#PC: Edmonton

[battle-of-alberta]

Happy Pride from Battle of Alberta

I probably don't need to explain why doing these doodles is relevant if you have paid even an ounce of attention to the world but I can at least provide some local relevance.

And something to do about it, of course :)

Palettes are all from branding guides, either the official city/province guide, the tourism/local business association guide, or in GP's case colour picked from the strategic plan while we wait for the city to get one together lol. Let me know if there's a particular colour palette that you like best~ some of these colours actually do have cutesy names!

[tunnels-by-the-river]

Redrew/Redesigned Regina, (again, don’t worry she’s still short) Girly’s being confronted by Ed about getting her news from Justbins (a garbage company) that is a real screenshot from their page.

If she didn’t want to be confronted, she probably shouldn’t have posted it onto her story….

You’d think for a city that was once the capital of the NWT; back when the Buffalo freely roamed the Earth, Regina wouldn’t be getting her news from a meme page.

Justbins really was voted as best online news by Prairie Dog Magazine back in 2023. CBS Saskatchewan and CTV Regina were ranked 2nd and 3rd. A lot of these news stories are shared via memes…

The reason for the murder queen nickname is because Regina was once a long-time holder of the murder capital of Canada title for several years.

She doesn’t get upset at the nickname because she knows it’s true, and she figures if she calls him Stabmonton or Deadmonton, he has all the rights to call her Murder Queen in return.

Edmonton belongs to @battle-of-alberta / @acetechne (sorry! I just needed something a little silly, plus I needed to practice drawing facial hair, and I didn’t know who else to choose ;w;)

I just needed to draw something a little silly because I needed too…

[acetechne]

FOR THE WINN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

more playoff comics. if you aren't cheering for the jets by now even as your second favourite what is wrong with you.

Van Man - @orcanadian-blog

Em / Ottawa - @ultimate-quartz

Et / MTL - @randomoranges

Luce / Winnipeg - @rotivae

EDIT: forgot the score on the dramatic aragorn panel but it's fixed

[staryenight]

Edmonton and Calgary‼️

Ok so randomly found myself watching this video from 13 years ago and I couldn’t help but draw these guys.

here’s one without the screenshots.

[allbeendonebefore]

❤️✂️ both for Cal and Ed?

❤️ - What is one of your OC’s best memories?

I've joked that Ed's best memories are the 80 years before Cal existed but I'll answer more seriously.

[ OC Asks ]

I'd say that both of them have at least one fond memory of an early Christmas from their childhoods, even though they both grew up in periods and cultures (scottish) when Christmas celebrations were pretty subdued and solemn.

We have a record that describes a Fort Edmonton Christmas in 1846, this is from Paul Kane's Wanderings of an Artist, chapter XXII.

"No table-cloth shed its snowy whiteness over the board; no silver candelabra or gaudy china interfered with its simple magnificence. The bright tin plates and dishes reflected jolly faces, and burnished gold can give no truer zest to a feast." "At the head, before Mr. Hariett, was a large dish of boiled buffalo hump; at the foot smoked a boiled buffalo calf. Start not, gentle reader, the calf is very small, and is taken from the cow by the Caesarean operation long before it attains its full growth. This, boiled whole, is one of the most esteemed dishes amongst the epicures of the interior. My pleasing duty was to help a dish of mouffle, or dried moose nose; the gentleman on my left distributed, with graceful impartiality, the white fish, delicately browned in buffalo marrow. The worthy priest helped the buffalo tongue, while Mr. Rundell cut up the beavers' tails. Nor was the other gentleman left unemployed, as all his spare time was occupied in dissecting a roast wild goose. The centre of the table was graced with piles of potatoes, turnips, and bread conveniently placed, so that each could help himself without interrupting the labours of his companions. Such was our jolly Christmas dinner at Edmonton' and long will it remain in my memory, although no pies, or puddings, or blanc manges, shed their fragrance over the scene."

(of course, dinner was followed by some very colourful, loud and intense dancing!)

And likewise we have a NWMP memory from Cecil E. Denny of a Christmas at Fort Calgary in 1874, I don't know which of his memoirs this is from but it could be The Law Marches West. He recalls dinner including buffalo, roast turkey, potatoes, dried fruit, and "real plum pudding." Here's another description from Denny in The Riders of the Plains, chapter xiv:

"A jolly time was had, and some of those old time dances, held at Macleod and Calgary the first few years the police came in, went far ahead for fun and good hearty exercise, of any of the prim and select affairs held since the country has come to be settled."

