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If you voted already, check in with friends, family and neighbours. Offer rides to polling stations, walk their dog, babysit their kid, or cover a shift at work. Whatever makes it easier for them to get out and vote Monday.
Edmontonian posted about the referendum vote happening today, worried about what Alberta separation could do to housing prices and mortgages. Uncertainty's got people stressed. "NO TO THE NINE! STAY IN CANADA!" they wrote.
Heads up: Dr. Anne Anderson polling station wasn't letting people in by 9:30 a.m. Monday. Elections staff said they were disorganized and unsure when they'd get the go-ahead to open. Expect backups if you head there later.
Someone's arguing on Reddit whether you'd buy an acreage near Edmonton that flooded this summer. Basement damage is one thing, but how do you even market that to the next buyers?
The dog leash bylaw doesn't say "all dogs must be leashed except the friendly ones." Reddit's reminding entitled dog owners that rules don't have exceptions for people who think theirs are special.
A serious fire tore through Home Depot at South Common late Saturday. Responders were on scene hard. Everyone hoping folks are okay.
Traffic chaos caught on dashcam somewhere in the city. Someone's not following basic road rules and everyone's noticing.
A police officer laid out a fan mid-fight at UFC Edmonton Saturday night at Rogers Place. Things got heated in the crowd and took a hard turn.
Nightmare on 50th is back for Halloween with a haunted house setup raising money for food banks and girls' hockey jerseys. Running October 23–25 and 30–31 — bring donations or cash to support.
Yesterday's windstorm in Millcreek Ravine brought down old growth trees on local properties. Someone found a 1952 license plate tangled in the roots — first-use reflective paint, 6x12 size, highly collectible despite poor condition. Local history literally surfacing.
Massive outage hit 21 areas in Edmonton and EPCOR workers were out all day Saturday fixing it. Big thanks to whoever was out there.
Driving south of the city on the QE2 Saturday was rough. Dust storm hit and visibility was brutal.
Mail-in ballots had to arrive by October 16 or they don't count, even if you mailed it earlier. Use the confirmation code Elections Alberta sent you to check if yours made it. If not, you can still vote on election day Monday, October 19.
Someone posted a PSA after seeing drivers blast through intersections with no power in Nisku at 3 separate spots. People not even slowing down. A reminder that when traffic lights are out, you gotta treat it like a four-way stop.
Over two hours to vote in Millwoods, mostly spent standing outside in the cold. A lot of people tapped out before getting through. Advance voting last day before Monday's referendum.
Saturday's windstorm knocked out power across the city, damaged roofs and brought down trees. Residents posting about shingles lost, fences hit, and branches everywhere. One apple tree got torn half off and folks are worried it won't survive.
Power outages across Edmonton right now—Gold Bar is down with 200+ people ahead in EPCOR's phone queue to report. Track the outages live at outages.epcor.com.
Zine Fair is happening today at the Whyte Ave Fringe Building and it's free. Go support independent zine makers and artists.
Flashing yellow lights mean proceed with caution, not stop. If you're hitting the brakes at them, you're creating a hazard on the road.
Something went down on Anthony Henday — Reddit's buzzing but details are still coming in. If you're commuting the ring road rn, expect delays.
