Moving to Sakatoon in the New Year!
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Hi
Sorry for such a late reply, things were just crazy over the last few months! We are all finally here, we found a property in Evergreen which let us keep our dogs with us but I have to say they were about the only ones! Just now trying to settle in and adjust to Canadian life, any tips?
Sorry for such a late reply, things were just crazy over the last few months! We are all finally here, we found a property in Evergreen which let us keep our dogs with us but I have to say they were about the only ones! Just now trying to settle in and adjust to Canadian life, any tips?
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Also sounds something trivial but can anyone recommend some hairdressers, my boys are desperate for a haircut! 😁
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So, can you breathe today? Never seen smoke like this before, could barely see across the river this morning.
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There are Facebook groups for most communities in the city. I just did a quick search using " evergreen Saskatoon" and there's two right away. People use these a lot now to buy and sell stuff, ask questions etc. I'd start there!
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Thanks I will check out those groups and the hairdressers! Regarding the smoke, it's crazy I have never experienced anything like it, the sky was a freaky colour! It didn't really bother me but my 6 year old twins are asthmatic and are not having the best of days, so they are just chilling xx
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When I saw the clouds this morning, I thought, 'ooh, maybe we're getting some rain at last'. Then I stuck my head out the door and it smelled like the city was on fire, and I realized it was from the forest fires.
My girlfriend took a face mask to work today to try to filter out the smoke that gets through the A/C there. I'm guessing Canadian Tire will be selling a lot of them!
At least we're supposed to get 5-10mm of rain tonight and tomorrow, that should clear much of it out of the air if that happens.
My girlfriend took a face mask to work today to try to filter out the smoke that gets through the A/C there. I'm guessing Canadian Tire will be selling a lot of them!
At least we're supposed to get 5-10mm of rain tonight and tomorrow, that should clear much of it out of the air if that happens.
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Is that what people do, wear masks? Does this happen a lot? X
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Littlefarm, do you still do dog boarding and can you recommend a good vets please. Just incase! Xx
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Smoke from forest fires is common in the summer, but is usually just a faint smoky smell in the air. Smoke like this hasn't happened since I moved here in 2007. Probably just because there's been so little rain this year to put out fires and clean the air.
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So you've been here a while, everyone we have spoke to has said that we won't stay here and will eventually move on? Even the man at immigration! From what I've seen, although I've not done a winter I like it!
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Can't imagine I'll be here forever, but probably a few years yet unless we win the lottery.
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You might be best picking a vet that's closest to you, in case of emergencies or pick one that's open on Saturdays as that's invaluable (I've learned that all emergencies happen at the weekend lol ) I have a few I like, it's all personal choice - I go to Orchard Vets ( they also offer doggie Chiro which is fantastic) Erindale, or Frontier Vets. I would not recommend the Univeristy Small Animal Clinic as they tend to overhcharge. Also fun for dogs is a place called "Waterpaws" it's an indoor dog swimming pool! We are going this Sunday expensive but my guys love it
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Thanks for the list of vets, it's always good to know, both dogs are in good health at the moment but are getting older and you never know! Glad you like it here, it's nice to hear positive things about the place for a change. Xx
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We've used them, and it's a mix: some things are cheaper than commercial vets, some more expensive. They also have emergency cover when other vets may not be open, or too busy to see you... but the emergency cover fees aren't cheap!