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Not sure if someone on here is looking for a runaway pooch, but a mid size mostly black dog (with leash on) ran across 99th street, and into the CP lot just off 76th Ave at about 8:30pm. I think that I saw the same dog yesterday - unfortunately they don't appear interested in stopping for anyone. A couple of people followed in the train yard and I drove to the other side to see if I could head them off. They appear to be in good health/spirits - hoping that their person may see this so that they can scoop them up tonight. submitted by /u/Humble_Mushroom_8976 [link] [comments]

For context: single poll in Edmonton... First half of day one was nutbars. Lineup out the door and down the ramp. Never got any longer (the DRO was a 30-year election wonk), but took time to whittle away. Figures that at 9:15, we had our first visibly agitated customer. The loud sighs, the eyerolls, the stomping of feet when he finally got to head for the privacy screen. Never took off his sunglasses, so I'll give him points there. Rest of day one was consistent. Couple people to a small group arrive, get their ballots and vote, and leave poll just as next chunk of people arrive. A fair number of first-time voters who, thanks to our enthusiastic DRO, got a very thorough explanation of the process, the ballot, and our Parliamentary system. Day two was sluggish. A little over half of the prior day's total. The team kept loose by taking the piss with one another. I re-read the chunk of a book I'd put down ages ago. I got to explain to an agitated elector that he cannot vote for the candidate in the adjacent riding and, as a bonus, dissuade him from trying to commit election fraud. Good times. Day three was about the same as the prior day. Slow, about half of Friday, but generally consistent. I'd run out of variations of explanations on why pen-vs-pencil or X-vs-check doesn't matter. People kept walking away from the screen with their ballot wide open to the world, notwithstanding the DRO gently reminding them to fold it back up first. Advil on standby. Last day was just about the same as the first day in terms of processed electors, but nowhere near as ... nutbars? Seemed as though we had a steady stream all-day, but the lineup never exited the building. Well, until 8:00 anyway. It was tumbleweeds after that (thanks Oilers). Finished with a shave under 1200 votes. A few notable interactions over the days: The multiple people, in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s! who declared that it was their first time voting. Welcome to the party and enjoy the DRO's prepared speech. Seriously, he loved saying it to each and every one of you. He's not been a teacher, but he absolutely loves teaching. The elector who, after dropping her vote in the box, proceeded to chant "Canada First .. Canada First .. Canada First" on her way out. Y'know lady, your stunt's not worth the paperwork. The new elector who asked questions about why we performed certain actions before preparing a ballot, why were there two tear-offs, and how the counting process works. Curiosity is the door to knowledge, sir. I encourage you to open that door. The elector who brought in candidate paraphernalia (same guy as mentioned in day two). Absolutely refused to vote for candidate of his preferred party in this riding because "he's a piece of shit". Yet, by every metric, the candidate he wanted to vote for in the other riding was a colossal piece of shit. The electors who genuinely asked what writing utensil was preferred, since they weren't sure what was true. Nothing wrong in asking for clarity, folks. Yes, you can use either. Use your own. Use a sharpie. I wouldn't recommend crayons, though. The elector who claimed that "hundreds of thousands of non-citizens vote", "the machines exclude real votes", and "votes aren't counted by people" all within the course of two minutes. While placing her ballot into the box, I suggested that if she was so sure about these things, perhaps she should apply to work an election to see how it all works. Yeah, sure you'll be "too busy" to work one lady. I'm juggling work, family, and a mortgage and still have time for this. But you do you. The elector who wanted to take a picture of their daughter voting for the first time, and understood when I told him that he could not. But, nothing wrong with going outside and taking the photo afterwards. Yeah, the rules can be a damper. But at least we figured out a reasonable alternative! The elector who lost his shit because we had both pens and pencils behind the screen. Apparently election workers use erasers to blank out ballots. I suggested that he work the count room at the Returning Office as a scrutineer next Monday if he had serious concerns about it. He didn't like that. Dude, it's 2-hours to closing time and I really just want to go home and convalesce. Your conspiracy theory bullshit is an insult to everyone working this poll, this riding, and this election. Seriously, go fuck the nearest tree. Conclusion: The hours suck. The pay sucks. The "colourful" people can both suck and be awesome -- sometimes concurrently. Was it worth it? Absolutely. Would I do it again? See you Monday. submitted by /u/asstyrant [link] [comments]

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I’m the person that does my best to park further away from stores, usually in spots with plenty of open areas around me. I usually need to swing my door open pretty far just to get my child out of the car seat, so I hate the idea of hitting someone else’s vehicle by accident. But why is it that there almost always seems to be that person that loves to cuddle up beside you when there are PLENTY of open spots? What is your reasoning? submitted by /u/Fishpiggy [link] [comments]

Thought it was a lawn ornament until it turned its head to look at me. submitted by /u/lsthirteen [link] [comments]

Found in the cark park outside Shoppers Drugmart at Century Park. submitted by /u/TheBoyChris [link] [comments]

