Reddit pulse / page 23
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Alanis Morissette is playing the penultimate night of Stampede. if you've been waiting for a Jagged Little Pill moment, this is it.
a storm cell rolled through Calgary last night and people were out documenting it from safe spots. whole city's been posting the footage.
a Midas/MrLube lot on Macleod is for sale. locals are betting it'll be In-N-Out Burger next — fits the American franchise wave happening on that strip.
someone lost their wedding band at the Cowboys tent (Craft section) during Stampede. fell through the floorboards probably. if you found it, the couple's looking — management is helping with recovery.
A retired Stampede baddie posted that the bass from Cowboys tent is rattling windows all the way down in Marda Loop — if you're in that neighborhood and planning to sleep early, you'll want earplugs.
Bad news if you had tickets to see Yungblud at Cowboys tent on Sunday — the artist has cancelled his set at the music festival.
Massive thunderheads rolled over the grounds Wednesday night with hail and wild skies — if you're heading out there this week, watch the forecast and take cover if storms roll in.
if you're overwhelmed by the midway, head north to Studio Bell. the architecture alone is worth it, plus there's interactive exhibits to keep the kids entertained — way quieter than the grounds.
a loose goose led to a car crash on Deerfoot — because of course it did. nobody was seriously hurt, but it's peak Calgary wildlife chaos.
someone's sister from Montreal lost a gift for her nephew at Cross Iron Mall and got it back thanks to an honest person and the mall staff. one simple act of honesty made their whole day.
sky's looking absolutely majestic in the NW — some wild cloud formations out there. if you're near shell on 17 ave, worth a look.
Cowboys Music Fest is making an official Guinness World Record attempt for largest attendance at a drag show Saturday. The venue has 14-15k capacity; the current record to beat is around 12,500.
Pro tip for Stampede: if you have Costco bucks, hit guest services instead of waiting in the ticket kiosk lines. No lineup, instant tickets — saves hours.
Someone's mailbox overflowed after being away for less than two weeks — mostly flyers, barely any real mail. If you're drowning in unaddressed mail, Canada Post lets you opt out of the junk.
Mini donut ice cream is back at Village ice cream — if you've had it before you already know it's worth hunting down.
Someone triggered the fire alarm inside the BMO Centre at the Stampede by vaping — marking a pretty expensive smoke break.
Sunday, July 5th was free entry day at the Stampede and the crowds showed up. Reddit's posting photos from what was clearly a packed day.
A helicopter flying unusually low over the city has been catching people off guard and scaring drivers. Multiple people in Mission and surrounding areas reported seeing it.
Truck caught fire near Nose Hill along John Laurie on Tuesday. Not sure what happened but hoping everyone involved is okay. Anyone see it or know what went down?
Someone lost a gold ring with "JS" initials at the Fit4Less on MacLeod Plaza on Sunday, July 5 — belonged to his great grandpa, grandpa, then dad (all passed). $800 reward if found. Ring isn't valuable for gold but means everything. Gym won't let them post reward signs, so check r/calgary.
