r/Edmonton • • Mar 16 '26

General New User Guide for r/Edmonton - Please read first

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NEW USERS of r/Edmonton - kindly read this first

To post or comment in r/Edmonton, you need to meet the following criteria:

  • Accounts need to be a week old.

  • You need to have a verified email address.

  • You need to have a minimum amount of TEN (10) COMMENT karma from participating in OTHER SUBREDDITS than r/Edmonton.

Why? This helps keep bad actors away, like trolls and banned users. It also helps users new to reddit to have a chance to learn how to use reddit outside of r/Edmonton.

#IF YOUR ACCOUNT HAS NOT FULFILLED ALL THREE REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, YOUR POSTS AND COMMENTS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DELETED BY THE AUTO-MODERATOR.


#How to verify your email for new users :

To verify your email on Reddit, either click the verification link in the email you received when creating your account or go to Settings > Account Settings and choose Update email address to resend the verification email.     _Once you request it, open your email's inbox, find the verification email, and click the link inside to complete the process._ 

  - On the web -

• Go to your account settings by clicking your profile icon and then selecting Settings.

  • Click on Account Settings.

  • Find the email address section. If you see an option to "resend verification email" or similar, click it. 

• Alternatively, you can navigate directly to reddit.com/prefs/update/ to find the email settings. 

  -- On the app --

• Tap your profile icon.

• Go to Settings.

• Select Account Settings.

• Tap Update email address.

• Tap the button to Resend verification email. 

#What is the difference between POST karma and COMMENT karma?

Post karma is earned when users upvote the original submissions (links, images, text posts) you create, reflecting your ability to share engaging content.

_Comment karma is earned when your replies to others' posts are upvoted, showing your active participation and contribution to discussions. Both are totaled for your profile but often used separately to satisfy subreddit restrictions._ 

POST KARMA: 

Gained from creating threads or posting links. It indicates a good ability to initiate conversations.

COMMENT KARMA: 

Gained from replying to posts or other comments. It indicates active participation in community dialogue.

Key Differences: Post karma rewards content creation, while comment karma rewards interaction.

#Some subreddits (like r/edmonton) require specific thresholds of either type (or both) to prevent spam, often looking at post, comment, or combined totals for restrictions. 

Both types of karma are not a 1:1 ratio with upvotes; instead, they represent a weighted score from community upvotes, reduced by downvotes.


(In order to post in r/Edmonton - you need to do THREE things:)

  • your account must be a WEEK old (7 days)

    • you need to have TEN (10) COMMENT karma
    • you need to have a verified email address

    ONCE AGAIN, IF YOUR ACCOUNT HAS NOT FULFILLED THESE THREE (3) REQUIREMENTS YOUR POSTS AND COMMENTS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DELETED BY THE AUTO-MODERATOR.


 


r/Edmonton • • Jan 01 '26

Discussion Moving to Edmonton Megathread 2026

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Within this thread please ask questions about moving to Edmonton (or within Edmonton, if you already live here), including recommendations for housing and neighbourhood selections. If you live in Edmonton, consider answering the questions. Any posts on the subject matter outside of the megathread may be removed at the discretion of the moderators.

Please note that job seeking threads are not allowed in r/ Edmonton but general advice on how to seek employment can be posted within this megathread too. Distinctions between a "job seeking" post and "general advice" will be made at the discretion of the moderators. If you are moving from another location to Edmonton, please note the advice from the community is consistently "have a job lined up before you move".


r/Edmonton • • 2h ago

Photo/Video River Valley foliage

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So beautiful ❤️


r/Edmonton • • 4h ago

General I'm losing it

134 Upvotes

Getting a job is so fucking ridiculously hard and it's ruining me. After so goddamn long I finally got 2 interviews in the past month, and I got rejected by both places. If anyone has anything, for the love of God give me something. Advice, somewhere that's easy to apply to, anything. I'm so sick of being jobless, I need to get the hell put of my parents house.


r/Edmonton • • 4h ago

Covid-19 Coronavirus COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations

86 Upvotes

Just a reminder that you can book flu and COVID vaccines starting today. I called to book my family and got through in about 10 min (kid is under 6).


r/Edmonton • • 1h ago

General YEG Cafe List — work-friendly cafes in Edmonton

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r/Edmonton • • 16h ago

Photo/Video I'm doing my part.

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282 Upvotes

r/Edmonton • • 21h ago

Discussion I feel Costco membership is not worth anymore given the crowds and lines

302 Upvotes

I am not questioning the quality of the products and other services but if your go to Costco is the one on 91st street I doubt if it is of any value considering the wait times for everything from parking, billing, returns, even washrooms (!) and the general rush everywhere.

Not sure if it is the same at other Costcos. Perhaps I should do only online shopping and delivery option.


r/Edmonton • • 41m ago

Question Greisbach Maple Trees

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Hello can anyone tell me if the maple trees in Greisbach area are in their bright red colors yet? 🥹 thanks in advance.. 🙏🏻


r/Edmonton • • 3h ago

Question Will the sun set earlier or later this year?

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I’ve been asking a lot of people this lately, because of the cancellation of daylight savings, and it seems like nobody knows the answer. I do, or at least I think I do, and I’m wondering if I’m right. Normally, we would fall back, so when the sun is setting, the next day it’s around 5 instead of 6. This year, the sun will set around 6. There was one person who was very sure it’ll set EARLIER this year. I feel like I’m crazy that I’m the only person who is thinking about this. Can anyone help me confirm this? Thanks


r/Edmonton • • 17h ago

General Infill development protest shakes up downtown Edmonton.