I’ve recently moved into a new build, and the builder provided us with a rough grading certificate last year. Now that the weather’s warming up, we’re planning to build a fence and take on the landscaping ourselves. We were told by the builder’s inspector that there are drainage pipes around the house that flow water from the back, into the alley on the side, and then toward the city’s drainage in front of the house. I’m not sure if this is enough information to confidently move forward before I dig anything. I was hoping someone could help me out with a few questions: Is it recommended to do landscaping before putting up a fence, or does the order not really matter? Would love to hear what’s worked for others. Our house elevation is back to front (toward the street), and I’d like to understand what’s underground to get a better sense of the drainage situation. Where can I find this information? Right now, the grading unfortunately slopes toward the house foundation — which I know isn’t ideal. I’m considering either building up the grade with topsoil to slope it away from the house or installing a French drain around the foundation. Would a French drain be overkill in this case? Since it’s a zero lot line property, would it be reasonable to ask the neighbor for permission to dig a bit into their alley to lay a perforated pipe along one side of my house? I have no prior experience in landscaping or fence work, so I’d love your input — is it doable for someone like me, or would you recommend hiring help? I’m planning to do both the landscaping and fencing myself, but I’m not too confident about digging proper holes for the fence posts. If anyone knows of a good service or company that can help with post hole digging, I’d really appreciate your recommendations! Thanks so much for any advice you can share! submitted by /u/Aalisha786 [link] [comments]

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Living in Westmount and break-in season is ramping up. We have padlocks on our fence gates, and a 6' on 3 sides but one side of our fence is 3' high (The neighbor didn't want to redo the shared side and our landlord passed) so it can be hopped from their yard, which can be easily accessed. Thinking of putting up a "dog on premises" sign to try and deter garage-busters but I've heard here and there if someone is bitten on my property and I have a sign, it can be a liability. Does anyone have any concrete info on the likelihood of this? submitted by /u/butttoucher9524 [link] [comments]

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She has been spotted multiple times around the river valley and mill creek. She is definitely in flight mode and is scared so hard to catch. Please call her owner if you see her. submitted by /u/kentgrey [link] [comments]

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Enjoy today. No stress. submitted by /u/HeavyTea [link] [comments]

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I NEED to know who won the vote for the official bird of Edmonton. The magpie is the only acceptable option. In fact, the magpie is also the only acceptable option for PM as well! But seriously, does anyone know when the results will be posted? submitted by /u/Ak3lax [link] [comments]

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We have a 1600sq ft duplex and our bills average around 1,000 kWh a month as a family of 2 adults and a toddler. We asked our neighbors who have a larger family than us and they said they hardly ever break 650 kWh. I emailed Epcor asking if there was anyway to ensure our readings were accurate and all they asked was if we had an electric water tank (we do) but so do our neighbors? They haven't responded since. A few years ago we had to contact Epcor because our home (built in 2019) wasn't giving proper GJ readings so we were being over charged for gas for months. Last month we were just over 1200 kWh... We don't leave lights on, we turn off power bars when not in use, don't use high demand computers, keep the house at 20° in the winter and we use a below average amount of hot water.... Should we call an electrician? submitted by /u/fox-or-faux [link] [comments]

Found on the sign off Princess Elizabeth/ 118th. Not sure how I feel about it. What's the consensus? submitted by /u/orfnorfdorfnorf [link] [comments]

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Hey there! As the title, I’m looking to start up a pf2e (pathfinder second edition) and meet some new friends in the process. About the campaign: * The world is getting darker. Towns are falling, monsters roam the roads, and the dead don’t stay dead. You yourself have fallen victim, and been newly raised as a vampire. Yet somehow, you were brought back with something no other vampire has: your soul.* About me: I’m Emily, and I’ve been DMing table top for over 10 years. I started with 4e DnD, played a ton of 5e, and currently exclusively play PF2e. I like to run a fairly laid back table, and generally have a good time with my players. I’m very open to reflavouring and making small tweaks to the system, but I also like to keep a sense of balance. I like to challenge my players, but prefer to avoid character death (unless the player is on board!) Both me and my fiancée (who will also be playing) are both trans and in our 30s. You don’t need to be LGBT+, but you do need to be chill. There’s also a very friendly cat who doesn’t understand personal space. When: Looking to start in June, every other Sunday from 1-5. Where: my place, just off Whyte close to the Paris Baguette. There’s usually some street parking but it gets pretty full, but there’s lots of nearby bus service. Unfortunately my place is not handicap accessible and requires going up stairs. Tools: I have plenty of dice to go around, and a mostly functional printer for sheets. You’re of course welcome to bring your own. I’m currently experimenting with ways to show maps on a tv. I don’t mind if you want to keep your sheets on a small device. I’ll be using discord for out of game communication as well as for a database of notes, maps, etc. If you’re interested, shoot me a dm here or on discord at emilysincoming. I work most of the day, but I’ll get back to you as soon as I can! submitted by /u/EmilysIncoming [link] [comments]

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In the Edmonton Center riding. I really hope the vote doesn’t get split. submitted by /u/captevil [link] [comments]

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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. For reference, here’s the link to the 2024 megathread. UPDATE: 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”. submitted by /u/jstock14 [link] [comments]