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Hi everyone!!

My wife and I and hoping to move to Edmonton in the next few months.

I'm going for a job interview over here, that means working for a Canadian Company in Edmonton. It's a 2 year contract minimum.

I was hoping that the kind people of Alberta province, could give me some pointers, if they could

I appreciate that some Canadians may resent foreign nationals coming over and pinching your jobs. I can fully appreciate that, but I'm not coming over to drain your community money pot. I have always worked and never claimed benefit... Ever.

The UK is full of scroungers from other Countries, I don't want to be labeled the same.

Thank you in advance for any help you may give.

Dave & Gem

   

Hey Dave and Gem,

Welcome for the across the Northsea

   

welcome from newfoundland!

you'll meet LOTS of newfies in alberta.. lol

   

If you are moving to Edmonton in a few months....be prepared for a real winter...not those cool damp ones you have in Wales.

   

Don't worry, we won't see you as foreigners, just................DPs (Delayed Pioneers)

   

But it's a dry cold.......................

   

I'm in Ottawa, Ontario. The city other Canadians love to hate.

Cymru am byth!


Welcome to CKA!!!

   

Welcome!

Edmonton in around December time? Who are these cruel bastards that would do this to you?! No matter how cold they tell you it will be - it will be colder. You'll be amazed I was there a couple times in the summer also and always thought it was a nice place.

I didn't know we were supposed to hate Ottawa. I'll get right on that

   

Well well well... speaking of " this is the first and LAST time we will ever speak "




but gemanddave.... Welcome Home!

   

Welcome to Edmonton! First and foremost - have a place to live lined up BEFORE you get here. Beware of scams! There are shady people who will take your first months rent for an apartment, and do the same from 10 others. Housing is a bit of a problem right now.

Consider living in one of the Suburbs - St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Beaumont, Leduc, Devon, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain. All are only 1/2 hour to 40 minutes from downtown, and many have bus service to downtown. Being a foreigner, you won't be able to get a mortgage from a bank. Renting an apartment or house may be your only option, unless you can come up with $290k - $350k.

Don't worry about being labelled a 'scrounger'. We know most 'imports' work harder than many born locals - but Albertans know we all work like dogs. We have too many jobs, and not enough warm bodies to fill them, so we don't mind those that want to step up and give us a hand getting things done.

One think to remember about Albertans - we value honesty. Be straight with us, and you'll fit in nicely.

And mind what everyone says about the winter. It's not as bad here in Edmonton as further north, like Peace River or Fort McMurray - but it has it's days. Depending on your arrival date, you may want to get some warm outerwear first. November to January can see daily <b>highs</b> in the -20C range.

You may not have need of a car where you live. You will need one here. Perhaps two - one for the wife and younglings if you have them. The entire UK can fit into Alberta. Twice, with room left over. And mass transit sucks. If you want to see anything, or just run for groceries - you'll need a car.

Anything else you want to know - just ask.

   

Welcome to CKA, gemandave. Enjoy your stay.

I'm from Edmonton but recently moved about an hour away. More peaceful and not crowded.
True, the winters are fairly cold, we don't often get -30 anymore though.We do dress for the weather and there are a lot of outdoor activities. Every place is what you make of it,

By the way. I have family in Resolven.

   

fine by me......


oh by the way i found something that belongs to you....

   

The Edmonton/Calgary rivalry goes back to the 1800's with our LaCrosse teams. Edmonton started playing with the heads of the Calgary players, like the Mayans used to do and it didn't go over well.

It's since been extended to Hockey and Football (with the ovoid ball, not the round one) because Calgary likes to think they have teams that can compete with the Oilers/Eskimos. And the Oil Kings, and Edmonton Wild (LaCrosse). We even have Edmonton/Calgary rivalries in blood donation drives!

   

Hi Everyone,

Thank you for making us feel welcome here on the forum!

With regard to housing, the Company I'm hoping to work for is setting up digs for us, so that sounds like a real bonus!!

There is so many questions to ask...

One I would like answered, which is very important, is how much is the cost of living? The wage on offer is almost double what I'm on over here and it's not exactly cheap to live in the UK anymore.

Can anyone shed some light to give us an idea?

ie, how much is petrol, household heating, general food shopping etc?

I apologise if all I keep doing is asking questions every 2 minutes, but thanks again for all your help!

Gem and Dave

   

Gasoline is $101.00/litre

housing- $900.00 cheap--$1400.00-decent 2-3 bedroom/mon.

some apartments have most utilities included. Some require you to pay your own electric. Telephone is never included.

groceries-depends on how well you like to eat! $ 1000.00/mo for two people will also allow a couple of meals at a restaurant

I think you will find the following site very helpful: emporis.com type in edmonton,canada

   

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