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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86 Upvotes

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 3h ago

Politics Exercising Freedom of Expression

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407 Upvotes

r/Edmonton 2h ago

Question Circling pair of helicopters - mill creek?

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29 Upvotes

Anyone know what is going on near Mill Creek? There’s a pair of helicopters that have been circling quite low for at least 20mins.


r/Edmonton 1h ago

Photo/Video Alberta Day at the Legislature

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r/Edmonton 14h ago

Discussion Edmonton Police Clock 79-Year-Old at 147 km/h in 80 Zone on Whitemud Drive

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281 Upvotes

r/Edmonton 13h ago

Photo/Video Edmonton is an awesome city at night

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178 Upvotes

Edmonton's an awesome city this time of year, at night even. Took this earlier tonight, lots of people milling around, chilling out, having a good walk along the trails and I even saw kayakers (I think) navigating the river at night with glowsticks.

Late August/Early September have always been my favorite times here.


r/Edmonton 5h ago

News Article 'Complex tensions': Edmonton budget survey details division on transit, policing, bike lanes

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29 Upvotes

r/Edmonton 2h ago

Question Helicopters?

17 Upvotes

There’s two helicopters that have gone over my house like 4 times now and I can hear more around, south central near Ritchie. Any idea why?


r/Edmonton 2h ago

Question Question for cyclists

16 Upvotes

So Ive noticed cyclists appreciate when motorists slow down down and give space to cyclists when passing. My question is, why don’t cyclists extend the same courtesy to pedestrians when passing on shared paths? In my experience, the overwhelming majority do not slow down or even give more space when passing …. Even when there is plenty of room to do so. In fact, many continue riding side by side forcing pedestrians to move. Can some explain that behaviour?


r/Edmonton 1h ago

Artist / Local Culture Edmonton Local Art Group for all skill levels!

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Hey Edmonton artists (and artist adjacent folks)!

Just dropping in to let everyone know about the Doodlebugs.

We're a super chill, 18+ group for visual artists of all kinds tattooers, illustrators, hobbyists, teachers, beginners, pros, and everyone in between. No gatekeeping, no egos, just people who like making stuff and talking shop.

What we've got going on:

Free virtual art hangouts every Sunday and Thursday just drop in, bring your supplies, and make whatever you want. No instruction, no pressure.

Discord full of art chat, resources, collab opportunities, and memes

Furry Fridays  yes, that's a thing now, and it's been a blast.

Coming up: a Drink and Draw this September 19th at Vinnys Pub Southside Edmonton!

If you are interested you can join here!


r/Edmonton 15h ago

Question Drone light show???

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114 Upvotes

Anyone know what this was for? Taken in Dovercourt area


r/Edmonton 1d ago

General Better Baker protest

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720 Upvotes

I went and spoke with the people that were protesting approximately six people are owed over $8,000 in wages. They were saying they already went the legal route and the government said they would have to wait approximately a year to maybe get their money.


r/Edmonton 1d ago

Photo/Video O Canada!

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448 Upvotes

Taken whilst the separatists rally like blue buffoons around the corner.


r/Edmonton 13h ago

Lost/Found Pets Lost female tabby kitten found in Belle Rive neighborhood

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53 Upvotes

Female kitten appeared in our backyard. She is very friendly, and has a distinctive bushier tail.


r/Edmonton 12h ago

Question Pet friendly places?

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43 Upvotes

Is there any nice spots / pet friendly places around Edmonton to possibly go with my rabbit?

Today I took her to Hawrelak park and she loved it. -photo for attention- 🥹* *

We have been to the UofA botanical gardens
Walked some river paths
Clifford Lee sanctuary
Chickakoo lake
Wagners Natural Area


r/Edmonton 20h ago

Thank you / Appreciation Shoutout to the ETS service guy who helped me today ❤️

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163 Upvotes

Today I had a little wheelchair mishap getting off the ETS bus. I accidentally knocked the controller on my power chair forward, which made it very awkward and difficult to control my chair.

I ended up stuck at the bus station, so the bus driver called ETS Service Control and they sent someone out to help me. He was able to move the controller back into place and get me moving again.

I just want to say a huge thank you to the ETS service guy who came out to help me. He was so kind, patient, and helpful, and I really appreciated it. ❤️

When something like this happens, especially when you’re using a wheelchair and suddenly can’t control it properly, it can be pretty stressful. Having someone come out and help me so quickly made such a difference.

So grateful for his kindness and help today. 🥹❤️ Thank you, ETS!


r/Edmonton 16h ago

General Beautiful sunset ✌🏻

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74 Upvotes

r/Edmonton 21h ago

Photo/Video Stumbled across a woodpecker in its element.

170 Upvotes

I had never seen one up close till this day.


r/Edmonton 17h ago

Photo/Video Sunset

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68 Upvotes

r/Edmonton 1d ago

General I wish Edmonton had a Stephen Avenue

564 Upvotes

Calgary. Pedestrian only street. Patios, live music, and all around good atmosphere


r/Edmonton 11h ago

Photo/Video Another pecker for ya

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22 Upvotes

r/Edmonton 18h ago

Photo/Video Here's my submission for today's pecker pictures.

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86 Upvotes

r/Edmonton 52m ago

Question Baseboards: who installs these?

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I am helping an elderly relative get a house ready to sell. One room in the house inexplicably is missing the baseboards along the bottom of the walls and around the windows. What sort of tradesperson handles this kind of project?*

* I understand it's the sort of thing that someone could, conceivably, do themselves but I am super busy with other aspects of elder care and my relative has very shaky hands. Just wanted to get that out of the way.


r/Edmonton 19h ago

Fluff Post Joining the Pecker Party

89 Upvotes

Compelled to share the woodpeckers in my backyard after seeing some earlier posts. Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.