Reddit pulse / page 12
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
New to Edmonton permanently and looking for Pokemon Go and Trading Card Game communities near the U of A? There's a Campfire group for Go but the meetup spot's a bit far. Fair warning on TCG though — the competitive scene has a reputation. Anyone know of closer options?
Business Council of Alberta is urging voters to choose Canada in the October 19 referendum. Their message: unity's better for the economy.
Canadian Bar Association's Alberta branch just released a legal breakdown of the upcoming October 19 referendum. Worth reading before you vote.
Parents are comparing daycare food costs on Reddit—one paying $150/month just for snacks and lunch while a coworker's kid's place includes breakfast, lunch and snacks for $400 total. Turns out "food included" doesn't always mean what you think it means.
Someone's hunting for retro computer clubs in Edmonton to meet up with other Commodore 64 enthusiasts and potentially rent a small venue quarterly. The Nerdsale vibe isn't cutting it—looking for real gear heads and musicians who write tunes on vintage machines.
someone on r/edmonton is posting about their midnight walks through downtown and the Ice District — 107 Ave through Rogers Place, over to Chinatown and 118 Ave around midnight. says they've seen stabbings, drug dealing, and people trying to get their attention. new to the city and finding it weirdly fascinating.
Someone's freezer handle is breaking for the third time and glue isn't working anymore. OEM replacement is $140 plus shipping — figured 3D printing has to be cheaper. Anyone know a local spot that scans and prints?
Drink and Draw Southside is happening at Vinny's Pub — sketching, cold ones from the bar, no theme and no pressure. Partners include Touch Grass Edmonton, Curated Edmonton, and The Doodlebugs. 20-person cap, so RSVP fast.
Video posted from Southgate's food court — something left a bad taste. Worth a scroll if you're wondering what's up there.
Someone posted looking for Halloween events for adults this fall in Edmonton — no raves, just looking for something cool. If you know of any, Reddit's got the thread.
Collisions are down on the section of Highway 2 in Alberta that has a 120 km/h speed limit — road safety working.
Reddit's Edmonton community is helping a visiting tourist track down the best cheesecake on Whyte Ave. Locals weighing in with their go-to spots.
Tinariwen's Canadian tour is postponed after a fire at one crew member's home destroyed travel documents for several band and touring party members. New dates coming soon — ticket holders can keep theirs for the rescheduled date or request a refund.
Sang AYCE, the all-you-can-eat spot people were hitting a couple months back, has vanished—website's gone, socials are gone. Anyone know what happened?
Someone looking to support local tea shops and grow their collection (or admit they have way too much already). Thread's sharing chai and matcha latte recommendations around the city.
r/Edmonton user asking why the Arc card can't get integrated into iPhone and Samsung wallet tap-as-you-go, especially for students with U-Pass. Seems like an obvious feature that doesn't exist yet.
Local asking for dance bar recommendations for a 19th birthday with friends. Thread's probably packed with Whyte Ave and Ice District spots.
Someone on r/Edmonton asking for sit-down restaurants that actually serve bone marrow. Sounds like a solid craving.
The Corkscrew was a legendary steakhouse chain in Edmonton through the 70s and 80s — three castle-like locations across the city, famous for steak, lobster, and King crab legs. All three shut down around the same time when the Fuller family shifted focus to launching Earls.
The Runner Up from Lazzarone Pizza just opened at 10358 82 Ave NW on Whyte. People are saying the crust is a standout.
