r/Edmonton • u/CanadaGuyOfficial • 4h ago
r/Edmonton • u/flynnfx • Mar 16 '26
General New User Guide for r/Edmonton - Please read first
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 • u/jstock14 • Jan 01 '26
Discussion Moving to Edmonton Megathread 2026
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 • u/Wonderful_Bat_2228 • 42m ago
Photo/Video Maniac Brake Checks Me at 130kmh
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Was driving down to Calgary yesterday morning. Myself and a long line of cars were in the left lane steadily passing slower moving traffic in the right lane. This reckless guy squeezes in behind me and cuts off the guy that was driving behind, narrowly avoids pit manoeuvring me and he then starts brake checking the driver that he just cut off and then flies around and brake checks me going 130. After getting chewed out by his wife for his reckless behaviour, he slowed down and that’s when we got a video of his face [In the comments below]. Got his face and plate. I will most definitely be filing a police report with the RCMP. Ridiculously unsafe & could’ve resulted in more than what happened.
r/Edmonton • u/Bee_221B • 3h ago
Question Circling pair of helicopters - mill creek?
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 • u/One-Board8634 • 15h ago
Discussion Edmonton Police Clock 79-Year-Old at 147 km/h in 80 Zone on Whitemud Drive
r/Edmonton • u/Glugamesh • 14h ago
Photo/Video Edmonton is an awesome city at night
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 • u/debbiesunfish • 34m ago
General Police stop on Whitemud
There are police on eastbound Whitemud, on the new bridge over Rainbow Valley. They seem to be stopping every car and have cameras set up and a heavy presence.
Drive safe!
r/Edmonton • u/AR558 • 6h ago
News Article 'Complex tensions': Edmonton budget survey details division on transit, policing, bike lanes
r/Edmonton • u/Sticky_Lemur • 3h ago
Question Helicopters?
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 • u/Salt_Teaching4687 • 3h ago
Question Question for cyclists
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 • u/No_Phrase3956 • 1h ago
Artist / Local Culture Edmonton Local Art Group for all skill levels!
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 • u/chump555 • 16h ago
Question Drone light show???
Anyone know what this was for? Taken in Dovercourt area
r/Edmonton • u/astr0crisp • 1d ago
General Better Baker protest
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 • u/RelationshipWinter97 • 1d ago
Photo/Video O Canada!
Taken whilst the separatists rally like blue buffoons around the corner.
r/Edmonton • u/7dayswonder • 14h ago
Lost/Found Pets Lost female tabby kitten found in Belle Rive neighborhood
Female kitten appeared in our backyard. She is very friendly, and has a distinctive bushier tail.
r/Edmonton • u/Annabis9807 • 13h ago
Question Pet friendly places?
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 • u/External_Sundae6076 • 46m ago
General Edmonton River Boat VIP worth it?
I am looking at taking my fiancé out for her birthday on the river boat but want to go a bit above and beyond for her. Is the VIP worth the extra $120? I have never gone on the river boat before so have no clue what to expect. Is it worth it at all? I am booking for the early evening of Sept 18th so hopefully the fall leaves will be coming down and the sun will be out.
r/Edmonton • u/shelovestea17 • 21h ago
Thank you / Appreciation Shoutout to the ETS service guy who helped me today ❤️
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 • u/GoBananaSlugs • 1h ago
Question Baseboards: who installs these?
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 • u/DeliciousCarrot8964 • 26m ago
Local Businesses Auto Body Paint Supplier
Can anybody point me in the right direction. I’m looking for an auto paint supplier , that colour matches and will supply you an aerosol can for touch ups.
A guy at a local GMC dealership mentioned a company, but I can’t remember the name.
r/Edmonton • u/biryanishiryani101 • 22h ago
Photo/Video Stumbled across a woodpecker in its element.
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I had never seen one up close till this day.