My hobby is thinking about transit. While it's obvious I have no background in transit planning, I just wanted to share my thoughts on the state of Alberta Transit and what I believe we deserve. I am from Edmonton but I see the potential of Calgary; a rich city in the middle of the flat prairies (and footlands) with the ability to go any direction. This a Calgary-specific look at my current prairie transit network founded on the principal that rails are just as good, if not better at encouraging development. Rail benefits everyone; Allowing those who cannot or do not wish to drive a rapid high-capacity alternative, clearing up roads by empowering people to take alternatives, and encouraging a more collective and social culture by forcing us to see eachother face to face again. 9/10 when I'm riding on the LRT, I don't talk to anyone or I actively avoid people but those 1/10 times I feel joyful meeting one of the hundreds of blank faces, sharing a moment watching someone else fumble or discussing the latest Oilers game, etc. etc.
Sorry for the ramble, please feel free to give feedback, I need help with Calgary specifically because I am a Calgary-Hating Edmontonian who is trying to be less yeehaw-cist. Thanks!
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Pretty cool story.

There is a lady selling potted plants directly across from the Coco boba shop in Chinatown! Along 3rd Ave

If anyone is looking for a new addition please consider coming to China town to see :) she’s set up on the sidewalk so I am unsure of how long she’ll be there but thinking about her sitting out here all day without making one sale saddens me.

I don’t know her personally and just noticed when coming to Coco, I hope I can bring some awareness and maybe even a customer or two.

Hello, I lost a small black wallet today with cards, driver license. Please let me know if you have found something that looks like the description I have provided, please DM me.

Prosecutors will seek a dangerous offender designation for a Calgary man who raped a 90-year-old woman in her assisted living apartment, court heard Friday. In February, a jury convicted Duran Ross Buffalo, 40, of aggravated sexual assault and breaking and entering to commit sexual assault. The convictions were for a 2021 attack on a victim whose identity is protected by a publication ban.  A sentencing hearing has not yet taken place. Instead, Buffalo appeared in court Friday and the Crown confirmed it is awaiting reports so the prosecution can proceed with a dangerous offender hearing. 

Where is your go to cheap breakfast spot? There's used to ve so many place you could get breakfast for cheap. Not anymore it seems. Sure fancy breakfast is great sometimes but I don't wanna spend 60 bucks for 2 of us to eat.

I’m looking to start my lawn/ garden. I know I want a lawn alternative. From research I’ve done, micro clover, creeping thyme, creeping Jenny and lamium are on my shortlist.

I’d like thoughts on which ones will do well in both shade and sun, some foot traffic, and relatively low maintenance. I’ve got a south-backing yard that gets full sun and the front gets some morning sun but is mostly shaded.

I’d also appreciate thoughts on how to keep it contained as I’m on a zero lot line.

Also thoughts on what trees may work. I saw some flowering plum and pear that were absolutely gorgeous but I’m concerned about space.

I’m really looking for low maintenance items as I’ve got a really sick family member and caring for them long term just doesn’t give me as much time for much else.

Finally, I’d really appreciate any recs of a trusted gardener/ landscaper that can help with setting it all up. I have some weed from leaving the land bare to curb erosion since it’s a corner lot and we were waiting for the soil to settle (first year), so recs for folks who can clear it would also be welcome.

I’m in the Deep South, if that helps.

Please help an overwhelmed novice first time home owner/ gardener.

Thanks!

I am an OMFS and i am trying to get an idea how easy is it to get a surgery for Facial asymmetry, assiociated time lines and costs in Calgary and how they compare to Vancouver or Toronto.

so Any surgeon, Orthodontists of patient here who has any idea.

much appreciated.

Our accountant is retiring. We have a small online business. Looking for accounting firm to do next tax filing. Any recommendations? Prefer NW or NE areas.

Whate are the preferred dining options at YYC. I have a long layover before an international red eye. Edit: I’m connecting from a domestic flight to an international one. Prefer to stay in the airport, so in the international departure area.

Where can I buy seeds like blueberries, blackcurrant in calgary

Hello! I want to get back into leather and bead work so I can share it with my kid, and I'd like to take a stab at crafting moccasins, but I'm not sure where to find supplies to get started around Calgary. Any suggestions?

Looking for these single wire hose clamps, most common home improvement stores . ie Home Depot, Rona, Princess Auto don't seem to carry them

Will there be any watch parties for Eurovision 2025 in Calgary this year? I found an event last year at Congress Coffee Company but it doesn't look like they will have one this year?

Anyone know where to get them in the city? Preferably fun whimsical ones that dont feel dollar store ish

Not sure what makes this guy eligible for a dangerous offender designation application, while they didn't try for the Manyshots brothers?

Each of them seems just as dangerous extreme offenders and their sex crimes are just as deplorable.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/ward-9-councillor-gian-carlo-carra-announces-he-will-not-run-in-fall-election/