Reddit pulse / page 29
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
The Yellowhead is flooded between 156 Street and 170 Street heading west. Left lane is passable for now, but don't risk it if you've got low ground clearance.
Someone just posted a storm time-lapse from Edmonton showing the weather rolling in. Pretty wild footage if you were wondering what happened to the sky earlier.
A local's looking for the best hojicha latte or tea spot in Edmonton — apparently it's harder to find than matcha. If you know a café that nails it, Reddit's got the thread.
Chinatown After Dark is happening tomorrow evening but moving most activities indoors to Pacific Mall at 9700 105 Ave NW because of heavy rain.
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce alongside BOMA Edmonton, BILD Edmonton, and NAÏOP Edmonton are sounding the alarm: the city's in a fiscal crisis and property taxes keep climbing. They're calling for collaborative action short and long-term.
There's been a ton of reckless drivers lately, mostly on motorcycles hitting speeds twice the limit in residential areas. You can actually report them to police and they'll take the report. Multiple reports might help when they eventually get pulled over.
The North Saskatchewan is running high and fast right now. Someone's kayak and SUP capsized in the middle of the river today — ambulance just pulled up. Even with a PFD, it's easy to get swept away. Stay out of the water.
Someone posted about a mural painted by an Ethiopian Orthodox artist on the Farmers Market building in Strathcona. Worth checking out if you're in the neighbourhood.
People with tickets to the Riverhawks game tomorrow are worried — heavy rain is expected through the night. Rain-out rules for the game aren't totally clear, so some fans are wondering if it'll be cancelled or if they should just prepare to get soaked.
An Edmonton hotel has an ice cube menu in the room. People on Reddit are talking about it.
El Cortez's patio is gone after a fire started early yesterday morning. Spot's a mainstay on the Ave.
Fire broke out around 9:50 p.m. in front of the Strathcona Farmers Market. Folks posted videos from the scene.
Another Edmonton restaurant is shuttering — owner citing downtown construction as the main culprit. That's three closures in June alone.
If you're heading north on the Henday east side, plan extra time — traffic's heavy right now.
Beaumont Pride in the Park is happening soon with free food, music, activities, and resources for the community.
Alberta Hail Suppression's free radar tracks cloud heights and includes forecasting with hailcast — useful if you're keeping an eye on incoming storms this weekend.
Someone asked about frosted mugs at A&W and got told they were discontinued by head office, but all the promotional photos still show them. Staff confusion or a quiet phase-out? Either way, Whyte location isn't delivering.
A local captured a freefall dive down Edmonton's Stantec Tower on a micro drone (33g) for an internet competition. The video shows the full descent — pretty wild stuff if you're into extreme aerial footage.
Alberta got a D- grade in a national food bank report. One in five families in Edmonton are experiencing food insecurity right now, and that number's expected to rise by year-end.
Capital Line trains aren't running south of South Campus until Monday, June 29 for track work near Southgate Station. replacement buses are running between South Campus and Century Park if you need to head that way.
