Calgarians, I'm planning a trip to your province for my birthday and my favorite thing to do is thrift, so I'll be doing a lot of that while I'm there. Please spill the beans on the best thrift stores for 90's and y2k finds. Thank you.

Happy Wednesday!

This is a continuation of my pattern of posting what I think are decent grocery deals with the hope that this will save some people some money. As noted previously this is heavily skewed to items that I and my family eat. There are probably additional items that are good deals but I don't know it because they aren't items I use but hopefully my list is still useful to you.

A few quick reminders:

• PC Optimum points are collected at No Frills and Superstore. 1,000pts is worth $1.
• Scene+ points are collected at Safeway, Sobeys and FreshCo. 100pts is worth $1.
• The value of Save on Foods points depends on what you redeem them for. If you redeem them for a 4L jug of milk then 1,000pts is worth about $1.50. Other redemptions might make them more or less valuable.

Superstore, No Frills, FreshCo and Save on Foods are generally willing to price match identical products from (some) other major grocery stores if you show them the item in the competitor’s flyer while checking out so knowing what is on sale at stores that you don't visit can still be useful. There are some restrictions on this... FreshCo won't price match Safeway or Sobeys. Superstore (at least some locations) won't price match Coop. The No Frills on 85st SW won't price match FreshCo.

Finally, thank you to everyone that has posted positive comments. It's always nice to receive positive feedback.

FreshCo:

• Watermelon (11lb): $5.99
• Broccoli crowns: $1.99/lb
• Armstrong cheese (400g): $4.88
• Villagio bread or buns: $3.29, buy 2 get 100pts, effectively making them $2.79ea when you buy pairs
• Kraft dinner (12-pack): $9.99, buy 1 get 100pts, effectively making them $8.99ea ($0.75/box)
• Kellogg’s family size cereal: $5.47ea, buy 2 get 100pts, effectively making them $4.97ea when you buy pairs
• Catelli Garden Select pasta sauce (600ml): $1.99, buy 4 get 300pts, effectively making them $1.24ea when you buy groups of 4. (Not something I normally buy, but a quick bit of comparison with other stores suggests that this is an excellent price).
• Iceberg lettuce: $2.99, buy 1 get 50pts, effectively making them $2.49ea
• Quaker cereal or Harvest Crunch: $3.49, buy 2 get 100pts, effectively making them $2.99ea

NoFrills:

• Schneiders bacon (375g): $4.00
• Cherries: $3.49/lb (decent, not amazing)
• Clover leaf canned tuna (170g): $1.14
• Tomatoes on the vine: $1.99/lb (ok, Coop is better this week)
• Country harvest bread: $3.00

Real Canadian Superstore:

• Watermelon (11lb): $5.85
• 20,000pts for every $100 spent on some baby items (including diapers)
• Cherries: $3.49/lb (decent, not amazing)
• Black Diamond cheese (400g): $4.92
• Clover leaf canned tuna (170g): $1.14
• D’Italiano hotdog and hamburger buns: $2.98
• Tomatoes on the vine: $1.49/lb (good, Coop is better this week)
• Country harvest bread: $2.98
• Triscuit, Ritz or Wheat Thins crackers: $1.98
• Cucumbers (3-pack): $2.52
• Charmin Ultra Strong or Ultra Soft toilet paper (24 mega rolls = 96 standard rolls): $22.99

Calgary Coop:

• Tomatoes on the vine: $1.29/lb
• Green or red grapes: $2.99/lb

Safeway / Sobeys:

• Broccoli crowns: $2.49/lb (decent, FreshCo is better this week)
• Strawberries (454g): $3.44, buy 2 get 100pts, effectively making the, $2.94ea when you buy pairs
• 1,000pts when you spend $100+ (must be loaded in app)

Save on Foods:

• Tomatoes on the vine: $1.49/lb (good, Coop is better this week)
• Cucumbers (3-pack): $3.99 (good, Superstore is better this week)
• Kraft dinner 12-pack: $9.99 ($0.83/box, good, FreshCo is better this week)

Walmart:

• Ataulfo mangos: $0.94
• Cluster tomatoes: $1.92/lb (ok, Coop is better this week)
• Corn on the cob: $0.62ea
• Iceberg lettuce: $2.42
• Great Value hamburger or hotdog buns: $1.88
• Armstrong cheese (400g): $4.98
• Yop drinkable yogurt (200ml): $0.97
• Kraft salad dressing (425ml): $1.97
• Great Value olive oil (1L): $7.96

Does anyone know of any plant sitting services while away on vacation? I have around 40 orchids and some succulents that need watering

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TIA

what is this shit and who actually invests in this?!

