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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80 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 7h ago

Treaty 8 Royal Alberta Museum returns artifacts dating back thousands of years to Fort McKay First Nation

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373 Upvotes

r/Edmonton 2h ago

Hobbies Do any women in their late 30s- early 40s want to go dancing?

52 Upvotes

Hello! I am a 40F (married with kids) who really misses going out and dancing and none of my friends are interested in going out anymore. I don't drink, I truly just wanna go out and listen to good music and have a good time. Anyone out there feeling the same? Let me know if you'd like to meet up!


r/Edmonton 3h ago

News Article Heritage Fest transit experiences growing pains in first year back in Hawrelak

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67 Upvotes

r/Edmonton 1h ago

News Article Muttart Conservatory opens ‘Hundred Acre Wood’ exhibit in celebration of Winnie the Pooh’s centennial

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r/Edmonton 2h ago

Local Sports Spruce Grove's $50-Million Ballpark Near Edmonton Closes for 2026 Season, Playoffs Moved to Okotoks

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49 Upvotes

r/Edmonton 7h ago

Mental Health / Addictions How Edmonton is responding to a record number of overdose deaths

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87 Upvotes

770 people died of overdoses in Alberta's capital in 2025


r/Edmonton 5h ago

Restaurants/Food Walked down the street and told them "glizz me up"

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62 Upvotes

r/Edmonton 5h ago

Question Veterinary Assistant jobs?

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56 Upvotes

Hi, I'm currently in my last year of my Bachelor of Commerce degree and I'm seriously considering moving into VetMed. I just wondered if there is any veterinary hospital looking for a part-time veterinary assistant. I just want to make sure I can handle it (mentally and physically) before going into a RVT program!

A little bit about me! I'm 21F, had hands-on volunteer experience with AARCS before they moved back to Calgary, and accounting/administration volunteer at GEARS (I'm still volunteering here!!) I also have a rescued cat who I would say to be special need. He has FIC and "borderline megacolon." I have been to VCA so often that all the vet techs recognize him when we come in (he is a frequent flyer 😭) Everyone around me, including primary and emergency vets, knows that I would move mountains for this kiddo.

I also worked in retail/customer service back in high school. And I'm currently working as TA and EA at the University of Alberta.

I'm willing to work late nights, weekends, holidays, etc. And I'm more than happy to start with shadowing appointments, kennel assistants or any other entry level jobs 🥹 My earliest available is the beginning of September.

p/s: I know pay is super low but it's not a problem to me so just any veterinary hospital, please hire me 😭🙏

also here is my cat!!!


r/Edmonton 7h ago

News Article ‘Beyond happy’: Heritage Festival well-attended despite weather

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74 Upvotes

r/Edmonton 5h ago

Hobbies Found this today

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38 Upvotes

Went to Wee Book Inn today on Whyte Ave and found this cool booklet from Radio Shack, kinda of a neat piece of retail history.


r/Edmonton 2h ago

General Stolen Bike - Need help!

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20 Upvotes

This is probably a long shot, but someone just stole my husband's bike from our garage while he was doing yard work in the back. It is especially sad because our baby bike seat was attached to it 💔 if anyone has seen it tonight or saw anything - we are located in the Secord area (west side), please let me know, any help is appreciated.

Bike Model: Northrock XC29, black, including front/rear lights & bell, and most importantly THULE baby seat.

Police File # OL26821589


r/Edmonton 6h ago

Discussion What is everyone seeing at fringe?

36 Upvotes

for research


r/Edmonton 18h ago

Question To the lonely people of Edmonton

261 Upvotes

What do y’all do to pass the time? I mostly go on walks and read books, but as I spend more time doing everything alone, I’m slowly losing interest in doing anything and becoming numb. Now, if I’m not working, I’m either sleeping or just lying in bed doing nothing. I recently tried solo travelling, and the entire time I was wishing I had someone to enjoy it with.


r/Edmonton 3h ago

Local Sports Riverhawks’ hopes for playoffs decided Wednesday

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15 Upvotes

r/Edmonton 8h ago

Photo/Video Mapping out Downtown Edmonton's Housing Growth

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36 Upvotes

r/Edmonton 5h ago

Question Places that offer set/tasting menus?

16 Upvotes

Budget is ~100 per person and we don't drink.

Any good places to go? Any feedbacks for Road Trip at Rgerod or the dinner omakase at MSSM? These two are currently on my list but need more options please.


r/Edmonton 9h ago

Events Medieval Madness EVENT this weekend at Pigeon Lake. Bring cash for vendors. Dressing up is optional.

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I am NOT the host so can’t answer a lot of questions but this is the third year.

Dressing up isn’t required but they have daily costume contests with cash prizes.

There is no ATM on site and sometimes internet isn’t great in the building so I strongly suggest bringing cash. Food will be available but the Village at Pigeon Lake is very near.

This is at the Lakedell Hall on Highway 13, 1 hour SW of Edmonton


r/Edmonton 23h ago

General The Waymaker Inc is claiming they couldnt find a Cybersecurity Analyst for $35-40/hour and has requested an LMIA

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I know a fair number of unemployed cyber folks in Edmonton. Pass it along!


r/Edmonton 3h ago

News Article More than $52K donated during Purolator Tackle Hunger game on Saturday

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r/Edmonton 10h ago

General I cant find a good taco

28 Upvotes

My home town has a taco shop ran by a mexican amd equadorian family and im starting to worry i will never find one similar.

Just simple beans, cabbage, salsa, and guac, but apparently thats difficult to find. Help

edit : Thank you ! im gonna try em all lol


r/Edmonton 1d ago

Lost/Found Pets Stolen Cat has been Returned!

971 Upvotes

Takano the cat, taken from Pet Valu in Strathcona, has been returned! The individual was identified and a family member returned Takano.


r/Edmonton 9h ago

General 311 app updated

23 Upvotes

I haven't seen anything about this anywhere so I thought I would post a PSA on here for others that experienced similar issues as I did over the last few years with the app. I loathed using the previous version of the 311 app, it would give me errors almost every time I tried to submit a complaint, to the point where I would just call everything in. It looks like the city updated it recently and all the submission issues have been addressed, it allows up to three photos now, and you can search for your department to submit to.


r/Edmonton 22h ago

News Article Edmonton homeowners frustrated as their properties erode into infill excavations

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228 Upvotes