Reddit pulse / page 33
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
Someone had to step in when a man left his Savannah cat overheating in a car at Glenmore Spray Park for an hour Saturday. The cat was panting and clawing at windows. Pets can't cool down in vehicles—don't do it, even on warm days.
Heavy hail smoked parts of southwest and northeast Calgary Saturday, with intense rain causing road flooding in the NE. The storms came and went fast but dumped a ton of water.
Someone's warning people to stop sheltering under bridges when a storm rolls through. It's not safe and breaks the law. Stay away.
A helicopter's been circling over Bonavista for at least 10 minutes and there are cop cars driving around. Someone on Reddit's asking what's going on. Check local scanner if you're in the area.
Someone on Reddit just asked about getting rid of metric tons of yard waste—their green bin fills up minutes after it's emptied every week. Big branches, dead pine needles, twigs everywhere. If your cleanup crew is stuck in the same spot, you're not alone.
Reddit's asking where to find the best wings in Calgary. Thread just dropped and locals are naming their go-to spots. If you've been craving wings, worth scrolling through the recommendations.
Someone's asking if cheap Stampede rodeo tickets they found are legit. Price seems surprisingly low, and they're wondering if those seats are actually worth buying. Thread's worth checking if you've spotted a deal that felt too good.
local photographer offering wet plate/tintype portraits — actual handmade photos on metal sheets using a historic 1851 process. looking to build a portfolio, so if you're into vintage aesthetics and want to sit for a session, check the Reddit post.
if you're thinking about joining CSSC softball, heads up — some league leaders expect players to already know how to play. the website says anyone can join regardless of skill level, but that's apparently not always how it lands on the field.
two people on scooters turned Kensington Road into their own block party around 10:45 this morning near 19 Street. neighbours across the way supplied the soundtrack. peak summer energy.
chemical smoke smell spotted around Parkdale/Edworthy area around 10:45 this morning. unclear what it's from — thread filling up with people asking if anyone else caught it.
Someone paid for a bus ticket through the app, the bus took a completely different detour route with zero warning, and the transit authority won't refund the four bucks. They ended up ubering instead and are bummed about the policy—which feels wild when you literally paid for a service you didn't get.
If you've been on the CTrain lately and couldn't understand a word the driver was saying — you're not alone. Riders are posting about unintelligible announcements being a basic service issue. Like, if you're announcing something, shouldn't people actually hear it?
If you're burnt out and looking for a solid spa in YYC — massage, good vibes, place that takes insurance — someone's asking for recs on Reddit. Bonus if it's not all-male and cool with nonbinary folks.
Someone got a sketchy text saying they owe $6.99 for a transit ticket fine. It's a scam — actual tickets never come by text or email. Registry confirmed it. Don't pay.
Calgary's got to offer real transit choices as it grows. A city of two million can't survive on just one way of moving around. Drive, take the train, bike, walk — successful cities give you options.
Local ATU 583, representing transit workers, is holding a rally today from noon to 12:30 at City Hall. They're pushing for transit worker safety and supporting an operator who was brutally assaulted in May 2025.
Riders headed to Canmore on Highway 1A right now are dodging more potholes than usual. One motorcyclist called it "an exercise in staying alive more than enjoying the curves." Avoid if your rims crack easy.
Someone finally spotted a raccoon in Calgary. It's apparently rare enough around here that it made the Reddit front page.
Looking for weird, unique perfume brands that aren't at Sephora? There's a Reddit thread going where locals are trying to track down shops carrying Toskovat and Zoologist series — if you know a spot, folks want tips.
