RebeccaStretton

Hi

My name's Beckie. I have a wonderful husband and 2 children. A daughter called Connie, aged 5 and a son called Spencer, aged 2.

My husband has just taken a job In Edmonton. We will be flying out late August/ early September.

My family and I are very excited! my only concern is that I won't know anybody.

Is there anyone, mum's or not, that would be able to talk to me so I know a few people before I land?

Sorry, I know it's a bit of a random question.

Thanks.

Mrs A and Co

Hi Beckie,

We,me, hubby and 10 year old and 6 year old move to Calgary in Aug/Sept also. I have the same concerns.. feel free to PM me.

We are excited too..

Mrs A and co

Jericho79

There are groups on facebook called "British Expats in Edmonton" and the same for Calgary. I definitely recommend joining those, as everyone is pretty much in the same boat.

Good luck

RebeccaStretton

Thanks. Im glad to see I'm not the only one feeling this way! Are you all ready to go?
I feel slightly lost between all the jobs I have left to do!

RebeccaStretton

Thank you for pointing this out to me, I'd have never found out about it otherwise!

Jericho79

We've recently arrived in Calgary, and have a 7 & 8 year old.
August/September should give you enough time to get settled before the winter arrives
Good luck!

RebeccaStretton

When does the winter arrive?

I hope you've settled in well.

Jericho79

Realistically, it'll start snowing anytime from October onwards. You'll probably have snow on the ground from November/December through to May.

mandymoochops

I suggest you do a little more research if you are asking that

RebeccaStretton

Thanks for your opinion however I have done plenty of research but I have been in September when there has been heavy snow so was just suprised by the comment stating i'd arrive and settle before winter. Therefore I thought I'd double check.

HeartoftheSunrise

I was in the same boat around this time last year.

Sorry about the short reply: For a big city, I have found Edmonton to be no problem to settle into in general. It's easy-going and friendly for the most part. And it feels safe compared to other places I've lived in.

You'll have no trouble making friends quickly I'm sure - the snow and ice is a great conversation starter. And half the city wasn't born here either so it's fairly cosmopolitan. Good luck!

HeartoftheSunrise

Oh and feel free to pm for any info!

happyhammers

Good luck with the move, we are flying out there at the same time but will be be heading to Regina

SUNSHINEGIRL_X

hi we are looking to move to edmonton, I have made contact with a salon who are trying to get me an LMO so we can aim to get out there by end of year beginning of next. We have a nearly 3yr old daughter so I will also be looking for friends and mums.
Thanks for the facebook page I will check it out.

flashman

From my experience the best way is to join a group. Such as a theatre group where you can help out or some other volunteer activities.