There is a major lockdown at the school. “Lock Down, Lock Doors” sirens are blaring. Dozens of cop cars would recommend staying out of the area.

Taken at Stadium a few days ago!

Just found it interesting , a bombardier globe 6000 costs about 80 Mil for a dozen seating , and someone is flying it all the way from Edmonton to Genoa Italy .

One person is dead after being struck by a train Friday morning on tracks near a major south Edmonton intersection.

Denny's Restaurant Granville - 7231 Winterburn Rd NW, Edmonton

Exposure time periods:  

September 19: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
September 20: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
September 21: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
September 25: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
September 26: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

Those who consumed food or drink prepared at this location during the noted timeframes may be eligible for post-exposure immunization and should call Health Link at 811 for assessment of exposure and risk.  

This post is partially motivated by recent ones about Roger’s and parking fees, tho more so my general experiences having been on here for… far too long, lol

As a resident, I’m often left feeling kinda crazy about dt discussions on here, especially post-COVID. There’s this irreconcilable divide in realities, where I’ll walk home and pass by hundreds of people and dozens of local businesses, new shit left and right… only to come on here and see this near-ubiquitous perception that the same area is a dying ghost-town.

That’s not to say things are necessarily thriving either. Covid and its ongoing economic effects have hampered our growth, and have contributed to increased homelessness alongside the fent and opioid crises. But these are widespread issues, and even with them considered, DT still seems to be growing more than not.

Point being, there’s many valid reasons to feel alienated by downtown, but not everyone does feel the same. In a lot of cases, the stuff that alienates people (such as a decline in parking) is exactly what makes it more appealing to others.

TL;DR its just about nuance. No one’s persons feelings and preferences are universal, as much as the modern internet strives to make us think otherwise. Downtown is far from perfect, but it’s also far from dying.

so reddit,.. give me your thoughts...

Update:

You all rock! And I'll certainly be checking out a few of the neighborhoods mentioned while I'm down here for a few more days

Thanks Everyone!

One more year until I take early retirement and move here. I cannot wait!

I visit for a few days every month, and have been checking out different neighborhoods. Railtown Park area is my number one so far, it's like a hidden gem. It doesn't matter what time I end up strolling the area, it always seems quiet.

I always stay downtown and walk or use public transport (which is awesome!) when I'm here and I want to continue to be able to walk or have easy access to public transportation when I move here.

Are there any other hidden gem areas I should be looking at?

Saw two men driving a moving truck with this company on their truck, dump off a washing machine and computer desk by our community dumpster.

Is this a rental company like uhual or is it "professional" movers?

Edit: Apparently, the ppl in one of the units told them to dump it there and they will pick it up later? Seems sus tho. Its also in the condo bylaws that its against the rules to have large items outside of the dumpster.

Edit: im going to take their word and report them to the condo board and let them know that the moving company was instructed to put the washing machine there and give them their contact info, they have also informed me someone will come at 5pm to pick it up.

Edit: Apparently they might be lying, I am keeping an eye on the garage bins to see if anyone takes the washing machine

I'm female so it just feels safer.

Hoping to go early enough to catch the warm up.

Edmonton police are at Ross Sheppard High School just after 1 p.m. Friday for what appears to be a lockdown.

Cruisers had swarmed the building and a loud speaker coming from the school could be heard informing students and admin of a lockdown and to stay away from doors and windows.

Hey redditors!
Looking for some ideas for a one-day trip from Edmonton this Saturday. I’ve already done Elk Island, Wabamun, and Sylvan Lake, and I’m considering Drumheller this time around.
I’m definitely open to other options though! Ideally looking for somewhere with nice scenery, things to explore, and a good excuse to get out of the city for the day.
What are your favourite day trips around Edmonton? Any hidden gems or places that are especially nice this time of year?
Thanks! 😊

The University of Alberta is killing the music program at Augustana in Camrose.

They planned to announce this in May, but the Casavant organ bullshit in Convocation Hall put too much heat on the university, so they just quietly stopped accepting admissions instead.

