Bragg Creek
Nov 8th 2005, 9:53 am
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Re: Bragg Creek
Originally Posted by Iginla
Was that the programme that was on about 3-4 years ago where she was a physio and he was a paramedic that got a job in oil and gas?
I'm guessing they moved to Calgary. She was sounding a bit P'd off with the mothers group saying that they were all happy making buns and staying at home whereas she wanted to get back to work. She was waiting on her Physio reg I believe.
None the less they were set up in a nice house. I remember her walking in, looking round and going "Oh, look there's and owl", from the window at this great horned owl outside.
I'm guessing they moved to Calgary. She was sounding a bit P'd off with the mothers group saying that they were all happy making buns and staying at home whereas she wanted to get back to work. She was waiting on her Physio reg I believe.
None the less they were set up in a nice house. I remember her walking in, looking round and going "Oh, look there's and owl", from the window at this great horned owl outside.
Saw the programme as well, and you are right, it was about 4yrs ago. They were setup with the house for a month or so, and they are to decide if they wanted to stay.
I remember the wife driving the kids to school, and the husband being setup with a job. I just hope most people don't think it's that easy when they decide to move.
Nov 8th 2005, 11:12 am
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Re: Bragg Creek
Originally Posted by Iginla
Was that the programme that was on about 3-4 years ago where she was a physio and he was a paramedic that got a job in oil and gas?
I'm guessing they moved to Calgary. She was sounding a bit P'd off with the mothers group saying that they were all happy making buns and staying at home whereas she wanted to get back to work. She was waiting on her Physio reg I believe.
None the less they were set up in a nice house. I remember her walking in, looking round and going "Oh, look there's and owl", from the window at this great horned owl outside.
I'm guessing they moved to Calgary. She was sounding a bit P'd off with the mothers group saying that they were all happy making buns and staying at home whereas she wanted to get back to work. She was waiting on her Physio reg I believe.
None the less they were set up in a nice house. I remember her walking in, looking round and going "Oh, look there's and owl", from the window at this great horned owl outside.
If you like rural - then it is a wonderful area. Thing to bear in mind with Redwood Meadows is that when you buy a house there you don't own the land (leasehold) as it is Indian Reservation land. Something to consider maybe.
Nov 8th 2005, 12:17 pm
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Re: Bragg Creek
Originally Posted by Judy in Calgary
I gather from some of your other posts that you're a heavy vehicle mechanic. I imagine you'll work in the southeast industrial area, or perhaps in the northeast industrial area. Either way, Bragg Creek, which is to the southwest of Calgary, will be in an inconvenient direction for your daily commute to work.
Your signature says that your hobby is flying. If you want to pursue flying as a recreational activity, you may want to be within relatively easy distance of Springbank Airport, which is to the west of Calgary. Cochrane might be a good choice of location from that point of view. However, since Cochrane is to the northwest of Calgary, it too would be an inconvenient home base for your daily commute to work (assuming you will in fact be working in the southeast).
If you do work in the southeast, an outlying town that may appeal to you is Chestermere, which is to the east of Calgary.
Your signature says that your hobby is flying. If you want to pursue flying as a recreational activity, you may want to be within relatively easy distance of Springbank Airport, which is to the west of Calgary. Cochrane might be a good choice of location from that point of view. However, since Cochrane is to the northwest of Calgary, it too would be an inconvenient home base for your daily commute to work (assuming you will in fact be working in the southeast).
If you do work in the southeast, an outlying town that may appeal to you is Chestermere, which is to the east of Calgary.
I work at London Luton Airport at the moment so I though I'd try and get a job at Springbank Airport, if Maxim doesn't work out. This may fit in with any flying I might do.
Chestermere, we had a look there but it's to flat.
But as they say "The best laid plans of mice and men"
Nov 8th 2005, 12:25 pm
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Re: Bragg Creek
Originally Posted by Iginla
Where's all the sour gas controversy at?
Is it around there or more south around Okotoks direction?
I like Bragg Creek and the surrounding area. Bill and Allen pond is great for skating in the winter.
Personally though, too small for me. I get the feeling that everyone would know everyone elses business. Just my personal opinion.
Is it around there or more south around Okotoks direction?
I like Bragg Creek and the surrounding area. Bill and Allen pond is great for skating in the winter.
Personally though, too small for me. I get the feeling that everyone would know everyone elses business. Just my personal opinion.
I like small, done big now want to do small.
Whats wrong with knowing other peoples business, So where did you go last night.
Nov 8th 2005, 12:38 pm
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Re: Bragg Creek
Originally Posted by john fisher
I work at London Luton Airport ...
No, they don't really call it that do they?
I always though London Gatwick was pushing it.
