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Hi all, my hubby has been offered a job in Saskatoon so was wondering if there is anyone on here who lives there and if you can give me any + and - about living there? thanks

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oh well, do i take it as "no news is good news" .

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Whilst not living in Saskatoon I'm in the throws of moving to Prince Albert about 1 hour north of Saskatoon.
I will be doing a rec trip next week to see the area and my new employer.
One reason for me to go to this area is the cost of property, it,s a hell of a lot cheaper than BC or Alberta.
Not going to be a truck driver is your hubby that seems a popular reason for going to SK, I,m a truck mechanic.
There are lots of web site that cover Saskatoon/Prince Albert if you need to PM please do so.
One thing that ever one says it bloody cold in winter. So that might be a wake up cool for us.
Go to this link http://www.muchmormagazine.com/page4/downloads.html
and open Issue 11 there is a big section on the whole Province.
Hope something there helps
Andy

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Hi Carrieann

Don't know anything about Saskatoon as we are going to Calgary (fingers crossed). However, I just searched the forum and there is plenty about Saskatoon.

Good luck

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Thanks both of you, My hubby is an HGV mechanic too.

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Does the name Maxim or ESI mean any thing to you
That,s spook-ie
I am assuming hubby is going to SK as a mechanic.

Andy

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Hi, no those names dont mean any thing to me, and yes he's going to SK as a mechanic

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the search http://britishexpats.com/forum/searc...earchid=747123

Should list other references from there you'll pick up on who knows about the place like Liz, maybe she is not around at the mo.

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Thanks all

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I like Saskatoon. I don't go there much though. To me its pretty. It has the river valley. The university buildings are nice too - built of some kind of stone - don't know what it's called.

They were talking on the radio this afternoon about Saskatchewan people - in particular they were talking about the Saskatchewan Roughriders and how loyal the fans are and why Saskatchewan has such loyal fans etc. etc. and it was decided that people in Saskatchewan are used to handling adversity and so it makes them tough. They are used to people making rude remarks about the weather and the flatness and all that kind of thing - and that makes the people tough!!!

Of course Saskatchewan people have moved to Alberta for work and so when there is a game in Calgary, such as there was yesterday, it's like a home game because the stands are full of ex-Saskatchewan residents!

The headline in our paper today was "Revenge of the Gopher" - the Stampeders banned the Saskatchewan mascot - Gainer the Gopher from the semi-final - we ended up beating them! I didn't get to see the game but from what I heard there were lots of miniature gophers in the crowd. And lots of green and white!!!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...98/gainer1.jpg



Mind you, we are having a problem now because we are short of just about as many workers as they are in Alberta.

My advice is always come and see how you like it. Once you are in Canada if you don't like Saskatoon after you have given it a fair try - then move somewhere else. It's a cheap place to live; a good place to buy a house inexpensively and you at least get your foot in the door. If you have loads of money go to Vancouver, if you want to live in a tent - go to Calgary - I don't think they have any houses for sale there at any price!

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Un-bloody-believable (but true!).

Hearty congratulations to the Roughriders on a great win. :)

Sorry for the thread drift, carrieann. Back to your regularly scheduled programming.

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Hi there,
New member here. I moved to Saskatoon 3 years ago from Blighty, with my wife ( shes from Sask.). I have enjoyed most of my time here and wouldnt dream of going back. Saskatoon isn't for everyone though, the winters are harsh, (- 10 at the moment). and thats not even very cold!!!!

I would be happy to give you more information .just ask

C :)

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Thanks for that Charlie2, I will take you up on taht when i can think of more things to ask. Thanks

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Saskatoon seems a decent enough city, though a bit slow compared to the big ones, if you like that kind of thing.

As for cold, I prefer Saskatchewan/Alberta winters to British winters, myself. They may hit -40 degress, but the country is designed to cope with it, the infrastructure doesn't fall apart the instant a few snow-flakes fall.

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Saskatoon is fab, just been here since 1st September and moved into our new home !st October, love it to bits, hubby is hgv driver and likes it, he is driving back and forth to U.S. and kids (2 girls 14 and 12) settled in nps, we also brought over our 2 labradors and they love the snow and the walks down by the river. Just give me a pm if u want any other info .
Jackie

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Thanks for that Jackie im sure i will have loads of questions so i will take you up on that when the time comes. carrie-ann

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Saskatoon is one of the places we're intending on visiting next year.
One question though, why are there so many HGV drivers there? Is there a large depot or something?

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I think it's more to do with the fact that living in Saskatoon gives people the urge to become long-distance truck drivers.

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:D

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:D not at all

Siemens group is a large group and have many hgv companies within its umberella, so alot of jobs and Saskatoon is very cheap to buy a home and live very comfortably.

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Hi Carrieann
I just read from a leisure magazine that Moose Jaw and Watrous
have good natural mineral spas .So you and hubby know where
to go for R and R . Housing is still afffordable, could be the next
booming province according to the business news.
Good luck, Yoong

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Thanks for that Yoong, sounds good. will have to give them a go.

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Another wee thing does anyone have any winter photos of Saskatoon ive heard it can get pretty bad, but would like to see how bad. :scared:

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I only have photos of Regina. It depends on the winter. Last winter we did not have much snow. The winter before, we had lots. That overhanging snow fell off pretty quickly.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...December16.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...s/DSCN2981.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...s/DSCN2991.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...otos/22Dec.jpg

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Wow< thanks Lizwil98, how far is regina from Saskatoon? i just love the snow.

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Who's the lucky so and so who lives in the house at the end of the rainbow???? :D

Hey I have to come to Regina in May for the regional Sweet Adelines contest. :)