Reddit pulse / page 17
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
Locals are debating whether to skip their morning runs or brave the air quality Friday. AQI readings in the 190s-200s have a lot of people staying indoors.
A Corsi-Rosenthal box is a cheap DIY way to clean your indoor air when you don't have an air purifier. They work surprisingly well and beat waiting for the smoke to clear.
National 17 is closed after an AHS inspection found a cockroach infestation. no word yet on when it might reopen.
several cats near Temple Community Center have been poisoned in the last month. if you're walking a pet in the area watch they don't pick anything off the ground.
air quality warning dropped for Calgary Thursday afternoon because of wildfire smoke blowing in. limiting outdoor time might be smart for a while.
Free outdoor swing lessons at Riley Park Stage every other Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., followed by a DJ'd social dance. July 28 and August 11 coming up. Pay what you can, bring bug spray.
Something's happening outside the Palliser downtown — roads blocked off, people cheering. No word yet on who or what they're celebrating.
One tenant discovered renovated units in their building going for $1,325 while paying $1,695 for an older unit — and new leases are offering second month free. Some renters are successfully asking for reductions. If you're in a similar spot, it might be worth a conversation.
Locals hunting for those packed-to-the-brim takeout boxes from Chinese spots are crowdsourcing recs on Reddit. Sounds like great value if you can find the right place — anyone have a spot that consistently loads them up?
Incident at 9 Ave and 19 St SE Thursday afternoon — two people in a black Kia reportedly assaulted an older man after a near rear-end, then hit him with the vehicle when leaving. Multiple witnesses stayed with him until cops and EMS arrived. Anyone with info, CPS is taking reports.
a truck got wedged under the Centre St bridge near the riverfront rn. traffic's gonna be messy if you're heading that way.
Someone's looking for a concert buddy for Of Monsters and Men tomorrow night—if you're going solo and want company or know where the show is, there's a thread looking for a tag-along.
Weekly grocery roundup landed Wednesday—PC Optimum points at No Frills and Superstore, Scene+ at Safeway and Sobeys are all live. Depends what you eat but there's always something worth stacking.
Someone on Reddit's asking where Calgary's busiest CTrain stops are—turns out high ridership keeps shifting depending on the time and direction. Worth knowing if you're planning your commute.
Someone's asking where to swim outdoors in northwest Calgary like you can in Fish Creek. Locals weighing in on what's accessible around Livingstone.
Taber corn season is here. Locals hunting for the real stuff and warning each other about knockoffs hitting the stands.
Pet-A-Palooza is bringing Day of the Dog to East Village on July 26. Bring your pup and join the party.
Calgary police posted a video showing how to properly search for missing 11-year-old Parker Wells on your property. Sergeant Chris Martin walks through checking garages, sheds, vehicles, storage areas, under decks, and between fences—places a child might seek shelter. Don't enter private property without permission, and if you spot him, call 911 instead of approaching.
Reddit user got their car broken into at Brentwood station. If you park there, lock up tight and don't leave valuables visible.
Reddit user at the Shawnessy Mucho Burrito noticed their regular burrito looked and felt significantly smaller after a couple months away—smaller enough to eat with one hand, whereas before they'd struggle to finish it. The portion actually fills them up better now, but longtime regulars are noting the shrinkflation.
