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Radon is Canada's leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Almost every Edmonton house has some of it. My house has been trying to kill me for years. But I won, and my radon is mitigated. Test for radon, folks. You can borrow radon testers from EPL. pls dont die

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 23h

No new obstacles on my route. Light breeze out of the west, but it felt like it was about to change direction. More car and pedestrian traffic than usual. A bit of cloud filtered the moon. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Lovely crescent moon this morning. Stiff breeze out of the northeast. The street lights are out (again) on 142 St between 94th and 91st Ave, and (still) on 102 Ave between 116 and 114 St. Watch out for path repair/construction at the 103 Ave exit from Railtown toward 109 St. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Chilly this morning. Brisk breeze out of the southeast. I had my wind breaker, lobster mitt covers, fleece earband and wind pants on… and forgot to add a layer on my feet. lol. No obstacles in my route, just cold toes. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Perfect windbreaker weather. Bit of a breeze out of the west, with some gusts from the south, maybe a rain squall too. Watch out for shattered glass exiting Railtown at 103 Ave toward 109 St. There’s a tipped e-bike in the lane at 103 Ave and 103 St. A coyote gambols on Connaught. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Cool again this morning, with a bit of a breeze out of the northeast. No obstacles on my route. (I didn’t take Ravine Dr. today.) Looks like someone hit the tree outside Hathaway’s on 124 St, as it had a serious lean going on when I rode by. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Cooler this morning. No new obstacles to speak of, and sadly no wildlife. Ravine Dr is still closed at 101 Ave. There’s a broken street sign in the 102 Ave bike lane at 126 St. Gentle reminder that cars and other cyclists can’t see you before sunrise if you don’t have lights. #yegbike

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Sarah 😻🍟🚲 @grumpalump.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Hey #yegbike just a reminder about the detour on the NW of the High Level Bridge. Several cyclists seemed very confused about where to go on my commute because there is zero wayfinding signage about where the detour is. So I figured I'd share this detour map that Paths for People shared earlier.

Satellite map view of Constable Ezio Faraone Park and the High Level Bridge. There is a legend in the upper left-hand corner with a red line indicating shared path closed and a green line indicating shared path open. The typical shared use path and pedestrian sidewalk straight from the 97 Ave crosswalk to the northwest entrance of the shared use path on the High Level is closed. The detour is west along 97 Ave to connect onto the shared use path just slightly west of 110 St and then make a slight right to continue west on the shared use path avoiding the cobbled promenade and then left to continue on the shared use path towards the northwest entrance of the High Level Bridge. This path is indicated on the map with a green line.

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I think the lower legs of Ravine Dr are still open. From what I could see in the dark, the closure was limited to Ravine and 101 Ave near the Memorial Park.

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A little too warm for the windbreaker and gloves. Street lights are out on 142 St from 91 Ave to 93 Ave. Road is closed at Ravine Dr & 101 Ave. Street lights are out on 102 Ave from 116 St to 114 St. A porcupine is snacking near Alexander Circle. A coyote gambols on Connaught Dr. #yegbike

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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I keep meeting smart informed Albertans who tell me they do not intend to vote, because they don’t want to legitimize the process, or because they know the premier is not bound by the results. But what if making us give up on voting is the whole point? My argument to vote - no matter the absurdity.

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

When I had toddlers, I’d bike with them in the cargo trailer. Cold weather outerwear for them was about staying warm sitting still: Toques with ear flaps, mitts and mitt liners, waterproof winter boots, insulated wet-resistant snowsuit or onesie, and sometimes a blanket. MEC had great options.

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The Walrus @thewalrus.ca · 17/09/2026

How is Edmonton – the “Gateway to the North” – uniquely positioned to support economic and social development in northern communities, the region, and beyond? Find out at MacEwan University presents The Walrus Talks North of Now. thewalrus.ca/the-walrus-talks-north…

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A smidge warmer this morning. The neighbourhood coyotes sounded really excited about that. Watch out for new lane closure barriers on 142 St over MacKinnon Ravine. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Chilly this morning. You’ll definitely want your windbreaker, earband and gloves. No obstacles on my route, except for a car driving west in the bike lane at 103 Ave and 112 St. Street lights are still out over there. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

It actually got colder after I got to work that day. It was about 14 degrees when I left the house, but only 11 when rush hour started.

