Reddit pulse / page 11
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
Someone found a dog in Charleswood N.W. and has it in their possession. If it's yours or you recognize it, head to r/calgary to get in touch with the person who found it.
Design Week Calgary is running August 6-8 and it's only the 2nd year for the festival. If you went last year, what was worth the time? New to it and not sure what to expect — curious what the talks and events are actually like.
WestJet and CUPE reached a tentative agreement, wrapping up the cabin crew labour disruptions that grounded flights earlier this week. Deal still needs membership vote to be finalized.
A former helipad in Peace Park is now one of the biggest murals in BUMP Festival history, covered in a vibrant ground mural by Montreal artist Marc-Olivier Lamothe. Three new community basketball half courts just opened alongside it, turning a decommissioned space into a public art and recreation hub downtown.
The family of Parker has made an official statement about supporting them. Direct support is available along with links to organizations like Autism Calgary, Between Friends, and Renfrew Educational Services. A community search map is being kept running as a record of the care shown during the search.
Reddit user posting from Bowness Park wondering if what they saw was actually a rat — said it was asleep or barely moving, unfazed by ducks walking beside it. The tail definitely looked ratty, but they've never seen one before to be sure.
Reddit user planning a daylong Calgary stop between Banff days is asking locals for must-sees. Their itinerary: Calgary Tower, Fort Calgary, Central Library, Prince's Island Park walk, and dinner at River Café. Trying to hit the highlights for first-time Canada visitors.
Photos from above show just how massive the Shepard Landfill fire was on Sunday. The flames were huge and the smoke spread across the whole southeast side.
Arby's opened a new location in Crowfoot about a week ago. If you've been making the drive to Cross Iron Mills for your beef and cheddar fix, save yourself the trip now.
Tsuut'ina Trail is completely shut down due to a major multi-vehicle collision this morning. Use Macleod or Deerfoot if you need to get across the south. Cars were on fire.
A student new to Calgary is looking for someone who can restore a 40-year-old teddy bear that belonged to their mom—dog got hold of it and now it needs expert care. Anyone know a teddy bear hospital?
Locals wondering if Saskatoon berries are still in season at Calgary parks—picking season might be wrapping up but worth checking your favourite spots.
Someone found an iPad that slid off a black F-150 truck on Signature Way—it's dinged up but still working. If it's yours, check Reddit.
anyone else noticing costco mangoes are late this year? usually hit shelves mid-july but still nothing. summer's not the same without them.
fire at shepherd landfill rn — fire trucks spotted, smoke visible across the area. crews on scene.
someone spotted a vanity plate this morning and is genuinely asking why. if you're the foot-loving owner, the internet has questions.
person swears they saw a homemade sign taped up at Foothills Medical Centre two days ago advertising Texas Size Donuts in Unit 37 but when they went back to look for it — the sign was gone. now everyone's wondering if they hallucinated the whole thing.
someone with a media pass covered the first couple days of Taste of Calgary and the lobster roll is sneakily the hit, but the Mongo fried chicken with king seasoning is also absolutely worth hunting down. pulled pork sandwich from Better Fats is 10/10. runs through Monday downtown.
A person reported being followed by a black Jeep Renegade while walking home in SW Calgary yesterday — the car pulled up twice and backed up as they passed. Police say if you see suspicious activity, report it. Trust your instincts.
Aurora's been active enough that locals are getting curious about the best spots to catch it. If you're into northern lights, northwest of the city and farther out tends to be better — less light pollution. Worth looking up on a clear night.