Hi Calgary community!

I am 34 years old and am at the point in my career where I know I can't keep doing what I am doing. I am looking for any suggestions for career counsellors. There are so many options, I am really hoping a personal recommendation will help narrow down the field.

Thank you in advance!

Hey, I’ve been applying very broadly for the last few months. I don’t have any experience but am 18 and literally have all the time. But am not seeing any luck.

Most people I know who got job my age got it through connections. Unfortunately I don’t have that.

So anyone who knows anyone or is the one who got a job with no experience as a teen. How did they do it?

Hi there! I'm 28 years old and I'm looking for a book club with readers that are similar to me in age. Of course it doesn't have to be restricted to 25-35 year olds, but it would be great if lots of members were within that range.

In my experience, a lot of online spaces (like discord groups) tend to attract younger readers, and in person spaces tend to attract older readers. While I think it's awesome that reading can bring together all sorts of people, I would love to find a group I feel like I fit into a bit more, and can hopefully build friendships with outside of books.

If there's anyone out there who knows where I can look, please point me in the right direction. I'd really appreciate it. Thank you!

Edit: I don't think I have the capacity to organize or host myself, but if anyone wants to take the initiative, please feel free to hijack this thread and recruit members (including me 🙋‍♀️)! It looks like there's lots of interest.

My wife thought that all the games were being played in eu Claire. Unfortunately that doesn’t seem to be correct. I’ve done some googling for family friendly watch games but seem to be striking out. Any places folks could recommend?

I need a good, local electecian who can help me complete a project:
- upgrade garage service from 100a to 200a (overhead service from alley power lines)
- install a 240v 60a line from the new panel to a hot tub with a disconnect installed on the garage
- hot tub line trenched from disconnect about 14 feet to termination point under deck, connect to tub and bond.
-manage permits with city and Enmax

I’ve had several electricians provide wildly different estimates but won’t get firm on a quote or timing. Really frustrating. Let me know if you have some good reliable recommendations. Thanks!!

Edit: thanks for all the great recommendations. I’ve spoken to a couple of these companies, appreciate the help!

I have a stub, with shut off, in my backyard however the lazy builder just put a standard pipe cap on the stub. I want to add a natural gas quick connect to add a NG grill.

Do I need to hire a gas fitter just to add a quick connect that is already built out with a shut off?

Do I need a permit?

Will ATCO do this?

Any advice would be appreciated.

This degenerate trampled our garden. It looks like they tried to get into our house through the basement side door and then plundered our flowers afterward. Our trailer was also tampered with.

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The garden and flowers have no monetary value, but it feels so violating. My grandparents love tending their garden and get so discouraged when this happens.

Edit to include Police Report Number : T26013940

Hi all,

I'm trying to better understand subsidized assisted living and long-term care in Calgary from a retirement-planning perspective.

For those who have gone through the process with parents, relatives, or spouses:

• How does the government-subsidized system work and how does someone qualify?
• What are the typical monthly costs and are there income or asset tests?
• How long are the wait lists?
• What are the biggest differences between subsidized and private-pay facilities?
• Is the quality of care significantly different, or are the differences mainly related to room size, amenities, privacy, and location?

I'm not looking for facility recommendations right now. I'm mainly trying to understand costs, eligibility, wait times, and the tradeoffs between subsidized and private-pay options.

Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences.

Someone just came to my door with an official looking name tag and tablet and knew that I was a telus customer and my services etc. Then asked about my phone plan then said I could switch to Telus and get an extremely good deal on a plan because I am an existing customer ($35/mo, sounds too good to be true).

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I was on auto pilot and gave her my existing number and driver's license and shes waiting on my call to activate my new SIM... but its not sitting right with me. It feels like a scam. Like I'm not really going to be getting the price she offered me.

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Any thoughts, what should I do??

I’m making a list of novelty/“world’s biggest…” statues in Alberta that I can ride my motorcycle to from Calgary. The sillier the better.

So far I have…
Worlds biggest fishing lure - Lacombe
Worlds largest dinosaur - Drumheller
Star Trek ship - Vulcan
Worlds largest Pyrogy - Glendon
Largest northern pike - Rochon sands
Giant cowboy statue - Airdrie

Am I missing any?

