Reddit pulse / page 69
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The Superstore on 137th Avenue and 127th Street ripped out all its self-checkout stations. Looks like lines might get longer or shorter depending on staffing.
95 Street is closed between 102A Avenue and Jasper Avenue right now while police respond to a disturbance. Avoid the area if you can.
Someone got stuck in the zoo parking lot with a dead battery and a date waiting. A stranger jumped the car and suggested downloading Road Ally for emergencies — community actually showing up.
RIP Revolution Cycle — the old shop building on the edge is coming down. End of an era for Edmonton bike culture.
Corb's Water Not Coal petition crossed the signature threshold Wednesday — Albertans are fired up about protecting the foothills from coal mining.
Local mountain bikers are coming together to build a unique new park in the river valley. First of its kind in the city—folks are actively volunteering to make it happen.
American white pelicans spend spring and summer in the interior of North America—and yes, that includes Edmonton. You'll spot them around remote northern lakes, rivers, or even storm ponds in the city. Keep your eyes on the water.
Someone gave a solid endorsement to The Aviary — calling it a little jewel. Good work, Medical Pilot.
Northeast Edmonton residents are seeing a flickering light in the clouds that's been going since sunset. Let us know if you figure out what it is.
Huge orange glow to the northeast last night had everyone looking up — turned out to be a flare stack at the Dow Plant in Fort Sask. Wild to see from the city.
Someone posted a photo of the most Edmonton bird ever taking the most Edmonton risk. The comment says it all—apparently that's just how we do it here.
Local avid birdwatcher asking for tips on spotting hooded ducks around the city. If you know a good spot or best time of day, this person's been looking for years to see this breed in person.
Someone who lived in Edmonton for 10 years moved to Winnipeg in March and says Edmonton drivers are way better. Three months in Winnipeg and they've had more close calls than their entire decade here. Local driving reputation: restored.
a léger poll shows edmonton's separation sentiment at an all-time low — 81% want to stay in canada, 8% want out, 5% back merging with the u.s.
uofa emergency is getting hammered on reddit — people posting about long waits, staff unfamiliar with chronic conditions like crohn's, and dangerous medication advice.
someone caught a beautiful rainbow over the city earlier — worth scrolling r/edmonton if you missed it.
MC College is looking for hair models June 9, 11, and 12 for student practicum cuts—solid form, graduated form, and layered styles. All services free. Sessions start at 8:30am or 12:30pm depending on the date.
Protest against Alberta AI data centres is set for June 27th at 2pm at the Alberta Legislature Grounds.
Someone's fishing hook got left at Rundell Park and nearly caught a dog instead. River valley folks fishing in the park—please check your lines and clean up after yourselves.
Edmonton promised $7M in new parking revenue back in 2015. Instead, overall parking revenue dropped $3M and fines issued fell by $4M. The city's enforcement just isn't there anymore.
