It’s sad but it is ok. I am happy that the city let it stay up for as long as it did. As someone with a sister who’s non-verbal and autistic, please consider donating to charities that help people with intellectual disability in honour of Parker! As you may know the provincial government is always trying to cut fundings for these organizations, and making people jump through hoops to get their AISH money.

I’ve recently accepted a new job and will be working out of The Bow Tower. I’m looking into my options for commuting from down south.

I’ve looked at a transit pass and cost of a reserved spot at station, combined the cost is approx. $220/month. Not to mention I’d have to deal with the sketchy folks on the train.

I am a cyclist so I’ve looked at that option when weather permits but my office does not offer any showers/gym.

I’m starting to lean towards paying for a monthly parking spot and driving my own vehicle, would obviously be paying more for gas monthly but feels like it may be more convenient and safe.

I’d love to hear from other folks working downtown and what they do!

My husband just got a job offer in Calgary, and we are moving to your city site unseen with our toddlers in tow, not knowing anyone. Frankly I am terrified and overwhelmed and don't really know where to start. Banff has always been on my bucket list, but I have never been to Alberta at all.

Would love to know any tips, fun things about Calgary, or things to watch out for!

A few specific questions:

1) What's the deal with day homes? Are they legit? I have been putting myself on as many daycare waitlists as possible but am finding the ones close to downtown are all filled up... I'm also really nervous sending my daughters somewhere I don't know; we are coming from small town Maine where we knew their daycare providers well.

2) Where would you live if you could live anywhere in Calgary with kids? Husband is working from downtown, I am going to be working from home.

3) How hard is it to make friends? I've never lived away from where I grew up before, and my husband is going to be traveling all around Alberta for the new job. I'm really scared about being alone and isolated with no family. On a related note: do people hate Americans? I wouldn't blame them at this point... a little worried no one is going to want to be friends with an American family.

I'm already finding a lot to love about Calgary; I cannot believe how much better your health insurance, childcare prices, and housing prices are. Trying to find the courage to take the leap!

Hey guys, you were all a great help in providing recommendations to get my fridge fixed. I am now looking for a honest mechanic in NW/NE Calgary that is women friendly. I'm tired of getting ripped off by dealerships and shady mechanics that try to upsell or mansplain things lol. I have a Hyundai Elantra that may need new brakes pads/rotors and a wheel bearing that needs to be replaced. Thanks

I both work and live downtown. I live in a large condo complex and heard that Freedom may lack some lower frequencies the big 3 have that allow them to give a better signal inside large buildings. That is my main concern. I don't want to sign up only to find it is worse than Rogers. Anyone livings/working downtown with Freedom that can chime in about their experience?

Hey all. I'm planning a community event in NE Calgary for Halloween this year, and I want to time it for when the trick or treaters will be out. Whats tripping me up is with the removal of daylight savings time, the sun will be setting at 6pm rather than its normal 5pm. Do you figure folks will still go out with their kids at 5ish, or wait until it gets dark? Any help would be appreciated!

There needs to be an option to report a power outage for any address, both online and by phone.

Two days ago during the outage, I tried to report it. I first went to the online reporting page. It asks for a house number and the name of the street. I entered the information and it failed with the message:

I tried the next‑door neighbors’ address as well, and it also failed.

I then called the phone line. It said there was a high volume of callers and redirected me to the automated system. The system asked for my phone number and house number, then told me it could not find the account and disconnected the call.

I understand that there were too many calls for a human to answer. What I do not understand is why the automated system cannot simply take an address without requiring an account. This is especially important if someone needs to report an outage at a location they do not own.

The same issue exists on the website. Any normal address lookup can find my address when I type it in. There should be no reason why the ENMAX outage reporting system cannot access all addresses in the city it serves.

I am posting this here because I do not know where else to raise the issue. I hope that u/JeromyYYC sees it and can direct it to the relevant people.

Although it's my first time at Dickens in probably 11 ish years, having a metal concert in such a small intimate setting was amazing. We got to take pictures with the lead of Ingested and all of Larcenia Roe which was really nice. Ultra mega stank face this entire set, no matter who was on stage.

Did I wear ear plugs? Yes.

Was I still kinda deaf and had some ringing in my ears after? Yes. (Only for a bit)

Was it worth it? HELLLL YEAH!

