Reddit pulse / page 25
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
Weekly grocery deals post dropped for this week. PC Optimum points at Superstore and No Frills (1,000 points = $1), Scene+ at Safeway and Sobeys (100 points = $1), Save on Foods points vary by what you redeem. Thread covers what's actually on sale through the week.
Young Algerian couple weighing Calgary for their move to Canada through Express Entry. Comparing it to Toronto and Vancouver because the cost of living is way lower. They're wondering about job prospects for someone in accounting and a dentist. Thread's got a lot of real Calgary takes.
Workers peeled back vinyl on the National Building at 1604 Centre Street N and uncovered vintage signage underneath — National Building, Dairy Queen, Custom Furs. Pretty cool slice of old Calgary suddenly visible.
Pedestrians are squinting their way through Calgary nights — modern headlights are so bright people need sunglasses after dark. And somehow they stay on full blast even in daylight. Is there anything the city can do about it?
Someone just got their 11-year-old hot water tank inspected and it's full of sediment — replacement time. They're asking Reddit where to find a good-quality unit at reasonable price with installation. Home Depot or Costco on the radar.
Alberta's considering tougher penalties for illegal dumping — possible jail time and fines up to $10,000. The UCP is exploring the move to crack down on the problem.
North Calgary's getting a new water pipeline to fix the Bowness bottleneck. Crews have already laid six kilometres of the 22-kilometre feeder main — by early next year it'll move 30 million litres per day. Canada's chipping in $29 million, the city $94 million. Full project wraps by 2029.
A driver who'd been claims-free for 30+ years got two minor tickets and lost their good-driver status. Insurance premiums tripled at renewal—the fines are only the start.
A juvenile bald eagle roughly the size of a wild turkey was spotted at the edge of a slough in the Wolf Willow community in deep south Calgary. Locals are surprised and thrilled.
People on Reddit are sharing stories about working at Kinjo and what they've seen go down. Thread has people calling out workplace practices.
The "Parker" graffiti tribute that was up around the city just got covered. People were hoping it would stay.
Swing dancing social at Riley Park on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. — drop-in beginner Lindy Hop lesson first, then DJ'd social dance at 7:30. No partner or experience needed. Pay what you can; $5 suggested.
Reddit thread has Calgarians asking what causes tap water to turn yellow after vacation. Water runs clear after a few minutes of flushing, but people are wondering if residue stays in the system and whether they should get their water tested.
Throwback photo of Calgary foothills with perfect light hitting the hills just right is getting traction on r/Calgary. People sharing memories of the region's landscape and that golden-hour feeling you can't always capture.
Calgary Police and Alberta Sheriffs' Fugitive Apprehension team just wrapped a two-day downtown operation that netted 91 warrant executions and 18 arrests. Of the warrants, 77 were criminal and 25 involved violent offences including assaults, weapon possession, firearm storage violations, and breaches of release conditions.
A proposal for 10-minute intervals across Calgary's entire bus network is circulating on Reddit and getting traction. The plan argues frequency is reliability and would cost negligible budget increases with signal priority infrastructure. People are backing the idea hard.
A Reddit post about Canada Post just hit and people can't believe what they're seeing. Thread's blowing up with folks weighing in on whatever Canada Post pulled this time.
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival at Prince's Island Park went down this past weekend with Bill Burr, John Mulaney, Matt Rife and more. If you missed it, locals are still posting about the lineups.
People on Reddit are asking if driver temperament has actually gotten worse or if they're just noticing it more. Tailgating, horn honking, and aggressive passes seem to be on the rise — but whether it's a real trend or a shift in perception is unclear.
Fire crews responded to a call in the Mahogany neighbourhood Sunday evening. Details are still coming in.
