prices Wednesday — Galaxyland, Ed's Bowling, and Drive all open 1 p.m. with extended hours. Galaxyland runs until 7 p.m., Ed's Bowling until 10 p.m., Drive until 9 p.m.
someone in Ottewell is paying $474/month for house insurance on a 1960s split level. was way cheaper on an acreage. anyone else seeing these rates?
A local created mentalhealthhubedmonton.com to cut through the confusion when you're googling mental health help. One place, real resources, no runaround. Still growing — if you know a resource that should be there, send it.
Canada Place office spaces are closed today because of a major electrical problem — the Passport Office is still open, but if you've got business there, confirm before heading over and losing a parking spot.
No mosquitos, no smoke, perfect highs, and sunshine all day. People are out.
Driver blew through a stop sign without slowing down. Folks replying say Edmonton driving's getting unpredictable and risky right now.