Reddit pulse / page 16
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
Reddit thread "The Battle After the Ballot: Who Gets to Define Calgary-Shaw?" is drawing discussion about local politics and representation after the recent election, with people weighing in on what the ward means going forward.
A woman who returned to running is dealing with unwanted attention — creepy guys on bikes, harassment despite wearing baggy layers. She's asking other women and femme folks for advice on safe running routes around the city.
The Crowchild-to-Glenmore EB ramp is severely bottlenecked every morning because drivers try to merge immediately instead of using the full kilometre available to speed up. Two lanes on the ramp aren't cutting it anymore.
A semi tried to turn around in a cul-de-sac, jack-knifed, and ripped off a utilities box. 311 was called and the driver was spotted inspecting the damage.
West Coast Reductions' processing smell in Ogden and Lynwood is brutal — residents say it reeks like a dead animal so badly they can't open windows or use their backyards. The facility's been venting the same odour for years, with nothing changing despite complaints.
Someone's hunting for map o spread in YYC — hasn't seen it in months, used to grab it from Giant Tiger. If you've spotted it anywhere, there's a grandmother counting on you.
CIFF runs September 24 to October 4 with more than 200 films — a fresh shot at stuff that filled summer festivals. Downbeat, Jim Queen, A Long Winter and Club Kid are all screening again, plus Alberta films and titles that skipped the hype circuit.
2003 silver Toyota Echo stolen from SW Southwood at 6 am on September 22 with over half a tank of gas. License plate KAS 255. Police case number 26434069 if you spot it.
High school student calling out Calgary transit riders who stand two-to-a-stair on escalators and block everyone trying to walk. Stand right if you're riding, walk right if you're moving — basic etiquette.
Warm weather's kicking off fall in Calgary — don't pack away your sunglasses yet.
Locals are asking what other homeowners chose for roof shingles after hail season. Class 3 quotes are running $1000 less than Class 4 — both laminated — and people are wondering if the upgrade actually gets you a better insurance rate.
Reddit's blowing up about new developments popping up in the north — low build quality, multi-family units crammed with zero yard space, and infrastructure that doesn't support the density. People are asking why they're not building actual apartments or high-rises if density is the goal.
Someone's been spotting a white rabbit on dog walks around Abbydale for the past week — definitely not wild. They can't adopt it themselves (have dogs that'd hurt it) but want to help before winter hits. If it's yours or you know what to do, hit them up.
A reminder to drop by your provider and check rates—one person just locked in electricity 30 cents per kilowatt-hour cheaper than their previous rate. If you save even $40 a year and thousands of other households do the same, that's real money. Riders and fees still eat most of the bill, so shop around.
A puppy, possibly a German Shepherd, was spotted wandering onto the road and into alleys at 70 St NW and Bowness Road Tuesday. If you're missing a pup or see it around the area, reach out to local animal services or watch for posts in local community groups.
WestJet's Calgary contact centre workers just voted 89% in favour of unionizing with Unifor. First collective agreement negotiations are up next.
Someone's pushing for passenger rail between Calgary and Banff. The proposal just went to the Alberta government — let's see if it actually goes anywhere.
Calgary Tool Library is reopening after years of closure following COVID. The library's partnering with The Rehabilitation Society of Calgary to provide space and run the program. Around 1,400 past members are being notified.
A Redditor's been drinking Sun Moon Lake Ruby Black Tea from Taiwan lately—naturally sweet with cinnamon and mint notes—and wants to know if other Calgarians are into Taiwanese tea. They say you don't see whole-leaf Taiwanese black tea around YYC very often.
Getting mail-in ballots for the October referendum and the questions make no sense. "Sustainable levels"? How does "Albertans first priority on employment" even work? People are googling breakdowns because the official wording is basically unreadable.
