Reddit pulse / page 68
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renters sharing horror stories about new landlords avoiding repairs — mold in bathrooms, broken units, zero follow-up. threads filling with advice on tenant rights.
locals are pointing out how much city money could be redirected if they invested differently — one redditor spent every weekend there as a kid and is disappointed watching the slow decline.
The privatized TransEd operation of the Valley Line is burning through cash so fast that after just two years of the city running it, Edmonton will have saved enough money to pay the entire 30-year termination fee.
A 400-acre data centre is proposed near Beaumont — one of three the Beacon group wants to build in Edmonton's immediate vicinity. Only 20 minutes from Century Park. People are raising questions on r/Edmonton.
Someone posted a wild electoral map on r/Edmonton showing what gerrymandering looks like. The image is spreading around the subreddit.
Thinking of planting lettuce seeds this weekend? You're not too late—mid-June is fine for spring lettuce. Pots and grow bags work great if you don't have garden beds.
LRT went down south of Clareview this afternoon — trains backed up bad at Belvedere and Clareview. No word yet on when service restores or if bus replacements are running.
easy to forget how beautiful the city is until you're out on the river. skyline hits different from the water.
everyone's got their favourite spot for premium grilled cheese. franks, cheese louise, relish, meltwich — who's making yours right now?
Edmonton public schools are canceling international exchange programs and student trips. If you've got a trip affected or know families dealing with this, the subreddit's looking for voices to share their story.
Corb Lund is in Edmonton tonight and tomorrow morning to collect signatures for the water-not-coal campaign before handing everything in to Elections Alberta. You can sign at multiple locations today or with him in person at Southbound Brewing (9943 69 Ave NW) tonight and tomorrow.
Dark Knight trilogy is playing Telus World Science Centre IMAX as a marathon July 19 — Batman Begins at 1pm, Dark Knight at 4pm, Dark Knight Rises at 7pm. TENET and Inception are also screening (July 10 and July 4). Tickets available now.
Someone's group chat made it out for a walk together. Turns out the group chat is just them, walking solo. Relatable.
Locals hunting for interesting, unusual basketball courts around the city. Already got Wihkwentowin and O-Day-Min on the list — where else?
A car somehow ended up parked in the North Saskatchewan river valley. The river valley does its thing.
Twin Willows Golf Club is shutting down permanently after this year. Long-time Edmonton players getting their last rounds in.
Edmonton is looking at ways to give people more access to shelter spaces during the day, not just overnight. Proposal in the works to address gaps in current services.
City council's latest report shows sharp increases in speeding and crashes at Edmonton intersections. The data is prompting conversation about traffic enforcement and road safety.
One person in custody after heavy police presence near downtown Edmonton Monday night. Details still emerging.
Venus and Jupiter are super close in the sky right now — visible to the naked eye if you're outside. Don't miss it.
