Reddit pulse / page 30
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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.
heads up if you're riding Lime or Bird scooters—park them on the grass instead of the sidewalk. people in wheelchairs can't get by when they're blocking the path.
Someone's asking what it's actually like living in those new Pilot Blatchford stacked townhouses — the good, the bad, the ugly. Anyone renting or living there right now?
Someone's asking how to actually find volunteering opportunities in the city — they've struggled with shift work and social anxiety but want to reconnect with the community. Anyone got solid leads on orgs that are always hiring volunteers?
Bug spray isn't cutting it this year — locals are asking what actually works against the mosquito swarms about to hit after all that rain. Anyone got the real hack?
Soccer's officially Edmonton's sport now. Been seeing it everywhere on social media this week — feels like the whole city's talking about it.
A massive pothole on the southbound QEII near 41st Ave just bent someone's wheel and took out their tire on the way to the airport. They're trying to make a claim with the province — but earlier reports from that same stretch (May 28 and June 18) haven't been fixed yet.
Someone's looking to put together a group for micro-budget films and web series around Edmonton. If you've got stage time, filming equipment, or creative ideas, hit them up.
Local hockey rink got flooded by the rain. Who's up for ball hockey instead?
People are still speeding hard on the Henday during heavy rain — hitting 130 km/h in wet conditions. Chill out.
The latest housing report suggests Edmonton's market is stable — there's actually enough supply that speculation isn't driving things up. Easing the pressure to build more, which is genuinely good news.
Someone on Reddit posted a poem saying goodbye to their school — all the memories, the walls, the bathroom doodles, the desks. End of an era vibes.
Mosquitoes are coming in hard this week — one local got bit at least 10 times in just 5 minutes in the backyard. Worth the bug spray before you head outside.
A new mosquito is making its way to Edmonton-area backyards. The city's bug expert has tips for making your home and deck less appealing to the biters.
Someone captured the Tawatina Bridge in 35mm film and it's stunning. Walterdale gets all the attention, but this one deserves love too.
Blue skies are finally back over Edmonton, but the mosquitoes are out in force. Grab the repellent before you head outside.
Grabbing a Canada Day lawn sign? They're coming to Ramsay Park at the corner of 43 Avenue and Riverbend Road from 7 to 9pm on June 30. Reserve yours online at forever-canadian.ca.
Edmonton Arts Council is hosting free shows at Green Shacks across the city — magic, dance, theatre, and concerts. First week kicks off July 6 with performances in Meadowlark, Carlisle, Hazeldean, Daly Grove, Elmwood, and Sifton parks.
Finally some decent flying weather after weeks of rain and storms. The city's clearing up — safe to say most of us are ready for it.
It was genuinely sticky this morning—humidity was next level. If you felt like you couldn't breathe properly outside, you weren't alone.
