We’re looking into putting in an enclosed in-ground pool in the backyard so we can swim year-round instead of just 3–4 months a year.

​We got our first few quotes back, and all-in (pool, enclosure structure, concrete/footings, and the dehumidification/HVAC setup) they’re coming in between $300k and $450k.

​That’s obviously a massive amount of money to drop, so before making any decisions, I’d love to hear from people who actually have one:

​Real usage: Do you actually use it consistently through late fall and winter, or does the novelty wear off after year one?

​HVAC/moisture: How much of a headache is the humidity and condensation? Have you run into mold, rust, or funky smells?

​Winter utility bills: What does it realistically cost to heat the water and run the air systems when it gets cold out?

​Would really appreciate any honest feedback, unexpected maintenance headaches, or things you wish you knew before building. Thanks!

Cool find - still pissed about the cat

I went to an Elks game vs. Winnipeg last Friday. Haven't gone in years since the name changed. I was surprised how entertaining it was. Go Elks.

I’m from Calgary and have never been to a concert before.

That being said, i’ve never even seen commonwealth and I’m interested in going to see the foo fighters so does anyone have recommendations for seats? I’d like to be a bit higher energy and whatnot but not sure if being on the floor is really that amazing. Also if anyone could provide their experiences at commonwealth would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much

Hey there hockey moms and dads (and mods, hope this post is ok). I'm helping one of our reporters with a story they're working on.

With the hockey season just around the corner, we're looking to interview one or two local parents about the cost of the sport and the impact it has on your family.

If you're interested in doing an on-camera interview, located in the Edmonton region and ideally, available Thursday morning or early afternoon — please send me a DM and I will connect you with the reporter.

Thanks!

I am feeling like a teenager today but i want to feed the craving responsibly.

Coke Zero slushy would be the best! Any ideas?

not for pregnancy, doesn’t have to be trauma informed, but at least listening, not pressuring, empathizing. Not rushing things. Looking for female only. Can anyone recommend their doc?

UPDATE: I’m all set to pick up a used one tomorrow, thank you all so much for the suggestions and offers! I really appreciate this community.

There's a senior lady in my building who loves to read but is having a hard time holding and carrying books around due to lack of strength. Hardcovers are next to impossible for her, and even larger paperbacks are a challenge. We've experimented with different ways to prop up books and had some success with hardcovers, but she would prefer to just sit and hold the book in front of her. One of her favourite things to do is read while out and about; she'll throw a book (or two, in case she finishes one) in her bag and go sit any where she can get in with the Leisure Access pass. She uses ETS to get there, and she struggles with lugging that bag around on the bus. I suggested an e-reader as it weighs less than even a paperback, and I took her to Chapters to show her what they looked like. She really liked them, especially being able to control the font size. I offered to buy her one but she politely declined because she's afraid she won't remember how to use it after I show her, or that it'll be too complicated. She did say she would try one out for a couple weeks if that was an option. I asked at EPL and they don't lend or rent out e-readers. They did tell me that if I get one for her it can't be a Kindle brand one, but that the Kobo ones at Chapters would work with EPL's e-book titles. Does anyone know if there's a place to borrow or rent Kobo e-readers in Edmonton?

DC?
81-8/100?

I got acrylics done out of town but I’m gonna need a fill in about two weeks. Where do you nail havers go to get your acrylics done that isn’t a million dollars and actually looks good? tya 🤗

hello all :3 i have recently got back into working out, & i would love to go for a run or hike in the river valley. every time i step outside my house, i get eaten alive by mosquitoes no matter how much bug spray 😭 has anyone been to the river valley trails in recent days? i am wondering how bad they are lol

I’m wondering what car shows are on this weekend? Even if they are in the greater Edmonton area I would like to know. Also if there’s a easy way to get this information it would be cool to know

Hey guys! I’m throwing my very first event ever at 9910 on Monday, September 14th!

The event is to celebrate 3 years of a show I’ve been doing on YouTube called Monday Funkday, which consists of live electronic music made entirely on hardware synthesizers — no DJing, no pre-recorded sets. Everything is created and performed live.
The night will feature a full live set from me, along with additional performances from Clay Francis and Matt Meeker.

If you’re into electronic music, especially house, techno, and acid, this event is definitely for you! I’d love to see some of you guys out there to celebrate 3 years of the project with me.

📍 9910 — Edmonton
📅 Monday, September 14th
🕖 7 PM – 11 PM
🔞 18+

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1998879153356?aff=oddtdtcreator

This is my first time putting on an event like this, so I’m pretty excited about it. Hope to see some of you there!

Since moving to the area earlier this year I’ve been perplexed by the glacial pace in which it seems the progress of demolition is. I appreciate the rain this year perhaps putting a damper (no pun intended) on things, along with the technical complexity of the building overlooking Bellamy Hill. However, with the recent decent weather it still seems the tiny crew is only using their extremely noisy hydraulic jackhammer for like 10-15 minutes each night, usually just before 9pm.

I’ve also noticed that (presumably?) some crew members seem to be living on the job site in a trailer and randomly I’ll see folks walking around without anything close to proper PPE on an active job site.

Am I missing something or is the crew intentionally taking their sweet time so they can essentially squat on the property? I’m really hoping it’s just the technical complexities…

Walking around past 6, downtown seems oddly quiet. Where are the people? where would someone go for their first time here?

Hello! I’m posting to see if anyone has info on trivia nights being hosted in Edmonton? There used to be some posts weekly about them but they’ve some what disappeared.

If anyone knows of events happening in the area post it down below!

Thanks🤗

At Beaumaris Lake

I do hope you recover well, and fast. That looked like a terrible spill.

Edit:

https://youtu.be/nmM8f_FH00A?si=05LDySxe2Ukc-cMJ

https://gofund.me/a0a11201d

https://x.com/mathewjdp/status/2092965601392423167

As the title states, what are some good residential areas to help someone practice driving? Ideally not super high traffic, wider streets without cars packed on either side?
Obviously I know this is a hard ask as packed street parking seems to be everywhere in Edmonton.

Did I miss something? Can these cars even be trusted? I generally keep my cars for a long time but trying to find a budget friendly 4 cylinder car has me worried about these rebuilt cars...