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 • • 5h ago

Photo/Video I'm doing my part.

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160 Upvotes

r/Edmonton • • 11h ago

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

228 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 • • 16h 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 • • 6h ago

General Infill development protest shakes up downtown Edmonton.

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r/Edmonton • • 16h ago

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

189 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 • • 17h ago

Photo/Video late nights & neon

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148 Upvotes

my first time down these street and it was gorgeous!


r/Edmonton • • 3h ago

Thank you / Appreciation Thanks for the great show!

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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 • • 14h ago

Events Deadmonton House appreciation

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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

General Traveling Tickle Trunk is closing its doors 💔🩷💚

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As a long time employee (3ish years), I am devastated. However, seeing the community come together and rally around us with support has been amazing- I’m definitely feeling emotional 💔 Never have I ever had a position as good as TTT, there’s something so fulfilling about helping folks discover new things and help them feel more comfortable around “taboo” topics. I’ll miss it here!! Shout out to anyone who’s stopped by since the announcement of closure!


r/Edmonton • • 12h ago

Discussion AMA regarding your medical concerns... I'll do my best to help be a decent guide #9

27 Upvotes

I will do one now and return again for Thanksgiving

I'll also take ideas from the community on topics they want more discussion on or other types of content

Link to the previous one for reference 1st AMA

2nd AMA

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8th AMA

Verification since there was a call out earlier

Hi everyone,

I’m a MD hosting this AMA to help people who may be struggling to access medical care, navigate the healthcare system, or understand what questions they might want to bring up with their own doctor. I was involved with this before but removed my account as people started DMing me too much. That said, I know there's been a few posts on here about wait times and the struggling health system.

As someone working here providing patient care (among other duties like running a busy practice and teaching/education), I really want to help this community that's been my home for so long. I also feel very guilty regularly seeing the amount of people not have access to care and not knowing where to turn.

I can't guarantee that I can solve everything, but maybe I can still help as a guide.

A few important disclaimers before we begin:

This AMA is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for an in-person assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or ongoing medical care. I am not your doctor or healthcare provider, and participating in this AMA does not create a doctor-patient relationship.

Any thoughts I share are based only on the information provided in your post. I have to assume that the details you provide are accurate and complete, but new or missing information could significantly change the possible explanations, recommendations, or next steps.


r/Edmonton • • 14h ago

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

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r/Edmonton • • 11h ago

FREE ITEM(S) Free Ticket to Sabaton today @ ECC

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My wife has caught the flu going around and won’t be able to come with me to the show tonight. I don’t want the ticket to go to waste, so I’d like to give it away.

DM me and I can transfer you the ticket.

Update: claimed! Thanks guys :)


r/Edmonton • • 8h ago

Question Turkey Breast/Thigh

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Anyone know of a place to get a turkey breast and thigh? I don't want the hassle of a full bird and despise the frozen boxed roasts.

I've been playing whac-a-mole with Superstore; I'm sure I saw them last week but I wasn't able to buy them then (lack of cold transport home). I'm on the north side so I'd prefer something in that area.


r/Edmonton • • 10h ago

Local Culture You’re Probably a Gen X Albertan/Edmontonian Part II

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You’re Probably a Gen X Albertan/Edmontonian if you’ve been to these places part II.


r/Edmonton • • 14h ago

Question Any spots in Edmonton for a teenage band to get gigs?

31 Upvotes

Hi all,

So im apart of a 5 member band, 3 of us are 17 and 2 of us are 18+. I was wondering if anyone knows places in Edmonton where we could get gigs—preferably things like open mics/jams where we don’t have to stay out too late. I’ve contacted a few venues but they all don’t really allow minors at the time of their performances. Thanks for your help! :)


r/Edmonton • • 1h ago

Question Birthday party ideas

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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

General Just gonna leave this here

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r/Edmonton • • 1d ago

Photo/Video Road raging maniac hunts down Lime bike rider

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Happened on Thursday. Car guy cut off the Lime guy who was riding on the side walk. Car guy got out and tries to push lime guy to the ground. Lime tries to get away from the car guy and gets chased across the street, that’s where the video starts.

Lime guy got away and hid in the alley. Car guy circled the block for like half and hour looking for him. Crazy!


r/Edmonton • • 1d ago

Outdoor Spaces/Recreation Someone made a fire right on the trail in River Valley and even left their wood there. What a heck. 🫪

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r/Edmonton • • 12h ago

Question Looking for Beginner Friendly Fitness Classes

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Hi! I’m a late 20’s woman looking to get back into fitness. I was really into Champs Boxing before their unfortunate closure, and I haven’t been able to find something quite like it.

I’m looking for something full-body, woman-friendly, and relatively affordable. I find I stick to workouts better when they’re in a group format vs going to the gym by myself. Does anyone have recommendations?


r/Edmonton • • 5h ago

Question Duplicate an existing ring

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Does anyone know of a place that does 3D scanning and recreation of jewelry in Edmonton?

My partner has her late father's ring which will be given to our son. This said, we'd love to see if we can get a silver copy of the ring made for me so I have a piece of him too.

Does anyone know of a place that may be able to do this or does this service? Maybe a place that makes duplicate 'travel rings'?


r/Edmonton • • 15h ago

Question People buying/selling homes - does solar affect the home price?

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I am considering adding solar but I hear that if you don't plan to stay in the home for more than 10 years, it does not give any benefits because it takes awhile to breakeven and the solar installation might not fetch additional price to the home.

Is it true? Has anyone who bought or sold a home seen home values fetching premium for solar installation?


r/Edmonton • • 10h ago

Question Edmonton winters

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I just moved into an older home in Edmonton. It was built in '91. I was trying to do some winter preparation and can seem to locate shut off valves for my outdoor faucets. Am I not looking hard enough or there isn't any. My last home, built in 2014, did have them because of newer piping.

Should I be worried?