Reddit pulse / page 44
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People are genuinely divided on construction lane closures—do you merge early to be courteous or ride the closing lane to the end like the rules say? Turns out the law's on the side of the people merging late.
Mosquito season in Edmonton is so bad right now people are joking about turning to dark magic to fight back. The bugs are absolutely relentless out there.
Someone on r/edmonton says Edmonton store shelves are almost empty of canned sardines — only a couple varieties left, and not the good ones. No official shortage yet, but sardine hunters might need to get creative or wait for restocking.
A cyclist on r/edmonton called out the contradiction: you can't rage at people on bikes and demand lane removal at the same time. Pick one. The rant came after someone hit them with a truck on 107 Ave, swearing and swerving — in an area with no sidewalks, trails, shoulders, or bike lanes to escape into. Meanwhile, shout-out to courteous drivers; they're the ones making cycling tolerable in the northwest commercial zone.
A sudden storm forced an evacuation at Commonwealth Stadium, but cleanup crews have the venue ready for the weekend. The Elks game is on.
The Elks take on the defending-champion Roughriders this weekend, chasing a series sweep after the last matchup. Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday at 5 p.m.
Few sunny days coming before Sunday brings the rain, wind, and cooler temps. Enjoy the break while it lasts.
A local moving company is getting flagged for missing items, damage, and refunds that never came. One customer is out over $3,000 with no resolution three weeks later.
Edmonton's crime severity index hit its lowest point since 2021 this year, falling 6.5%. The drop aligns with provincial and national trends even as property crime surged.
One Edmonton intersection is racking up near-misses between right-turning drivers and pedestrians and cyclists. The "no right on red" rule exists for a reason — and drivers aren't following it.
A local service business is incentivizing customers with 10% off if they leave a 5-star Google review. Their reviews are 300+ five-stars, but the incentive makes you wonder how real those are.
City of Calgary sent forestry staff, equipment, and crews to help Edmonton deal with fallen trees and debris. Neighbours helping neighbours after we've got their back before.
Residents who invested in retirement home leases are now asking hard questions about their money. Sounds like a gut punch for people trying to secure their future.
The city manager says the cleanup and repair bills from this record-breaking wet summer are going to run into the millions. Storm damage, tree removal, infrastructure repairs — the costs are piling up fast.
After the wettest June and July on record, Edmonton's about to deal with the fallout: mosquito swarms. The standing water everywhere is basically a breeding paradise right now.
Calgary's forestry and parks crews showed up today to help with cleanup from the weekend storms. They remembered when Edmonton sent workers their way a few years back during a major snowfall — neighbours helping neighbours.
A double rainbow lit up the sky in east Edmonton after yesterday's storm. One of those rare weather moments that made the chaos feel worth it.
After Edmonton's wettest stretch in months, the forecast is clearing. A few dry days are coming—catch your breath while you can.
The Muttart Conservatory and Elk Island National Park are among Edmonton attractions affected by recent flooding. Cleanup and recovery efforts are underway.
post-storm sunset last night was absolutely incredible. whole city was just glowing. if you missed it, you're gonna regret it.
