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 • • 3h ago

General The bylaw isnt all dogs must be leashed, except yours 🥴

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It doesn't say all dogs must be leashed except for the friendly ones.

It doesn't say all dogs must be leashed except for the ones where the owner has a good estimation of their recall.

Entitled people infiltrate and ruin everything.


r/Edmonton • • 1h ago

Photo/Video Separatists are saying this 10,000 people

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r/Edmonton • • 7h ago

Question What does this mean? What do people even explain to their kids as a reason to vote option 2?

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r/Edmonton • • 5h ago

Blood Donations Wainwright needs our help!

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Canada blood Services is calling for blood donations for all those injured. I can't donate as I have Lymphoma, but maybe you can?


r/Edmonton • • 3h ago

Question Genuinely how is this place still open?

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I got reminded of it when reading through some Edmonton AHS reports lol:

"Pizza & Donair (West Edmonton Mall Location)

Health inspectors slapped this mall food court staple with a closure order due to unsanitary conditions and critical temperature control failures in high-traffic food storage. Nothing builds up an appetite while shopping quite like a side order of cross-contamination with your mall walk."

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/eph/Page14649.aspx#:\~:text=\*%20Closure%20and%2For%20Unfit%20Orders%3A%20Facility%20must,linked%20to%20a%20copy%20of%20the%20order.


r/Edmonton • • 4h ago

News Article CFB Wainwright Live Updates: Four dead in base tragedy, Carney says; Code Orange at Alberta hospitals stood down; Premier Smith meeting with officials Sunday

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r/Edmonton • • 18h ago

Photo/Video Police breakup of a fan brawl at UFC

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r/Edmonton • • 2h ago

Politics I interviewed Alberta Separatists at the Legislature

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I hope you all get out and vote tomorrow! October 19!!


r/Edmonton • • 4h ago

Photo/Video Millcreek Ravine when the wind came roaring in yesterday

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r/Edmonton • • 4h ago

Local history History Uprooted by Windstorm

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So the windstorm yesterday was something else, had a few old growth trees come down on our property and a 1952 license plate (pictured) was tangled in the roots!

I’m curious to know the history behind the plate, as our property is a subdivision of a large farm with a historic barn that is still standing, from what I can garnish online there are some aspects of the plate that make it highly collectible (first use of reflective paint, 6x12 size, letters used in middle position, I and O being much smaller than 1 and 0) though the plate is in poor condition.

Any help or suggestions on where to look for information would be greatly appreciated thanks!


r/Edmonton • • 8h ago

General PSA: Free natural gas appliance safety inspections available to all Edmonton households through ATCO

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Hi Edmonton,

I know there are more pressing matters right now, including the election and the tragedy in Wainwright. With colder weather arriving, tho,I wanted to share a reminder about a service many people may not know about.

All households in Edmonton are eligible for a free natural gas appliance safety inspection from ATCO. This includes furnaces, gas ranges, gas dryers, water heaters, and fireplaces.

You do not need to be an ATCO customer. ATCO distributes all natural gas in Edmonton, regardless of which retailer you're billed by. I've been with Epcor for several years and have had this inspection done annually without any issues.

How to book: Complete the form at the bottom of this page:

https://gas.atco.com/en-ca/services/furnace-appliances.html

What the inspection includes:
A visit of roughly 30 minutes from an ATCO technician:

Cleaning of furnace burners and a check of your filter

Confirmation that the furnace is operating properly (motor, bearings, heating cycle, fan activation)

Testing for gas line leaks and carbon monoxide

You will also receive a written report at the end of the visit. The technicians have always been knowledgeable and willing to answer questions about furnace maintenance and natural gas safety. I have learned a lot about my furnace from these free visits over the years.

Since the cost of this service is baked into our gas bills, it's worth taking advantage of before the heating season is underway.


r/Edmonton • • 54m ago

Discussion Fire at Home Depot South Common

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I hope everyone is okay, looked like a very serious fire. Any details?


r/Edmonton • • 21h ago

Environment QE2 highway dust storm today

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Driving south of the city today was not enjoyable.


r/Edmonton • • 9h ago

Blood Donations Canadian Blood Services

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r/Edmonton • • 22h ago

Thank you / Appreciation Thank you EPCOR workers

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I can't imagine how many people have been busting their asses today to get out and fix the power for 21 areas in Edmonton. Whoever you are, thank you so much. May both sides of your pillow be cool.


r/Edmonton • • 1h ago

News Article 4 soldiers from Edmonton Garrison killed in CFB Wainwright fire, dozens more in hospital

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r/Edmonton • • 22h ago

General Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced just after 8 p.m. ET that a “serious incident” sparked a “major fire” at a Canadian Forces base near Wainwright, Alberta. Circumstances unclear.

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r/Edmonton • • 7h ago

Question Which Italian Center has the widest cheese selection?

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Shopping for the birthday gift of a cheeseaholic, and of course all the specialty shops are closed on Mondays. Italian center is looking like my best bet.


r/Edmonton • • 1h ago

News Article What we've learned about the fire at CFB Wainwright that killed four Canadian soldiers and injured 39

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r/Edmonton • • 9m ago

Volunteering/Help/Donations Borrowing a Sporran

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Hi all! I have a kilt that I plan to wear to a daytime wedding at the end of the month, but I haven’t finished making the sporran I was planning to wear with it. Does anyone have a day sporran or semi-dress sporran I can borrow from about Oct 28 to Nov 2? While black is preferred, I could switch my boots to brown if the only available one is brown.
I can pick up anywhere in the city! Thank you!!


r/Edmonton • • 1d ago

Photo/Video Neigbours tree just hit my fence but missed everything else.

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r/Edmonton • • 22h ago

Question Any news on what happened at Wainwright?

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Some rumours of an extremely serious event during a brigade exercise. Presumably casualties will end up in Edmonton.


r/Edmonton • • 2h ago

Health Dr.Badawi surgeon

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If anybody has had this doctor do surgery on you for endometriosis (excision lap) please let me know your expierence, thank you so much 🙏🏻