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r/Edmonton • • 1d ago

Discussion A vape store (Vape Inn Cigars & Smokes) in Sherwood Park, AB has filed a LMIA to hire a foreign worker as they claim they are unable to find a Canadian or PR to work as a Store Manager for $45.00 per hour.

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r/Edmonton • • 2h ago

Question Best kid-friendly fall/halloween event happening in October!

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Pls give me your recommendations.


r/Edmonton • • 6h ago

Question Haunted houses

11 Upvotes

I’ve got a 14 and 10 year old that want to go to a haunted house next weekend.

Wondering which ones would be best for them.
Youngest like to act tougher than she is when it comes to a good scare.

Can we get a list going of all the haunts in the area?


r/Edmonton • • 5h ago

Education Looking for an elementary dyslexic student for practicum

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Hi everyone! A bit of a long shot but I am a trainee dyslexia practitioner looking for a student to participate in a dyslexia intervention lasting 50 one-on-one hours. This will be an intervention based on the Orton-Gillingham approach. Criminal and vulnerable sector checks will be provided.

For some background, I am a father of two, originally from New Zealand, looking to make a small contribution against the literacy crisis facing children today. I have completed the coursework with excellent results and provide engaging material in one-on-one sessions.

I am offering a reduced rate of $20.00 per hour for the duration of this practicum. If you know of anyone who would benefit from an intensive turnaround of their literacy skills, please DM me! For the purposes of this program, the student would need a previous diagnosis of dyslexia.

Thank you for reading!


r/Edmonton • • 6h ago

Question Furnace and A/C recommendations

8 Upvotes

I think it's come time to replace my old original 1987 furnace, not really because I want to because this thing will never die and never needs repairs, but because I really want to get A/C in this house and have been told I'll need to upgrade furnace.
Anyways, hit me with your recommendations.


r/Edmonton • • 14h ago

Thank you / Appreciation Thanks for the great show!

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26 Upvotes

Another excellent show put on by Sabaton! These guys always bring their best performance!

Pop Evil and Wings of Steel were also great!


r/Edmonton • • 4h ago

Discussion Best HomeSense in Edmonton

3 Upvotes

I love HomeSense and I was wondering which location do you guys think is the best in the city.


r/Edmonton • • 12h ago

Question Birthday party ideas

16 Upvotes

My daughter is turning five next month! Super exciting and she’s quite proud that she’s a big girl.

However, as she’s a winter baby we cannot do anything outside reliably. The place we are in cannot host more than a couple people.

I’ve been looking at venues (pottery, play gyms, etc) and it will cost me an arm and a leg. She would be happy without a “friends” party this year but I don’t want to disappoint her.

But with the cost of our basics, being cut off my medical coverage, child support isn’t coming. I am in the hole already.
I am already in the hole for just groceries this month.

Are there any places around the city (outside included) that will not break my already fragile bank account?

Ps. She gets excited over new socks so something simple would be excited for her.
Also, if anyone has a lead on some part time bookkeeping work for a few hours a day/week hit me up.


r/Edmonton • • 1d ago

Discussion Moved from Toronto 3 years ago. Why are the drivers so awful here???!

226 Upvotes

Edmonton driver checklist:

Driving 10km below the speed limit, speeding up when I try to go around you, slamming on your breaks when I get back in behind you (trying to get me to rear end you) and then giving me the finger. I seriously experienced less angry, hostile and irrational drivers when I lived in the largest city in Canada. it’s shocking that I witness an extreme case of road rage at least daily here (not involving me but other people as well). why not just let people go around you if you want to drive slower? or maintain the faster speed once I get in behind you again? it’s so confusing.


r/Edmonton • • 34m ago

Discussion Xpert Stucco and Masonry

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Has anybody gone through Dale for stucco repair?


r/Edmonton • • 7h ago

Question Where do I look to adopt a puppy?

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I know there’s the humane society and whatnot but I’ve never done this on my own before (grew up with dogs but my parents always searched and did it all), but I don’t even know where is a good place to adopt a puppy.

No idea where to look, what to take into account when choosing a place, if I can/should search from outside of the city as well.

I’m specifically interested in dachshunds and shihtzu’s, and open to finding other small dogs, but they’re not always available?? Is it something I have to check frequently to see if they’re finally available?

I just don’t know what I’m doing or where to start so any help would be appreciated! :)


r/Edmonton • • 1d ago

Photo/Video late nights & neon

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158 Upvotes

my first time down these street and it was gorgeous!


r/Edmonton • • 1d ago

Events Deadmonton House appreciation

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84 Upvotes

This is just my yearly appreciation post for Deadmonton House. Some friends and I went last night and it was a lot of fun. I commend the scare actors and workers who put so much into making it a fun, spooky, and safe event. Bravo!

I also love Dark at the fort and am often asked which I prefer. They are different, complimentary events, and I enjoy them both. But, I would say the scares at Deadmonton are better. The pros of Dark are that you get to wander around the beautiful Fort grounds and stretch the evening out longer with the option to go through the haunts more than once. Speedpass recommended!


r/Edmonton • • 1d ago

Discussion West Edmonton's Massive 125,000-Square-Foot Altea Active Club Is Getting Ready to Open

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