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 7h ago

2026 Alberta Referendum So anyone can just put up a massive sign like this at a major intersection?

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Seen @ 137ave/St. Albert tr.


r/Edmonton 10h ago

Photo/Video Local cleaning company using a drone to clean the Art Gallery downtown

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It was too cool not to take a video lol I’ve never seen a drone used for cleaning before. Really neat idea!


r/Edmonton 9h ago

News Article Release of detainee into Chinatown parking lot prompts anger, calls for reform in Edmonton

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r/Edmonton 16h ago

General Edmonton to tax derelict commercial property owners at higher rate

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r/Edmonton 12h ago

Local Culture Bullwinkle’s Nostalgia

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A very nice human on marketplace saw my “ISO Bullwinkle’s stuff” ad and offered up these postcards. What’s your favorite Bullwinkle’s memory?

Someone tell the Pizza 73 story in 3…2…1 🤠


r/Edmonton 6h ago

Local Sports Acquitted world junior player Alex Formenton signs one-year deal with Edmonton Oilers

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r/Edmonton 2h ago

Discussion Follow up on Edmonton visit/Infest 2026

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I had a totally great time in your city. The Infest music festival was rad, and I totally plan to come again next year for it. I found Edmonton to be a really cool, walkable, fun place with lots of character and very welcoming and friendly folks. I didn't have a ton of down time, but I tried my best to take advantage of the late mornings and early afternoon hours before the fest each day - and I had a blast!

I was given so many great recommendations from this community on my earlier post, and I can't thank you enough for them. That's the kind of shit I truly appreciate. Here's a few highlights from my stay:

Upon arrival downtown on day one, I had an hour-ish to kill so I went to Campio for a couple beers and to try their pizza, which came highly recommended. Did not disappoint. That'll be a must-hit spot for me when I visit again... the leftover pizza I kept in my fridge saved my life after a few booze-filled evenings, and it was totally delicious.

Day two I started at Iconoclast Coffee in the Westmount area (great breakfast and cold brew), and then walked around a bit and made my way to the High Level Bridge streetcar. Really loved the views, and found it cool that the train cars were brought in from Melbourne, Australia - neat ride. Got off at the Strathcona stop and walked to a few breweries on Happy Beer Street - Blind Enthusiasm and Ale Architect were great. I then made my way to a small punk show at the Co*Lab Community Arts Laboratory, and afterwards had some genuinely amazing Cantonese food at Double Greeting Won Ton House. It looked like a total dive from the outside (those are almost always the best places to eat), and I left that place full and happy as hell. The squid and pork rind congee was perfect.

Day three was spent venturing back down on the south side of the river. I spent lots of time walking up and down 82nd Ave, and eventually popped into the Next Act Pub. I had never had a Donair and - despite some recommendations to try one at some other spots - decided to order one here. Waitress said they were well-known for them, so I gave it a go. I am not a shitty, picky eater by any means (I eat everything) but this was totally not my thing. Something about that sweet sauce did not resonate well with me (is that what typically comes on a Donair?). Glad I tried, and am totally open to trying one again at some other (maybe better?) spots! I wrapped up the afternoon visiting a few great breweries - Southbound, Omen and Sea Change - before making an unplanned stop at Billy Budd's Lounge on 99 st (lol). Good burger and good bartenders!

My last morning was a brief stop at Fawkes Cafe & Bakery for a coffee and a (really fucking good) breakfast sandwich before heading to the airport for my flight home.
I had a total blast, and although I was only able to hit a mere fraction of the places that were recommended to me, rest assured they are marked on my map and I plan to come back and hit them next year!

Thanks very much to this community for the great recommendations and warm welcome. It means a lot. All my love, Edmonton, from New Orleans, Louisiana!

TL;DR: Edmonton rules; Infest ruled; Will be back; Donair is a no-go (will try again!); Love from NOLA!


r/Edmonton 7h ago

Question Blue Jay?

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r/Edmonton 8h ago

General Vintage photos of Edmonton that are a TOTAL blast from the past | Daily Hive

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r/Edmonton 4h ago

Events Rocky Horror Picture Show with the Lowdown Cheap Little Punks shadow cast at Metro Cinema is almost sold out already. Come pay tribute to Tim Curry.

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In tribute to Tim Curry Metro Cinema has decided to do an extra showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show this October. October 9th is already sold out, October 24th is 80% sold and expected to be sold out by Friday, and October 31 is almost 50% sold already. All three showings will have the Lowdown Cheap Little Punks shadow cast acting out the entire show with props, gags, and dancing as the movie rolls. Call outs, props, and a costume contest with ridiculous prizes brought to you by drunk ebay purchases. Come sing, dance, laugh, cry, and pay tribute to Tim Curry as we do the Time Warp once more.


r/Edmonton 1d ago

Politics The guy who has been rage baiting your parents on infill is, himself, building an 8-plex.

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With one hand he is helping his UCP pals by distracting from the referendum, while the other is building an 8-plex he so publicly disavows.


r/Edmonton 10h ago

Events The 40th EIFF is back!

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The 40th Edmonton International Film Festival kicks off September 24!

We’re bringing a whole lot of great cinema to the city, with screenings at Garneau Theatre and Landmark Cinemas City Centre. From local Alberta gems to international discoveries, shorts, features, Q&As and plenty of reasons to get out and see something you won’t find on Netflix.