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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Canada will never forget.

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Warmer than expected this morning. I had my gloves and earband ready, but did not need them. Light breeze out of the northeast. Hint of rain. No obstacles on my route aside from the random road/lane closure/marker signs on 103 Ave between 109 and 107 St. #yegbike

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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Care Between the Lines: Shining a spotlight on volunteers working in Canadian health care who fill gaps and provide compassion in a system that can be isolating and scary. A 10-part summer series in the Globe and Mail. www.theglobeandmail.com/topics/care-... www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

theglobeandmail.com

In Vancouver, cycling volunteers help seniors break out of isolation and feel the wind in their hair

Cycling Without Age works to enrich the lives of long-term care home residents across Canada

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Warmer and quieter this morning. The clouds were lit and the stars a gift. 103 Ave is closed from 109 St to 107 St. I *think* the bike lane is mostly open, but the signage is a bit random so keep your wits about you. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Not quite jacket weather yet. Cool and calm. Way more traffic than usual. I guess we’re all excited to be back at work. No new obstacles to speak of, though the construction damage on 103 Ave between 109 and 106 St definitely *felt* worse. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Thank you! I’m okay. I just misjudged my wet brakes and ended up much, much closer to a left-turning truck than I wanted to be — and scared the driver half to death I’m sure. No doubt we’ll both be more attentive in the days ahead.

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The near miss on the way home today was my fault. My bike is almost infallible, but I absolutely am not. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Warm this morning. Mild breeze from the southeast. Rain light to moderate, but no water pooling on the road. No obstacles on my route, aside from the dead street lights on 102 Ave between 114 and 110, as usual, and some rando doing donuts at 103 Ave and 109 St. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Only one near miss on the way home today. Just for the sake of asking: If your SUV is so big you can’t see (more or less) adult-sized me, how are you going to see the kids passing through those same intersections? #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Warmer and breezier this morning. Moderate headwind out of east. Watch out for the construction barriers on 102 Ave around 122 St, e-scooters parked in the bike lane around 112 St, folks’ campsites overflowing onto the Railtown path, and lane closures at 103 Ave between 108 and 106 St. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Only a couple near-misses on the way home today, which is not bad at all for the first day of school. Keep your eyes up, folks. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Cool and calm this morning. Light breeze out of the northeast. The street lights are still out between 116 and 110 St on 102 Ave. The 103 Ave bike lane eastbound is closed from 109 St to roughly 106 St. #yegbike

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Paths for People @pathsforpeople.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

“Support for bike lanes was near-universal — even people who came to ask the city to rethink a planned 79 Street bike lane in Hollyrood acknowledged their benefit and one motorist took the time to voice his support for them” edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...

edmontonjournal.com

Hands off our bike lanes, says critical mass of Edmonton cyclists

Amid rumours city scaling back bike lanes ahead of provincial bike lane legislation, Edmonton cyclists tell council to get their elbows up

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Warm this morning. Light breeze out of the northeast. The 103 Ave bike lane disappears between 107 St and 106 St, with a sizeable horizontal rut midway. More folks than usual were out walking, riding and driving. Sadly, no gambolling coyotes. #yegbike

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Erik Jenkyns @jeneric2.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Yes, I forgot to mention streetlights out along 96th street around 104th&105th avenues, but it’s so common on that stretch that I barely notice anymore. Another more unusual and concerning one is under the rail underpass on 97th street after the Yellowhead. That pavement requires caution. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Warm this morning, with a light breeze out of the east. No new obstacles to speak of, though plenty of street lights out on 103 Ave between 120 and 110. Charge your headlights, folks. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Cool this morning. Light breeze out of the northeast. Coyote having a nice gambol down 102 Ave near 134 St. Watch out for new road construction at 101 St. Between 102 Ave and 104 Ave. #yegbike

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

On 9/11, US airspace closed, Canada launched Operation Yellow Ribbon. Gander, a town of 10,000, received 38 airliners. Residents immediately sheltered, fed, clothed, and supported stranded passengers for days, providing this hospitality free of charge. interestingengineering.com/culture/oper...

