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Erm.......re-read the post again Jim - he's training to be a plumber! ;)

Re: 2 questions about alberta plz???
 

Hi Jamie & Kelly,

I am in the process of emigrating to Calgary. We did as much research as possible and I found out that it is not possible to go over on plumbing qualifications without have at least 9000hrs experience. If your hub has this then he can go over on the skilled worker and will need to pass the red seal exam after being in the country for about 6 months (I Think).

The way we are doing it (after many disappointments) my wife has secured a job and they have received their positive LMO and we are now waiting to get our WP. So I am basically going over on my wifes job. I then receive a open WP and have secured a job as a plumbers apprentice with a large Plumbing company in Calgary.

it is quite confusing working as a apprentice, because when you are at SAIT collage doing your 8 week course, the company actually lay you off and you don't get paid:eek:, but that's when you take out EI (employment insurance) so you are covered.

I hope this helps some, good luck,
regards,
Carl:thumbsup:

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hi carl thanks for that, even tho its fairly confusing? canada just seems so hard to get into? we are seeing a migration agent next week as we are still unsure whether to try oz or canada and we need to see what our options are. sometimes i just feel its such a struggle is really all worth it? best of luck with your move:)

Re: 2 questions about alberta plz???
 

The weather in Edmonton is either hot or cold (we live a short distance north of Edmonton, . Last winter was our first winter and was extremely cold for even some of the born and bred canadian's. It went down to -40 twice once in January and once in April - yes April it snowed till the end of April The -40 only lasted for about a week at the most the wind chill brings the temperatures down more and that's where the danger is. When it's cold it is truly cold but if you have the right clothes on you will be ok. They have clothes over here which tell you what temperatures you are ok wearing them at. I have bought my kid -40 snowboots this year she had -30 last just in case we get those temperatures again. Don't let it put you off it is bearable maily a pain with the snow rather than the cold. I still walk my dog at -20 but they again I like my seasons and you certainly get them in Edmonton. Rae's missius clare.

Re: 2 questions about alberta plz???
 

Hahahahaha. Not true. Here's Glenmore Reservoir in February:

http://www.aboututila.com/AccomInfo/...y_House-02.jpg

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Hi
From Edmonton - here 27 years - the winters are way milder than they used to be. Never have not been able to get to work. (darn!)
As previously mentioned - it is cold and DRY - with bright blue sunny skies - would much prefer that to dull. grey and damp weather -that is depressing.
Summers are hot - just nagged my husband into getting Air Conditioning - fantastic and used a lot this year. You get 4 seasons here. Hope this helps

Re: 2 questions about alberta plz???
 

[QUOTE=rwin;6901670]Hahahahaha. Not true. Here's Glenmore Reservoir in February:

What a lovely shot!!!:)