Hi,
Edmonton has about 800,000 or so. (give or take a few). It has prety much the same stores as I'm used to at home (Oregon). I go to Safeway, Costco, Home Depot, etc.
Because it's just me I kind of shop for food a few times a week. Just to catch up on a few things. Admittedly I dont' really have to plan ahead. It's more expensive though. Bananas are up to .79 a pound. When fruits or veggies are about a $1.00 a lb I'm thrilled! Everything is heavily taxed. I'm in awe here in Oregon by how inexpensive things are. I've been in Edmonton for 12 years so I'm getting used to the high price of things.
Liz