Reddit pulse / page 10
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
White Charger with black racing stripes hit by a Buick on Deerfoot heading south out of town around 1:15 p.m. today. Black Titan was in front and caught it on dash cam. If that was you, hit up the witness on Reddit for the footage.
New housing doesn't just need houses — it needs water systems, roads, transit, parks, and way more. Infrastructure has to be ready before developments can move. That's why building and planning are tied together.
Someone drove from Airdrie to Okotoks and spotted wild swings: $1.72 in Airdrie, $1.70 in South Calgary, and $1.57 in Okotoks. Same trip, three different prices. What's the deal?
tent trailer owners having trouble booking maintenance at RV places—shops seem to dodge the work, especially plumbing repairs. anyone know shops that actually take tent trailers on?
someone's fiancée is 6'3" and needs a wedding dress custom made next year—dress shops said her height means no off-rack options. looking for dressmaker recommendations from people who actually had good experiences, not horror stories.
someone sent their busted 3DS to The Gaming Lounge at Northhill Center for a hinge repair—first fix looked perfect until the top screen came back washed out. sent it back in for round two, and got it back with the hinge not clicking, bottom frame breaking apart, and the whole top held together with tape. not the vibe.
Modified sports car in the neighborhood making a racket at startup and idle—rattles windows. Calgary Police say they need to see it in person, and 311 bylaw only enforces noise 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., so catching them is rough. Anyone figured out a move here?
Stolen bike from Dalhousie—police file number T26023011. If you spot it, reach out to the owner.
Someone found an engagement ring on the Calgary Zoo train platform Friday at 5:30 p.m. They're holding it and want to return it—just DM them with a description of the ring if it's yours.
Someone in West Springs is leaving garbage at the neighbourhood park instead of disposing of it properly — it's not a free-stuff pile, it's illegal dumping. Kijiji, Marketplace, Goodwill, Salvation Army, Value Village are all options before you leave it on the ground.
Person in southwest Calgary looking for free feminine products after being hit by a car last month and struggling to get by — can't drive or access their usual activities. If you know of resources in the SW that are walkable or transit-accessible, the help would mean a lot.
Folks in northeast Calgary's Castleridge are hearing a high-pitched whine or buzz that won't go away — checked the furnace, AC, fridge, all the usual suspects, but it keeps going, louder outside. Anyone else catching it?
Visibility dropped to 50 metres on Anderson Road in the SW this afternoon — someone reported it was the thickest fog they'd seen in four years living here. Road signs and traffic lights only popped into view right as you passed them. Drive very carefully out there.
Looking for ubtan, sandalwood powder, rose powder and other Indian and South Asian skincare staples in Calgary? Someone posted asking where to find them locally — if you know a spot, they're looking.
Someone at the Boogie Down Broadway event at Commonwealth on Saturday night wanted to buy a drink for the guy who went onstage and sang "You'll Be Back" from Hamilton. He'd already left by the time they went to find him, but they're game to connect if he reaches out.
Looking to level up from online play? A local is hunting for in-person Blood on the Clocktower groups in Calgary and asking if anyone knows where the community plays or if groups are recruiting.
Monster Jam returned to GMC Stadium this weekend with Earth Shaker, Sparkle Smash, Grave Digger and a Robot Dog that killed with the kids. Mechanical issues plagued the whole show though — same problem as last year's event. Worth it? One attendee said they really shouldn't have bothered.
Ward 14 councillor Landon Johnston is now eligible for a recall election. Supporters are organizing — if they gather enough signatures, voters can decide whether to remove him from office.
A Calgary homeowner's vintage garage door curved arm snapped from fatigue and they need it rebuilt. Online replacements don't fit the old model. Garage door depot suggested finding a machinist to fabricate a custom piece, but had no referrals. If you're handy with metal work or know someone, there's a post on r/Calgary looking for help.
Calgary Fire Department crews are still on scene at the Ecco Recycling landfill fire in southeast Calgary. They kept it contained overnight and established firebreaks, but landfill fires are slow — all that mixed material burns deep in the piles, so crews need heavy equipment to uncover the burning stuff, douse it, then bury it with clean soil to smother it. Contractors are bringing in dirt. This is gonna take a while.
