Reddit pulse / page 24
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
Beyond Suffering are coming up from Calgary to play Rendezvous Pub on July 20 with Truent, Omniesia, and Edmonton's Decrepitation. Death metal, slam, melodic deathcore — all the good heavy stuff.
Someone got unmatched from their ice cream date on Hinge after putting their phone in a sweaty pocket. Madi, if you're out there, he's sorry.
someone's looking for a contractor to blend knockdown ceiling texture after fixing water damage from a shower pan leak upstairs. asking for local recommendations.
got a chihuahua named lola missing in st. albert, sturgeon heights neighborhood since recently. if you've seen her, there's a reward posted.
someone's asking if you can legally live in a car in edmonton — appears to be a real housing question on the subreddit right now.
mosquito repellent shelves are getting wiped out across the city — multiple stores reporting out of stock. if you're looking for bug spray, might have to hunt around or order online.
spotted some roaming cats in Old Strathcona — whoever posted is hoping they find their way home. if you recognize them or know the owners, check the thread.
rooftop solar just paid for itself in Edmonton — 6.2 years after installation. 12.64 kW system cost $18,500 after rebate back in February 2020; as of May 2026 cumulative savings crossed that. now throwing off around $3,000 per year in surplus.
someone bit into a moldy donut from Loblaws City Market's bakery aisle Sunday night — labeled best before July 7th. might be worth checking your purchases carefully if you shopped there this weekend.
A Dolmenwood open-table game runs weekly at Pe Metewe Games on 94th St at 118th Ave. It's a drop-in fantasy TTRPG built on Old School D&D with a focus on exploration and emergent gameplay. Newbies welcome — expect whimsical but lethal.
Someone on Reddit tried Splash and Hula and is hunting for more (and better) poke options around the city. If you've got recs, the thread's open.
A Reddit user posted asking if they could live in their car in Edmonton while finishing grade 12 and receiving income support. They're planning to move to a rental room when winter arrives, and mentioned a homeless youth community centre (ages under 25) that provides meals, showers, and laundry Monday through Friday, 9–5.
Two sweet cats are up for adoption at Petland Brewery District: Mother Goose, a 2-year-old chatty tortie who's super friendly, and Highway Honker, a 1-year-old orange girl who's basically a cuddle machine.
Whyte Ave was dealing with some questionable parking lot vibes lately — someone left a mess, and there were about 6-7 Alberta flag cars all plastered with equally questionable stuff.
The June monsoon that soaked the city might've actually skipped the usual poplar seed explosion — locals are noticing way less fluff in parks than normal for early July.
People in Oxford woke up around 3:30 a.m. Saturday to a loud noise that rattled their houses multiple times — no one's sure if it was a plane or something else. Anyone else hear it?
Rugby Canada played last night and it was genuinely fantastic. If you grew up watching rugby, this was the one to catch—a draw with a last-minute try. The heart was there even if the stadium wasn't packed.
Anyone else catching that ammonia smell northwest of Edmonton right now? A few people are reporting it. Let us know if you're smelling it too.
Fire alarm at the abandoned Lowe's on 42 Ave has been going off for two days straight. Someone called the non-emergency line last night and finally got it silenced—it was bleeding through the walls and killing sleep for the whole block. Weird how it got triggered in the first place.
Brazilian fans looking for a spot to watch tomorrow's match? Looks like people are organizing a group viewing. DM to join.