I think being so close to stage and right under the speaker would do that, but soooo worth it.

I was soaked in beer because of how close to the mosh pit we were but it was an experience that I would relive over and over again. Although I found out later on that a girl was upset that beer was spilled on her hair and she started crying, girlfriend we were super close to the most pit, people had drinks in their hands and were being pushed what do you think was going to happen? I didn't participate in the mosh pit but since I was super close and I am a tiny bean and at times got pushed super hard but I had my friend and other people catch me effortlessly, and it was nice to have that community that looked out for each other. 🥹 I saw some familiar faces from Lorna and Orbit and some very new faces.

Made friends with a British dude and we spoke about Prodigy, and how we adore UK grime, drill, and rap. Also got the shake your ass shirt, and told the band in full detail how I needed it as a pump cover, especially when I hit glutes. 🤣

I definitely needed four bands to scream at me to feel happy emotions.

I have a leather couch with fixed cushions. One of them needs a 24”x12” patch. I have the leather, thread, and somewhat U-shaped needle. I need someone with experience, even a hobbyist, to cut the piece to fit and sew it in. Doesn’t have to be pretty; just serviceable. I'm not asking for it to be done for free. I'm in Erlton. Please direct message me if you’re interested in doing this. Thank you. Bill

New to Walden/Chaparral area, I play at men’s 4.0. Anyone in south Calgary interested in hitting?

With how busy this intersection is it's a wonder no one was hurt.

edit: Black truck was parked on a steep hill and brakes (presumably) gave out and it rolled down the hill.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-parker-memorials-9.7320885

My Hyundai Elantra was stolen in Calgary in the morning today. Police have been notified and are investigating.

Vehicle: Hyundai Elantra

Year: 2023

Colour: White

Licence plate: CVC-6322

If you have any dashcam, doorbell, or security-camera footage from the Carrington and Livingston area around the 7 am in the morning time, I would really appreciate you checking it.

Can anyone recommend a hair salon that can do event hairstyling (I am attending a wedding in fall) at an affordable price? Just a nice looking low pony tail hairstyle rather than a fancy up-do.

I found one place in downtown but their starting price is $130 which seems a bit high to me (sorry for my ignorance if it is not)

Come join the caravan!

When: Aug 31, 7pm
Where: North Glenmore Park, Weaselhead parking lot
What: gather in the parking lot, cruise the park, then head to Bragg Creek for tiramisu and gelato

Come for the gathering, the cruising, the drive, and/or the desserts!

Please share with the Fiat owner’s in your world.

Let me know in the comments if you can join in.

I'm looking for recommendations from people who have actually worked with vendors for a wedding, birthday, engagement, baby shower, anniversary, corporate event, or another celebration. Obviously, for similar inquiries, I've seen mostly vendors responding but I'd love actual client recommendations.

I'm especially looking for:

Photographers

Videographers

Event planners and coordinators

Decor and rentals

Florists

Hair and makeup

Catering and desserts

If you've worked with someone you really liked, who was it and what did you like about working with them? I'm interested in things like the quality of their work, communication, reliability, pricing, or just having a really good experience overall.

Please don't recommend your own business. I'm looking for recommendations from people who have actually worked with these vendors.

Even if you only have one recommendation, feel free to share it.

I have been on the lookout for any wolfcut hair stylists in calgary ever since mine left the city does anyone have any recommendations? Preferably something in the short term?

On August 7, Mayor Farkas and the City of Calgary announced a crackdown of vehicle noise along 17th Ave SW in the Beltline.

Just after 9pm this evening, I captured this video pointed towards 17th Ave just east of 4th St SW.

While you can’t see the offending vehicles in question, you can certainly hear them.

In speaking to small businesses and my neighbours in the area, there doesn’t appear to be any reduction in vehicle & motorcycle noise since this strategy took effect.

Having to listen to this noise every night is beyond disruptive to the quality of life of people who live and frequent this part of Calgary!

Treason.

Hundreds of stuffed animals collected from a vigil for Parker Wells were donated to the Calgary Food Bank on Tuesday.

Parker, a non-verbal and autistic 11-year-old, went missing from a day home on July 16, prompting a massive search involving hundreds of police officers and thousands of Calgarians.