Calgary or Kamloops?
Aug 22nd 2017, 8:16 am
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Calgary or Kamloops?
We moved to Kamloops 2 years ago from Medicine Hat and I can honestly say it was the best decision we made.We have two daughters and they have settled better than we could have imagined.Kamloops has so much more to offer us all as a family with more positives than negatives.I hear you about the costs of living in a big city, we lived in Calgary for 4 years.The thing I so appreciate about Kamloops is the friendly smaller town feel, you have everything you need and access to so many activities and places to see within easy reach.Happy for you to PM me with any additional questions.Good Luck
Perhaps you could answer me something?
Do you prefer Kamloops over Calgary? I currently live in Kamloops and I love the small town feeling and no traffic. But I'm considering moving to Calgary, Everything seems greener there and the Rockies are very close so you get the best from both worlds. Besides, there are more work opportunities over there. Will it be a good idea to migrate to Calgary?
Aug 22nd 2017, 9:57 am
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Re: : : : Looking at a Move to Kamloops. Advice Appreciated!! : : :
I'm planning on heading to Calgary, but I did look at Kamloops and Kelowna, I think I'd probably actually prefer both (I haven't actually been) but the employment opportunities are a worry and so I chose Calgary. I'm a mechanical engineer and there only seems to be a handful of employers in industry's I have no experience in.
If you can get work there, then go for it. It looks like a beautiful area to raise a family.
If you can get work there, then go for it. It looks like a beautiful area to raise a family.
Aug 22nd 2017, 5:52 pm
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Re: : : : Looking at a Move to Kamloops. Advice Appreciated!! : : :
Hi Sara & Andy,
Perhaps you could answer me something?
Do you prefer Kamloops over Calgary? I currently live in Kamloops and I love the small town feeling and no traffic. But I'm considering moving to Calgary, Everything seems greener there and the Rockies are very close so you get the best from both worlds. Besides, there are more work opportunities over there. Will it be a good idea to migrate to Calgary?
Perhaps you could answer me something?
Do you prefer Kamloops over Calgary? I currently live in Kamloops and I love the small town feeling and no traffic. But I'm considering moving to Calgary, Everything seems greener there and the Rockies are very close so you get the best from both worlds. Besides, there are more work opportunities over there. Will it be a good idea to migrate to Calgary?
Sarah & Andy haven't posted since 2016 so it's unlikely that you'll get a response (though you never know!).
It's better to start your own thread, rather than tacking on to a very old one as you will receive more replies.. I've moved your post to a new thread for you
Good luck with your move!
Aug 23rd 2017, 4:56 am
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Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Re: Calgary or Kamloops?
Kamloops is small and out of the way, Kelowna is bigger but quite isolated. Calgary is an actual major city of 1.25 million people.
Definitely more jobs although the economy here is still weak.
Definitely more jobs although the economy here is still weak.
Aug 23rd 2017, 5:30 am
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Re: Calgary or Kamloops?
Yes but sadly way too many Albertans manage to find their way there to their second homes to cause general mayhem and chaos and aggravation on the roads perhaps as it is such a great place to be- oh, and you do realise that there is a thriving airport there don't you Steve?
