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southwest power's out rn after a car took down some electrical equipment. might be a bit before things are back to normal.
car crashed into the Valley Line in Mill Woods Monday — ended up right on the tracks. no injuries but service got cut between stations for a bit.
People weighing in on their favourite stations: 96.3 the Breeze and K97 for music variety, CKUA and CJSR for local programming, CBC for no ads. Everyone's got a reason to stick with their pick.
Long-time Shaw customer says their bill jumped from $143 to $147 over a few months — no notice, no explanation. They signed a 2-year contract specifically to lock the rate in. Sound familiar?
Someone living near Whyte and 105 Street has been hearing a loud, persistent humming or buzzing sound all summer — sounds mechanical, like a generator or industrial HVAC unit. They've walked the intersection trying to pin it down but the traffic noise and building echoes make it impossible to locate. Apartment construction nearby wrapped up but the sound's still there, so now suspicion's turning to rooftop units on professional buildings around the area.
Someone's flying into Edmonton to meet a friend and wants to visit 4 shops in the downtown core (all within a 7 km radius) before getting picked up from the last one. They've got one rolling suitcase. Looking for advice on safe, affordable transit options from the airport to the first shop, then between shops after that.
About 10cm long and squishy green, it showed up in Edmonton recently. Friendly but didn't answer to any names. If you know what it is — or what it tastes like — Reddit wants to know.
Aug. 16 was a gorgeous 90s-like day with big blue skies, huge clouds catching the sun's edge. The kind of summer afternoon you don't want to waste.
Someone spotted cocoons the size of a football on what look like tent caterpillars. Way bigger than typical — people aren't sure they've seen them this size before.
A floating structure that might be a boat was spotted drifting past Laurier dog park. Not entirely sure what it is — but it's definitely got people curious.
Treaty No. 6 turns 150 Sunday at Churchill Square. Commemoration celebration happening August 17 — come mark the occasion.
City's doing LRT maintenance again this upcoming weekend. August 22 and 23 — plan your transit accordingly if you're heading downtown.
Someone living across from ATB Place has been treated to a wild soundtrack all morning — continuous glass smashing from the summer facelift layered over marathon spectator cheers. Sometimes the crash comes first, then wild applause. Sometimes cheers roll in, then percussive glass. Surprisingly lovely, actually.
Course records broken in both the men's and women's races at the Edmonton Marathon Sunday. Fast runners, fast course.
Local looking for loop trails in or around Edmonton that aren't too busy and have parking — ideally dog-friendly spots. Anyone have go-to routes?
Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival shifted to a new venue and is celebrating cancer survivors this year. Check for details on location and race schedule.
Artist market happening today beside Duggan's Irish Pub in the French Quarter, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 91 Street and 88 Avenue. Fringe shuttle stops right there, local artists selling, food vendors (Thai coffee was solid last time), no admission.
Free Fringe shows going tonight: The First Vampyre at 8:15 p.m. and Shams by Rumi at 9:30 p.m. — grab tickets before they sell out.
Rare stable atmospheric conditions hit Edmonton last night — someone with a 10-inch telescope captured Saturn. Those clear skies don't happen often here.
Spent a night in Kamloops and it's making Edmonton shine by comparison. Customer service and vibe just aren't hitting the same. Has people wondering which Canadian cities we think are destinations but actually aren't better than home.
