Reddit pulse / page 20
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
Multiple traffic lights around Beacon Hill are down right now. Prepare for bad drivers who don't understand 4-way stops. It's gonna be messy out there.
Someone spotted tactile paving at a crossing installed perpendicular to the street instead of aligned with the crosswalk, with no audible signal or guiding bars. The setup violates Canada's standard that says it should be perpendicular to the direction of travel, not angled.
A rider with arthritis had to sit on the floor to get off during an emergency evacuation yesterday because the train's steps are too steep and awkward. They're concerned about how someone in a wheelchair would ever manage in an actual emergency.
An 11-year-old is missing in Calgary and residents can track search efforts on a live map showing which areas have been covered. Police officers and search and rescue in yellow shirts are going door-to-door in Thornecliff; volunteers have already searched Highland Park and surrounding areas.
Severe storm watch is up for Calgary, and forecasters are warning of not just large hail but also tornado potential. It's a watch, not a warning yet—but conditions are unstable.
The spot's showing closed on Google for all days. Regulars hoping it's just a listing error since it's been solid for Chinese food.
Someone took a Jenny Yoo wedding dress (dark ivory, size 12, A-line) out of a car on 26th Ave between July 13-14. If you spot it, contact Calgary Police file CL26815800.
so this just blew up on reddit — people saying they caught something nasty during Stampede. sore throat, brutal cough, whole thing. some folks testing positive for covid, flu, or strep. five days in and it's still rough. anyone else dealing with it?
multiple buses running no AC in the evening heat, windows open, full of mosquitos. riders getting eaten alive or soaked in sweat — it shouldn't be the driver's choice to let paying passengers suffer.
Joshua Mogg, 33, has been missing since July 15 around 6:45 p.m. from the 400 block of Cranbrook Square SE. Last seen wearing red shorts and black shirt. If you have info, call CPS at 403-266-1234.
The Odyssey is screening in 70mm IMAX at just 41 theatres worldwide right now, and Chinook is one of them. If you're planning to catch it this weekend, you're getting a rare experience.
someone's humidity monitor in their house won't drop below 66% even with the air conditioner running full. trying to get it under 55% to prevent mold. if you've had this problem, sounds like they need advice.
beginner looking for competitive muay thai gyms in south Calgary. options nearby include Elite MMA, Champions Creed, Alavanca, Victory Thai Boxing, Mike Miles Muay Thai, Warden MMA Fitness, and ZMT Muay Thai — what's the word on which ones are worth it?
someone spotted a small grey animal in their yard with a flat triangle-shaped tail about an inch long. it's shy but not terrified, keeps running around eating plants. first guess was hamster but that doesn't seem right — any ideas what it is?
I Love This You Should Too is doing their annual Calgary Folk Music Festival preview episode. New episode #351 covers artists they're hyped to see, festival tips, and music samples — no ads, just local stuff. Find it on your usual podcast apps.
Screenings in 70mm IMAX kick off Friday at Chinook cinema—not waiting until the 18th. Everyone's hyped to see if the projector holds up for the whole experience.
A wife's wedding ring turned up underneath the Craft setup after the final set at Cowboys on Sunday. The team there and at Craft found it—just in time for a 3rd anniversary celebration.
The humidity has everyone on Reddit talking—sticky, clammy weather that's wildly unusual for the city. Folks are wondering what's causing the shift from Calgary's typically dry conditions.
Someone's in town visiting family and wants to find a good butcher for quality steaks. The r/calgary community's probably got some solid tips beyond what Google shows.
A redditor caught someone creating chalk art on asphalt and wanted to give them a shout-out. People are digging the street art.
