Reddit pulse / page 48
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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.
Saddledome venue operations job fair happening now through tomorrow, July 22–23, at 1 p.m. Bring your resume—they're hiring on the spot for multiple positions. Check cflam.es/3T7hmzg for the full job postings.
A warm weather stretch is moving in. Calgary's not under heat warnings yet as of Wednesday morning, but a ridge of high pressure is bringing a lot of warm air into southern Alberta that could change that. Heat warnings usually kick in after three consecutive days of 29°C+ highs and 15°C+ overnight lows.
Someone's visiting Calgary next week with family and asking what's changed since their last trip years ago — they want real local spots, not the basic tourist circuit. The thread's full of recommendations for neighborhoods and restaurants that show the city properly instead of the usual stops.
Reddit's buzzing with confusion over Glenmore kayak rentals. Lots of people say it's easy and cheap to rent there, but Glenmore Sailing School's website has no mention of kayaks and their voicemail specifically says they don't rent them. The canoe club won't rent to nonmembers either. Where exactly are people renting?
The new renderings for the Kansas City Chiefs' domed stadium are giving off Saddledome vibes — looks like the design borrowed some inspiration from Calgary's iconic arena. Fans are spotting the similarities online.
People are wondering if you can raft the Bow all the way south to Fish Creek or if the ropes near Harvie Passage stop you. Looks like the water gets cordoned off before you get that far — might be your limit.
Police are warning of scams targeting people trying to donate to the search for missing 11-year-old Parker. If you want to support the effort, stick to the official volunteer group on Facebook and searchparker.org.
