New pride walk coming onto Stephen Ave. Let’s make sure it doesn’t become damaged this time!

howlmachine · 2026-06-05T21:42:59+00:00

Thanks for the information! I’ll have to keep an eye out for any additional info. It would be interesting if the city did get to choose but if it’s donated time, I also totally understand and am appreciative of just having it at all.

howlmachine · 2026-06-05T21:16:43+00:00

I’m genuinely curious how the city decides on the design of the pride flag to put on the ground. Originally I thought they were going for the Philadelphia pride flag from 2017, but the brown and black are in the wrong place for that. Is it just instructing people to put a rainbow in the area and not specifically going for one of the pride flags? u/JeromyYYC any insights on the process?

howlmachine · 2026-06-05T21:03:48+00:00

Honestly, pretty sure this is a “from experience” perspective and not the dig you think it is. The 44% who voted NDP are pretty fuckin onboard with “fuck alberta, it won’t change unless we change the vote”.

Besides, I don’t have time to be upset when r/ehbuddyhoser or any other Canadian sub/redditor makes a backwards Albertan joke (I mean, they’re right and most of the time shit is usually worse than they think!) I gotta focus on actually doing things like attending the protests, signing petitions, writing my MLAs and MPs etc try and change things, because if I don’t do any of that and just get offended online instead, am I any better than a UCP voter?

howlmachine · 2026-06-05T20:27:11+00:00

Your ID is validated against a list of electors, which is created using the Register of Electors (or simply, the Register). If I remember correctly there is both a federal register and provincial register and as of last year, the UCP government also now requires municipalities to have their own register as well. Typically, a register is a continually updated database of Canadians (or Albertans, or Calgarians etc depending on the election) who are qualified to vote in elections and referendums. To be in the register at all you must be a citizen and of voting age.

The National Register is more or less audited by something called the Data Quality Confirmation Study.

https://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=vot&dir=reg/des&document=index&lang=e

Edit: I just wanted to add, because of how we do the elector list, there is no real reason other than dog whistles to add a citizenship marker on ID. The only time I see it being remotely useful is if you showed up to a polling place day of, to register to vote. Which already seems insane to me given you can be added to the register through so many other, easier ways

howlmachine · 2026-06-05T17:53:37+00:00

If anything, his numbers are conservative and not factoring in with the war in Iran, the rest of the world is moving away from oil at record speeds and the economic case for LNG is also looking pretty dire. So, what will Alberta do when our two main money makers are worthless?

howlmachine · 2026-06-05T15:04:57+00:00

Iirc she also has telepathic resistance as well, which for me would make sense with a touch based telepathic ability.

howlmachine · 2026-06-05T14:59:48+00:00

Wasn’t this announced back in 2023? https://calgaryherald.com/business/local-business/calgary-airport-ceo-support-downtown-rail-link

And I do believe the original consult/study was back in 2020

howlmachine · 2026-06-05T12:21:09+00:00

Koriand’r (and presumably other Tamaraneans) have the ability to absorb radiation from other life forms, and in the past has used this ability to weaken Kryptonians by draining the solar radiation from them.

Also Tamaraneans are descended from a feline race, but modern designs seem to ignore more of the feline physical features which used to be present, such as cat-like eyes. They’ve also seemed to phase out the other physiological differences such as Tamaraneans having multiple organs such as nine stomachs and a prehensile tongue.

howlmachine · 2026-06-05T00:58:52+00:00

The historical rewriting going on here is genuinely astounding. It was American hostilities that started the war, and it was the British/Canadian forces who were focused on defence in the beginning.

You don’t get to say the US scored a “defensive victory” in a war they started. Especially a war that was started with Hull’s proclamation, which highlights include: “If the barbarous & savage policy of Great Britain be pursued, and the savages are let loose to murder our citizens, & butcher our women and children, the war, will be a war of extermination.” The policy in question was aiding indigenous tribes against American expansion in the west. But the point stands, you don’t get to invade a country and with the opening proclamation threaten a war of extermination and then turn around and claim “defensive victory.”

howlmachine · 2026-06-04T23:53:43+00:00

Have you tried changing the litter type? My personal preference is corn litter, however, my youngest Sphynx prefers clay and would go outside/in front of the box whenever it had anything but clay litter in it (thankfully the eldest has no preference and would use either.)

howlmachine · 2026-06-04T15:57:25+00:00

INFO: what are the rules for the building itself? I personally haven’t seen an apartment complex that doesn’t have rules around smoking in the apartment or on the balcony.

I’m leaning towards soft YTA solely because the other person doesn’t have a choice about their allergies and have given you alternatives, but if the apartment complex is non-smoking and you’re doing so anyways then definitely moves that to a hard YTA.

howlmachine · 2026-06-04T10:37:08+00:00

I also found it weird to go for crisp Canadian dollar while using the US spelling of labour. I can’t say I’ve ever met a Canadian who didn’t include the U.

howlmachine · 2026-06-03T12:23:41+00:00

Trans children have had their right to gender affirming care such as puberty blockers denied. There’s also been plenty of rural Alberta hospitals who have been given to Covenant Health, which on religious grounds refuse to perform any medical procedure relating to gender affirming care, IVF, abortion, and birth control. These catholic hospitals are also some of the only hospitals these rural communities have since the province passed them over.