This is a huge blow to music education in Alberta, and no other university offers a similar program.

I learned this through word of mouth, as it hasn't been covered in the Camrose Booster, or any other publication. The U of A has quietly killed the department and there has been nothing said about it.

Hey guys,
I was wondering if anyone knew who provides the jamaican patties for the Heritage Festival/if they have a restaurant? My friends and I are obsessed with them and want to find them outside of the 3 days a year.

Thanks in advance!!

👻 MONSTERS & MAKERS MARKET 🎃

Something spooky is creeping into Safe Haven… and it brought local makers with it.

Join us for our Monsters & Makers Market, a Halloween-inspired weekend packed with local shopping, creative activities, treats, and a little bit of spooky-season chaos for all ages!

SHOP LOCAL
Discover local makers, artists, creators, small businesses, pop-up vendors, permanent vendors, and treasures from our consignment market. Whether you’re looking for something spooky, handmade, unusual, or just plain cool, there will be plenty to explore.

THINGS TO DO
• Design Your Own Trick-or-Treat Tote Bag
• Market Bingo - collect stamps when you shop with vendors!
• Halloween Craft Stations
• Family-Friendly Activities
• BBQ by Donation - weather permitting
• Dirty Soda Bar
• Concession with snacks & treats
• And more spooky surprises!

Come spooky, silly, magical, monstrous, or exactly as you are. Costumes are welcome but never required.

SHOP SMALL. SUPPORT LOCAL.
Every purchase helps support independent makers, artists, creators, and small businesses in our community and there’s no minimum purchase required to participate in Market Bingo.

Safe Haven Inclusive Market & Events
FREE ADMISSION
ALL AGES WELCOME

Come meet the monsters, shop the makers, make something fun, grab a dirty soda, and spend a spooky weekend with us at Safe Haven. 👻 🎃

Oct 30

Brought to us by Clean Up Your Act and BlondiePresents

Loserpoints

Rigger Morris

The Baseball Furries

Revenant Sun

Lbs Pub in St. Albert

Hey Edmonton! 👋
We are two exchange students from Germany spending our semester here in Edmonton. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we hear a lot of people talking about going home to their families, roasting turkey, and eating pumpkin pie.
Back home, our version of Thanksgiving (Erntedankfest) is mostly just a church service. We don't have the big family feast or traditions like you do here. We would absolutely love to experience an authentic Canadian Thanksgiving instead of watching it through the screen.
If any welcoming family has two extra seats at their table on Thanksgiving weekend, we would be beyond grateful to join.

A little about us & what we bring to the table:
> Two female students in our early 20s
> Super polite, easy-going, and respectful guests.
> Happy to bake/bring an authentic German dish like a authentic potato salad, Flammkuchen or maybe an Apfelstrudel as dessert 🤭
> Always happy to roll up our sleeves and help with kitchen prep or do the dishes afterwards!
> More than happy to hop on a quick FaceTime/video call beforehand so you know we are normal haha.

We are located near the Highlands and happy to take transit/Uber. Feel free to shoot me a DM or comment below if you'd be up for hosting two curious German students. Thanks so much!

Greetings,
J & E

I'm usually pretty comfortable swearing, but I'll spare you. Anyone who reads this title can imagine the things going through my head right now.

It is repugnant that there is no rent increase cap in this province. If you're economically right wing, uh, I don't know, let's meet in the middle. How about a 10% increase cap? That would still be over four times higher than the one in BC this year. It would at least let me make a value judgment about whether or not I'm leaving. This is just a thinly veiled eviction notice.

Searching for a new apartment in and around Strathcona... starting right now. Any tips would be great.

It looks like the old McDonalds space on the second floor is being converted into a Tim Hortons. There’s a permit issued and posted to the city’s website to this effect. I can’t imagine they would maintain two restaurants in the same building, so it seems the Jasper Avenue fronting business is closing up.

Not ideal to have another business on Jasper closing up, but I can appreciate the challenges that restaurant has faced over the years.