Reddit pulse / page 31
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
Went to monster trucks at RAD Torque Raceway Saturday and the parking-lot scene was wild — people chugging drinks before they even got in, folks stumbling through the stands by the end. Someone suggested checkstops after events like this.
LRT had everyone packed in the cars Saturday night and a bunch of people stuck in the station. transit is getting rough.
Someone spotted a fantastic street performer at the Fringe last night and posted asking for help identifying her. Anyone recognize the singer?
Been here 15 years and comparing downtown on Google Maps really drives it home—the city's grown so much. Everyone focusing on the rough spots lately, but the progress is real.
Downtown police had a massive area boxed off this morning—west side between Grierson Hill and Jasper Ave, around 99th Street. No word yet on what it was about.
Alberta Ghostbusters cosplay group had a blast walking in this year's Edmonton Pride Parade. Thanks to everyone who organized and attended.
The Commodore restaurant opened in 1942 and is still going strong. Hamilton Beach milkshake maker still works.
cow moose and her calf spotted crossing Windermere Blvd and Glenridding Blvd in the Glenridding/Windermere/Keswick area Saturday afternoon. be careful if you're in sw Edmonton right now.
clear skies forecast for next weekend and Elk Island is apparently the spot for stargazing around Edmonton. someone on Reddit is planning to head out — if you've been there, stars are supposedly great.
people on Reddit asking if the Dragon festival is worth visiting this year. anyone been? what's the vibe like?
someone spotted $1.97 bacon at Walmart on Watt Common — people are checking their local stores to see if the deal's still running.
parents are asking Reddit where to get kids' haircuts in Edmonton — looking for someone who won't wreck the hair but also won't charge $80 for a trim.
someone posted about separatist activists set up at Terwillegar Dog Park looking for debate — locals weighing in on whether to engage.
Someone noticed their Edmonton-themed Starbucks mug had weird inaccuracies on it. Locals commenting on what stands out.
Someone's friend did an oil painting of their dog to practice painting fur. No notes, 10/10 — it's getting mounted in a place of honor in the house.
Reddit thread asking if anyone's been paddle boarding the north Sask since the rains slowed down. People sharing entry/exit spots and how long trips take. River flow's at an acceptable level rn.
Someone posted on Reddit asking where to sell used games from older consoles — Game City's website isn't working, GameStop only trades, and no one can figure out the other options. Locals weighing in with suggestions.
someone on Reddit swears Jordan's rug store on 51st and Gateway is a money laundering front because they never see anyone shopping there despite being open forever. best local conspiracy theory yet — drop yours in the thread.
heads up: someone's been hitting Value Village on Saint Albert Trail with a fake iPhone hustle. she'll have a brand new orange iPhone in a box with matching receipts and serial numbers — all counterfeit. been spotted multiple times doing the same pitch to different people.
Breezy Brian Gregg was busking on the North end of Tawatinà LRT Bridge when a guy walked up, grabbed his keyboard and threw it into the river. It's sitting 12 feet from shore in about 6 feet of water — visible with keys facing up. A couple people tried to recover it yesterday but it's too deep without a diver.