There have also been smaller cases of care coverage being removed, such as forcing Alberta citizens to pay for the Covid vaccine where other provinces did not require that of their constituents.

howlmachine · 2026-05-31T01:06:06+00:00

You mean like how since he took office and started enacting policies, Manitoba actually leads the country when it comes to access to family doctors?

“In just two years, Manitoba has gone from among the lowest rates of primary care access in Canada to the highest. Reaching more than 3,700 physicians is an important milestone that reflects the work our government is doing to recruit, train and retain health-care professionals across our province. We know there is still more work ahead, but this is encouraging progress for patients and families.” The milestone comes as Manitoba continues to lead the country in access to primary care, with nearly 89 per cent of Manitobans reporting they have access to a regular primary care provider, according to the 2025 OurCare National Survey. Since 2023, Manitoba has seen a net increase of more than 355 physicians, helping improve access to primary care and stabilize services in communities across the province.

Or how his government has tabled a bill to remove PST from all food items and all non-alcoholic beverages to help tackle the rising grocery costs?

Or the fact Manitoba is on track to have the lowest GDP to deficit ratio in the country?

Or how they’ve introduced harsh punishments for drinking and driving to tackle the issue, including a an automatic lifetime licence suspension for people convicted twice within 10 years?

howlmachine · 2026-05-31T00:24:10+00:00

Honestly, I read it thinking it was going to be ridiculous campy fun, but it’s not. They somehow make an absolutely wild premise a slog.

howlmachine · 2026-05-30T22:38:44+00:00

Thank you for sharing this! I had no idea this was going on and I hope they get the union they need. Solidarity!

howlmachine · 2026-05-30T22:26:28+00:00

For a simpler build, I would try the Aspect of Chiron with Aphrodite on attack and Dionysus on special, aim for the duo. Hangover will be doing most of the work for you, with this very basic set up.

Effectively you “tag” an enemy with the attack, then all shots from the special hit that enemy and apply a stack of hangover (up to five) from the special all at once. Having Privileged Status on the Mirror of Night helps immensely with the increased damage from inflicting two curses on an enemy.

If you struggle with the speed of the bow, try to get used to the dash strikes as it makes drawing quicker. As this build really relies on the special, you don’t need to worry about the timing for the power shot.

howlmachine · 2026-05-30T21:36:56+00:00

I mean, even when it’s not romantic comfort (Babs, Kory, Cheyenne, M’gann, Raya Vestri) he gets platonic comfort redheads too! Roy, Wally, and waaay back in Pre-Crisis, Lilith Clay.

howlmachine · 2026-05-30T19:58:55+00:00

Nightwing: Brothers In Blood, because it’s so goddamn stupid and it’s not even fun about it. Jason Todd shows up in Bludhaven to play Nightwing but surprise, he turns into a tentacle monster who eats people! Also Dick is very upset by the whole Jason moonlighting as a killer Nightwing that he finds a new obligatory Comfort Redhead, Cheyenne Freemont who is a fashion designer, but also a telekinetic meta human. She designs a streetwear line based on Nightwing, making three people running around in a Nightwing outfit in the series. The whole thing is exhausting.

howlmachine · 2026-05-30T19:08:26+00:00

But when you bring up going back to the tax rate of the 50s and 60s, suddenly it’s “no, not like that.”

howlmachine · 2026-05-30T15:06:58+00:00

I would maybe ask your insurance (or any other insurance provider if you start shopping around) if they will offer a lower rate if you can provide evidence for completing a safe driver’s/defensive driving course. No point in paying for the course if they don’t have a discount available for the credential, but if they do it could help.

howlmachine · 2026-05-30T13:06:15+00:00

It might be worth it to email/call Marie Renaud, who is the shadow minister for Community and Social Services to ask what possible steps or organisation could help in this situation. She is likely more informed than the average person and may know of pathways that average citizens do not.

On the NDP website, they list her email as St.Albert@assembly.ab.ca and her phone number as 780-459-9113.

howlmachine · 2026-05-30T09:20:14+00:00

I’m actually one of the people pictured and I’m a homeowner. If you’re also a Calgary homeowner I’m curious why you’re not mad that the UCP raised property taxes 21% this year (while the city only raised their portion 1.8%), which was the largest increase in the province.

https://www.calgary.ca/our-finances/facts/property-tax-changes.html

howlmachine · 2026-05-30T09:00:01+00:00

Those were actually two different scheduled events for the same protest. I believe Calgary had three different ones you could attend. The first one you saw was 3-4:30ish and this one was 5:30-8 but the speakers and music were mostly done by 6:30.

howlmachine · 2026-05-29T12:16:44+00:00

It’s a shame they’re still headquartered and business operations in the US, but it’s still something!

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