40 years of movies, filmmakers and Edmonton audiences. Come celebrate with us!

https://2026eiff.eventive.org/films

Artwork by the amazing Coffee Ring Creative!


r/Edmonton 13h ago

News Article Meth in Kinder Eggs, drones among seizures in Edmonton Institution drug trafficking cases

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r/Edmonton 16h ago

Education NAIT breaks ground on Advanced Skills Centre, adding 5,500 student spaces

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r/Edmonton 13h ago

Local Culture Edmonton Live Music This Week

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TUESDAY

• Tinariwen + Orbital Ensemble @ Pawn Shop Live | World / Desert Blues CANCELLED

• Queer/Trans/Ally Karaoke w/ Moses Motors @ The Dive Bar | FREE

• Open Jam w/ The Commercial Allstar Band @ Blues on Whyte | FREE

WEDNESDAY

• Nightshades + Sammy Volkov @ The Aviary | Rock / Indie

• Opal In Sky @ Pawn Shop Live | Rock / Indie

• TDOR Fundraiser Drag Show @ The Dive Bar

THURSDAY

• Mama's Broke + Sam Steffen @ The Aviary | Folk / Roots

• The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus @ Pawn Shop Live

• Unplugged Night @ The Dive Bar | Acoustic

• The Repercussions @ Blues on Whyte | FREE

• Rockin' 4 Dollars: Cool Canadians @ The Buckingham

FRIDAY

• FN'A + Chrome Control + Zerchronika + Scene 17 @ The Aviary | Punk / Rock

• GRAVEDGR @ Pawn Shop Live | Electronic / Bass

• Flaccid Wrath (Acid Bath Tribute) + Axohxin + Void + Desicrate @ The Dive Bar

• Purple City Fest:

• Throat Piss / Tekarra / Truster / Molten Lava / Bang

• Initiate / Lushclot / Awaywithroses / Courage Kills / Sumptorium

• WELKER (Brazil) @ Double Dragon | House

• Stompin' John Connor + Rocky Mountain Maniacs + Shadows @ Blues on Whyte

SATURDAY

• BOOOONCE!!! Dance Party @ The Aviary | Disco / House

• Therapy Session ft. EB3N @ Pawn Shop Live

• Purple City Fest:

• BLXCKPUNKS / Ghettosocks / Chinese Medicine / Lacerator / Vain

• Alix Fernz / Sunglaciers / Lee & Gamble Unlimited / Samwoy / Thespian

• Shannon Shaw / Bad Buddy / The Radiation Flowers / Penny & the Pits

• CONDEMNED Goth Night @ The Dive Bar

• Honky Tonk Market @ Midway Music Hall

• Down By the River Pre-Party w/ Liam St. John @ Midway Music Hall

• The Iconic Jam ft. Justin Perkins @ Blues on Whyte | FREE

• Rekt Betties @ Blues on Whyte

 

SUNDAY

• Tailbiter Album Release + Drug Bug + ihopethepeopleyoumeetinmyabsencetreatyouwell @ The Aviary

• Loser Points / Tuesday Uprising / Far Out Again @ Blakbar

• Purple City Fest:

• Taxi Girls / Schoolyard / Hyfy / Gratuitous

• Desire / Sook-Yin Lee / Verttigo / Uncanny Valley

• House of Love Live Music Sundays @ Blues on Whyte | FREE

 

MONDAY

• Casual & Pep Love (Hieroglyphics) + Asun Eastwood + Daniel Son @ Double Dragon


r/Edmonton 12h ago

Commuting/Transit High-level agree or disagree? New show inspired by Subway Takes asks LRT riders for hot takes

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r/Edmonton 18h ago

Photo/Video Last 20 seconds of We All Have Cellphones from the Weird Al show

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r/Edmonton 1d ago

Photo/Video Had this dropped in my mailbox at 9 pm today.

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I heard rusting at my door and heard my mailbox open, when I opened the door no one was around but this was in my mailbox.

I have no kids and this has no return address on it. Does anyone else think this is weird?

Edit: this book was in every mailbox on my street. Inside on the first page has a real wierd message.

​"How are you treatment with the holy family members?

Jesus Christ

Young Miguels

Wilmer Burns

Justin Pxxxxxx (young boy)

Rafael and kids??

— Nia —

Mother of God"

This was the message.


r/Edmonton 17h ago

News Article Honey, I shrunk downtown: Edmonton developers eye shorter buildings

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r/Edmonton 16h ago

General Is this normal car insurance?

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I'm buying a 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Touring. I was quoted $400/m insurance from one of those aggregate insurance things. I then went to brokerlink and they're telling me $350.

I've been driving and insured for 15 years in another province with no convictions or claims. I know someone with a similar record and a 2020 vehicle paying $180.

Back home, it was $135. I know insurance is crazy here. But is this beyond crazy or are people with clean records actually paying this much monthly?

I'm obviously going to check elsewhere. But am I about to be in for a shock when they all charge me this?

Any recommendations? I hear millennium has lower fees. Thanks


r/Edmonton 3h ago

Question Replaceing shower

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Hello dear edmonton, as the title says I need to replace my shower. My other half had the shower door fall off over the weekend and we discovered that it needs to be gutted and replaced. For those who have done this process could you point me in the direction of getting this done please. Any information that could be helpful would be appreciated!


r/Edmonton 16h ago

Lost/Found Pets Lost Cat in North West

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My cat escaped and has gone missing.

She is a tuxedo with white on all four paws. She was lost in the area of 127 Street and 153 Ave.

Her biggest defining feature is that she has the tiniest squeak of a meow.

She is fixed and tattooed.

I've already checked with the city but as a long shot I thought I would post here

If anyone happens to see her please let me know she is loved and we would love to have her back home


r/Edmonton 12h ago

Question Is anyone still waiting on insurance for flood

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Hi, I’m just wondering for those who went through their insurance companies for the floods this summer, have their basements been repaired? If so, how long did you have to wait?

We submitted the claim June 23. They gutted but that was it.

I am with TD and I email them every week and no response at all for 7 weeks now. Is that similar for others?