Reddit pulse / page 4
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
Moving back to Edmonton soon and wondering about summer work opportunities? Locals say the job market's getting better but competitive—good time to start building hobbies and community before your union work kicks in.
Everyone's frustrated about construction season starting before Edmonton finishes filling all the potholes from winter. With multiple false springs this year, suspension shops are probably getting rich off all this.
There's a calico cat that keeps following someone around Graydon Hill—not their cat, but their neighbour's. Whole neighbourhood is charmed by this little shadow.
A goose with an injured leg at Rundle Park golf course got help from Wild North Animal Rescue this weekend. A family spotted it and coordinated with rescue workers to safely catch and transport the bird for care.
People around Edmonton are setting up bird feeders and asking how to attract jays and finches to their yards. Some neighbours have done landscaping to create bird service stations and want native species instead of just sparrows.
A long thread on r/Edmonton breaking down city issues—argues things look way worse online than they actually are. Media bubbles and perception gaps are real, but problems still need fixing.
Someone sent MLA Janis Irwin merch and she actually posted it—she's apparently the first politician they've sent stuff to who actually called it out on social media.
Someone asked if anyone teaches DIY hair styling in Edmonton for under $300—apparently struggling with heat tools and wavy hair is a whole thing. Are there salons offering quick skill workshops?
People are spotting stray cats around Graydon Hill and posting about them—saw another one roaming without a collar. Anyone know if it's someone's missing pet or just feral?
Historic John Walter residences getting renewed attention on Reddit, with locals sharing deep dives into the family's Edmonton legacy and stories from the comments.
People are noticing Whyte Avenue looking rough—abandoned buildings, boarded-up storefronts, potholes everywhere. The funky street vibe feels like it's slipping.
Someone's missing their orange cat Cooper near 115th and 85th Street—he was spotted at Sifton Park the other day. If you see him around, the owner's hoping to get him home.
Someone made a whole documentary series about Edmonton back in 2023—seven episodes exploring different sides of the city. If you haven't seen it yet, definitely worth checking out.
Someone spotted a bus just idling at 2am near downtown—people are joking about who'd actually hop on a random night ride. Wild Edmonton energy.
Edmonton's fire trucks are literally held together with duct tape and the fleet is demanding replacement as prices skyrocket. City's got a serious maintenance crisis on its hands.
Something got under the fence in someone's backyard last night and attacked their dog by the eye—they rushed him to the emergency vet. Keep your pets inside or watch them closely if you back onto a greenbelt.
Someone hit and ran a car on 111 St SW around 4:30 p.m. and the driver's looking for dashcam footage or witnesses. If you were in the area, hit them up—she just got the car and doesn't have a dash cam set up yet.
Police cordoned off Wolf Willow near the Starbucks plaza around noon today with yellow tape and heavy presence—nobody's seen anything in the news yet. Anyone know what went down?
May Long weekend weather looking chaotic — expect cold temps and maybe some snow instead of the usual camping weather. Pack layers.
Animal Care and Control bylaw changes kick in May 19 — worth checking what's new if you've got pets in the city.