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Little bit cooler this morning. Light breeze out of the northwest. Most of the 103 Ave bike lane is obstructed between 108 and 107 St. There is a motor oil pint spilled in the 103 Ave bike lane between 106 and 105 St. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

No obstacles on my route, aside from a near miss with a car going about double the residential limit on Connaught Dr. There is glass from a shattered bus shelter screen on the route at 103 Ave and 123 St. Also, the street lights are out between 116 St and 112 St on 103 Ave. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Warmish, kinda hazy and a little muggy this morning. No obstacles on my route, aside from a group of drug users narrowing the 103 Ave exit from Railtown. Watch out for sandbags and toppled lane dividers on the 103 Ave route between 109 St and 105 St. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Another cool and calm commute today. No obstacles except a weird realignment of the bike lane markers at 103 Ave between 109 and 107 St. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Cool and calm again today. Light traffic. One intrepid jogger. Watch out for sand bags in the 103 Ave bike lane between 109 St and 106 St. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

No obstacles on my route this morning. The ride was calm and cool. And no rain! More folks than usual out walking or biking, and a few more folks working out their problems at volume in the Churchill Station area. #yegbike

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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Safe routes do not just improve trips. They decide whether some people can make them at all. One respondent gave up biking to work after too many close calls. Now they ride every day—even in winter—because the downtown network feels safe. Share your story: tally.so/r/Y5vvN0 #yegbike

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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 06/08/2026

I understand that funding bodies want to go all in on AI as the shiny new innovation thing. But if all the grants start going to AI at the expense of everything else then the research sector is going to end up looking like a farm with dozens of threshers hacking away in a field with no wheat.

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Stiff headwind out of the northwest, with occasional fun gusts from the northeast. The curb lane on 142 St between 100 and 102 Ave has degraded. Avoid if you can. Sand bags in the 103 Ave bike lane at 109 St, plus several toppled lane markers and debris from 109 St to 105 St. #yegbike

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Tiny Beaches @tinybeaches.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I think Alberta should follow Republican state South Carolina in adopting the law that allows people on bikes to observe stop signs like a yield sign. Why isn’t that question on Dreeshen’s online survey?🤷‍♂️ #yycBike #yegBike

postandcourier.com

'Stop as Yield’ bicycle bill turns into a South Carolina law. What does this mean for cyclists?

South Carolina has passed the “Stop as Yield” bicycle bill into a law. This law changes how bicyclists approach intersections.

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

A little warmer this morning, and much dryer than expected. Puddles and mud are a bit more of an issue in the 103 Ave bike lane. Watch out for shifted or toppled construction signs and lane markers in the 102 Ave and 103 Ave bike lanes eastbound. The 103 Ave lane has muddy sections. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Cool and calm this morning. No obstacles to speak of. Just a few folks out walking, and one dude biking around with his speaker volume cranked. This is the first commute since spring that a headlight was mandatory. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The menu description for the Nigeria tent is a masterclass in understatement. The fried fish is A WHOLE FRIED FISH. The jollof is so much more than rice cooked in tomato sauce. And the chicken a chicken portion on the bone, seasoned and grilled. Heritage Days is open til 9. Go get some. #yeg

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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The Edmonton Heritage Festival has long been major source of canned/packaged food donations to the Edmonton Food Bank. But I was speaking with Food Bank bosses last night, and this year they are asking people NOT to bring food items to Hawrelak Park. Cash donations still gratefully accepted. Why?..

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