✂️ - What is one of your OC’s worst memories?

So much to choose from! Since we are talking early history above, let's continue that. One of the things I've touched on is Ed during the 1915 flood. I think he's been through worse since, but that's probably something that stuck with him for a while.

I haven't touched on this before that I know of, but a more human-made problem would have had quite an effect on Calvin at a young age. At some point in the 1870s Fort Calgary was held hostage by the Sarcees, who were starving and demanded food and goods. After three days, the NWMP were able to diffuse the situation, but it must have been very tense for everyone. Here's Denny again from The Riders of the Plains, chapter XXIII:

"We had very hard work for them; for three days they refused to move and even threatened us in the fort. We had to nearly all keep on guard day and night, as it looked very much as if they would attack us, and they no doubt would have done so had we not shown a bold front. We, as they say in this country, “bluffed” them off, and on the third day they promised to go the following morning, and asked help to move their tents and goods, as their horses were all very poor. This I promised them in the shape of carts, and also told them that if they did not move on the following morning, I would pull down their tents and take them off. This was a pretty bold threat, but we had to see it through."

[rotivae]

They’re waiting for the bus together :)

[stfubree]

good job arcade -teresa tam

[randomoranges]

the joke is he used to play for the habs.

[nakamopapina]

Here it is @battle-of-alberta Beard! Ed with his # 1 support bro, for the game

I accidentally made his skin too dark, sorry!

[sams-scribbles]

Aaaaand the fall. Sad the Oilers weren’t able to clinch that win but coming back from a 3-0 to tie up for game 7 was amazing! There’s always next year

And don’t feel too bad for Ed he did get cheek kisses after he shaved

Ed and Cal belong to @allbeendonebefore

Étienne belongs to @randomoranges

[b-elle-p-elle]

🛒 Where to Buy Groceries in Edmonton to Save Money

One smart pick per category – perfect for families and budget-savvy shoppers!

#SmartShoppingYEG #EdmontonDeals #GroceryTips

Produce – H&W Produce

Fresh, low-cost fruits and vegetables.

💡 Shop early in the week for best selection.

Meat & Poultry – Superstore

Affordable family packs, plus 30% markdowns.

💡 Use the Flipp app to price match.

Seafood – Y & T Trading (9315 118 Ave NW)

Wholesale prices on frozen seafood.

💡 Buy in bulk and freeze extras.

Bakery – Italian Centre Shop

Tasty breads and pastries at reasonable prices.

💡 Visit late in the day for potential markdowns.

Pantry Staples – Walmart

Good deals on dry goods, sauces, oils, and snacks.

💡 Watch for rollback and clearance tags.

Household & Toiletries – Dollarama

Everyday items for less, including cleaners and hygiene products.

💡 Compare prices per unit to save more.

Bulk Items – Bulk Barn

Spices, baking goods, snacks sold by weight.

💡 Bring your own container for 10% off on select days.

Overall Weekly Shop – No Frills

Low prices across all departments, plus PC Optimum points.

💡 Stack flyer deals and earn rewards.

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💡 Extra Tips to Stretch Your Grocery Budget

✔ Use apps like Flipp, Checkout51, and Reebee

✔ Batch cook & freeze meals

✔ Shop mid-week or Sunday evening for markdowns

[battle-of-alberta]

don't mind me just using beard!ed as a test subject for weird styles again

this style i think requires a bit more subtlety than my tablet settings are currently allowing (my normal tablet is in another province alas) but it's not as terrible as I thought it might be

[acetechne]

last night's game was comparatively relaxing

additional context: a local kfc has rebranded with an image of Kyle F---ing Connor and there's bucket hats :)

Luce / Winn belongs to @rotivae

Brad / Dall belongs to @thisnameisquitequeer

Ed of course lives here but where did he get that shiny knight ottoman...

[allbeendonebefore]

🎯 for Ed n Cal?

🎯 -What do they do best?

i mean apart from annoying the hell out of each other?

I think Calvin is the best at the interpersonal stuff, making people feel comfortable and welcome. He's the guy introducing everyone to everyone at an event and making sure you don't get lost and that you've had your drink topped up and making everything fun and enjoyable.

Ed is good at that balance of things that are both an art and a science, like baking. He's got enough sense to be able to relax and wing things once he's perfected the technical aspects, but he's also pretty determined and unphased by the "boring" and repetitive work, which is what makes him pretty formidable when it comes to things like making laminated pastry.

[ OC Asks ]

[rotivae]

round 2 scribble compilation,

‘twas a good effort, sending all my love to Ed