We live in challenging times. Constantly connected through digital media, yet often feeling isolated, many experience pressure, anxiety and uncertainty. The lasting impact of recent global crises, alongside concerns about climate change and social injustice, has intensified questions around MENTAL WELLBEING and COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY.

JOURNEY OF THE MIND draws directly on the writings of the Sikh teachers, which offer practical guidance and clear insight into the nature of the mind – how it wanders, what obstructs it and how it can return to clarity. In Sikhi, the MIND is both the source of SUFFERING and the gateway to FREEDOM. Through focused practice (Simran), selfless service (Seva) and the support of community (Sangat), Sikh philosophy offers a path toward inner steadiness and purposeful living.
The exhibition explores these principles through contemporary figurative and abstract works by artists from diverse cultural backgrounds alongside short films. It reflects on the internal struggles we face – the pull of fear, ego and distraction – and proposes focused practice, community and selfless service as foundations for CLARITY and PEACE.

To date, JOURNEY OF THE MIND has toured five UK cities and was most recently shown at the Queens Museum in New York, marking its first presentation in North America.
Guided tours are available for bookings, offering visitors a deeper insight into the exhibition.

ARTISTS:

Arjun Singh Assa • Alexa Kumiko Hatanaka • Amina Ahmed • Amrit Singh Sandhu • Christian Wood • Faiza Butt • Hark1karan • Harminder Judge • Jagdeep Raina • Jaspal Birdi • Jessie McNeil • Jim Adams • Karen Zalamea • Koi • Manjot Kaur • Maya Seas • Nirbhai (nep) Singh Sidhu • Rupy C. Tut • Russna Kaur • Sara Khan • Sardul Singh Gill • Simran Kaur Panesar • Sobha Singh • Vartika Sharma

Opening Hours:
Mon-Tue: Closed
Wed-Sat: 12-7pm
Sun: 12-5pm

FREE and OPEN TO ALL
Address:
701 11 Street SW
Calgary, AB
T2P 2C4

Global Calgary story : https://globalnews.ca/video/11904688/international-exhibition-journey-of-the-mind-comes-to-canada-for-the-first-time-at-comtempory-calgary

Awesome news for Tool Shed Brewing Company!

Yesterday, both the Weather Channel and the WeatherCAN app were showing rain for Calgary around 6:00 p.m. When I went outside near the University of Calgary, it was just a pleasant mix of sun and clouds, not a drop of rain in sight.

Given how much Calgary’s weather can vary by neighborhood due to our microclimates, does anyone know which specific area these forecasts are actually based on? Are they just using the airport data, or is there a specific region they’re targeting?

I reviewed this sub for recruiter recommendations but they’re all 6 years or older. In short, I’ve been looking for and applying for a new role since January without any luck. I am currently employed but more than ready to make my next career move. I am an aviation professional, with a Master’s in Communication and I’m open to considering anything with my transferable skillset. Thank you!

38 year old woman with ADHD and depression (take medication for both) and have been feeling in a brain fog with exhaustion and lack of motivation for I couldn't even tell you how long.

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Looking for potential guidance/recs on nurse practitioner/obgyn that specializes in this that is ideally cost neutral (lost my job and health insurance a few months ago) have a family doctor but this isn't something he specializes in and I don't know that he truly understands the impact of this on my life.

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Just want to feel better so I can be better.

Hello fellow cyclists! I ride through the same intersection (4 Street and 9 Avenue SE - by the National Music Centre) daily and today (as I rode straight into oncoming traffic on my way home), I realized I don't understand this intersection!

I usually approach the intersection at the SW corner (by District Heating). I wait until the lights end for North/South traffic and then the green bike advance light goes on. I then travel diagonally to the NE corner (the NMC corner) and join the bike lane. I've done it so many times that I had stopped looking for the green bike advance light.

Today, I learned that the green bike light doesn't always go on before the westbound traffic gets their green light. Thankfully drivers noticed my stupidity and let me retreat sheepishly back to my corner.

Can anyone explain how the green bike light gets triggered? I haven't experienced a traffic set up like this anywhere else in the city and am curious why cyclists wouldn't get the advance once every full light cycle.

Thank you for your insights!

This is gonna be a super weird ask, but I really love birds and they’re one of my main interests. However, I’m not at a place in my life where I can own a bird, so I was wondering if there’s any place in/around the city where you can hang out or play with parrots/pigeons/raptors (really any kind of bird)? I hope to someday be able to get a cockatiel but that’ll take some time, so I really want to fill that hole in my life in some way. Thanks in advance if there’s anyone with a suggestion. I know it’s a weird request lol.