Reddit pulse / page 13
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
Make-a-Wish granted seven-year-old Brent's wish for a Ghostbuster adventure at the Calgary Stampede grandstand Thursday. The kind of moment that reminds you why the Stampede still matters.
City of Calgary issuing a fire advisory today because of hot, dry conditions. Not a fire ban yet, but keep water near your fire pit and never leave it unattended. One spark is all it takes.
Municipal Complex, Calgary Fire Department, and Calgary Police Service buildings lowering flags to half-mast Friday through Monday in honour of Parker.
Seeing community messages and tributes for Parker popping up across the city—signs, posters, the whole thing. People are showing up for each other.
Calgary's got someone going to space and a book about it. Local writer John Larsen teamed up with astronaut Jeremy Hansen on Earthrise, out October 27. Pretty cool.
If you live near Bow Trail SW, summer's become a hotbed for street racing. Every single night it's loud and dangerous. Someone's been calling 311 for speed cameras but nothing yet.
Bought some Australian rib steaks at a big box grocery and they hit different — leaner, taste closer to striploin. Price though: $28 per kg vs $60 for Albertan. For budget-conscious shoppers, it's a solid option.
Parker's parents released a video Thursday thanking the entire city for the search. His dad said hug your kids, you never know when you'll get another chance. Everyone's posting about it.
someone spotted something going down at the corner of 6 Ave and 1st St today and nobody knows what it was.
CSEC job fair happened last week and people are waiting to hear if they got offers. some are wondering if on-the-spot hiring actually happened.
looking for a kids bike trade-in program in Calgary. got bikes that have been outgrown and want to trade them in for larger sizes.
housing starts in Calgary have tanked again. builders are scrambling as construction slides further into the summer doldrums.
something big is filming downtown right under the Beltline and across from Keynote by the gravel lot. crew vehicles everywhere, lights set up, looks like a real production. anyone know what it is?
residents living in an Oakridge apartment complex are losing it over noise from a new pickleball court. the relentless pinging and shouting got too loud. welcome to the most polarizing sport in urban canada rn.
Farmers around Calgary are frustrated by ongoing illegal dumping on their property. Posted on Reddit with "Disgusting" as the main complaint — locals sharing the problem.
A Redditor posted a photo of a huge bee with jet-black wings spotted in their Calgary garden, complete with a size comparison to a regular bee. Wild looking creature.
Super Smash Bros and fighting game tournament Platfight Championships is happening Oct 16-18 in Calgary. Melee, Ultimate, 64, Rivals of Aether, Brawlhalla, Nick All Stars Brawl and tons more. Register now at platfight.com.
calgary's going after winnipeg's slurpee capital title. they've had it for like 20 years and we're actually coming for it. cities really fighting over this.
someone posted a video of calgary driving right now and yeah, it tracks. traffic's a mess, people are absolutely losing it on the roads.
YYC Ice Cream Fest is running through August 16. If you haven't been yet, plenty of time to hit your favorite spot or try somewhere new.