How disappointing for anyone landing looking out the windows for Big Ben etc and seeing Luton. Perhaps it's to deter immigrants
Nov 8th 2005, 2:14 pm
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Re: Bragg Creek
Originally Posted by wickham
No they are still living in the area and very happy I understand. I have a friend who lives in Redwood Meadows (which is where they now live too).
If you like rural - then it is a wonderful area. Thing to bear in mind with Redwood Meadows is that when you buy a house there you don't own the land (leasehold) as it is Indian Reservation land. Something to consider maybe.
If you like rural - then it is a wonderful area. Thing to bear in mind with Redwood Meadows is that when you buy a house there you don't own the land (leasehold) as it is Indian Reservation land. Something to consider maybe.
Or you could beleive this version:
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...get+a+new+life
Nov 8th 2005, 2:26 pm
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Re: Bragg Creek
Originally Posted by john fisher
Is it really that dangerous to be near sour gas.
- The first is common to any well, regardless of whether or not it is sour. If there is a blowout and it ignites then is going to be a pretty large bang. However, it is unlikely that the wells would be drilled close enough to inhabited areas for this to be a major problem since the blast radius of the fireball would not be that great.
- The bigger problem is the sour part. This generally refers to a high hydrogen sulphide content. Hydrogen sulphide is more dangerous than Hydrogen cyanide. If you can smell it then you are OK since the levels are below the danger levels. At higher (and fatal) concentrations it deadens the sense of smell so you can't detect it. So, a well blowout that did not ignite would be very very dangerous.
You will see that the well developers will produce maps with the hazardous area marked on them. I really would take these with a very large pinch of salt. The simplfied mathematical models used to predict these are very primitive and can be "tweaked" to fit the needs of the developer.
You wouldn't get me living near these. Full stop.
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Nov 8th 2005, 2:56 pm
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Re: Bragg Creek
Originally Posted by Posidrive
You wouldn't get me living near these [sour gas wells].
Nov 8th 2005, 3:13 pm
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Re: Bragg Creek
Originally Posted by Cowtown
How "near" is too near for you?
It also depends upon the capacity of the well and the prevailing wind conditions, but I certainly wouldn't be happy within 5km.
The Calgary Herald showed the evacuation areas for the wells to the South East and I was less than impressed that you would be allowed to drill sour gas wells anywhere where you would possible need to evacuate from residential housing.
Nov 8th 2005, 4:59 pm
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Re: Bragg Creek
Originally Posted by CalgaryBlade
No, they don't really call it that do they?
I always though London Gatwick was pushing it.
How disappointing for anyone landing looking out the windows for Big Ben etc and seeing Luton. Perhaps it's to deter immigrants
I always though London Gatwick was pushing it.
How disappointing for anyone landing looking out the windows for Big Ben etc and seeing Luton. Perhaps it's to deter immigrants
But you still keep thinking of the Martini advert "Nah Luton Airport" and no matter what you call it it's still in Luton.
Nov 8th 2005, 5:02 pm
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Re: Bragg Creek
Originally Posted by Posidrive
Depends on the topography. Hydrogen Sulphide is heavier than air, so if the well is in a valley and you live up the hill then it is less of a problem.
It also depends upon the capacity of the well and the prevailing wind conditions, but I certainly wouldn't be happy within 5km.
The Calgary Herald showed the evacuation areas for the wells to the South East and I was less than impressed that you would be allowed to drill sour gas wells anywhere where you would possible need to evacuate from residential housing.
It also depends upon the capacity of the well and the prevailing wind conditions, but I certainly wouldn't be happy within 5km.
The Calgary Herald showed the evacuation areas for the wells to the South East and I was less than impressed that you would be allowed to drill sour gas wells anywhere where you would possible need to evacuate from residential housing.
Nov 8th 2005, 5:58 pm
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Re: Bragg Creek
Originally Posted by john fisher
Well at least you get to die in a nice place.
Nov 8th 2005, 9:01 pm
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Re: Bragg Creek
Originally Posted by Posidrive
Depends on the topography. Hydrogen Sulphide is heavier than air, so if the well is in a valley and you live up the hill then it is less of a problem.
It also depends upon the capacity of the well and the prevailing wind conditions, but I certainly wouldn't be happy within 5km.
The Calgary Herald showed the evacuation areas for the wells to the South East and I was less than impressed that you would be allowed to drill sour gas wells anywhere where you would possible need to evacuate from residential housing.
It also depends upon the capacity of the well and the prevailing wind conditions, but I certainly wouldn't be happy within 5km.
The Calgary Herald showed the evacuation areas for the wells to the South East and I was less than impressed that you would be allowed to drill sour gas wells anywhere where you would possible need to evacuate from residential housing.
Did you contact your MLA?
Nov 8th 2005, 9:04 pm
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Re: Bragg Creek
Originally Posted by Cowtown
Did you contact your MLA?
Nov 8th 2005, 9:13 pm
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Re: Bragg Creek
Originally Posted by Posidrive
What is an MLA?