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Old Jul 4th 2012, 2:19 pm
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That rent for a 2 bed apartment seems a bit high to me. We are in a lovely big 3 bed detached in the NW and it's under $2000. There are lots around the $1800 which are gorgeous.

It's always going to be higher rent if you live downtown tho.

Calgary is a great place to live. I am sure you will love it here.
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Hi. This is a useful thread for us as we have recently been given PR and need to land before 1st May 2013. We get married in Oct so will land between Nov and May.

We have found CRIEC (Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council) helpful to talk to and for advice. $2000pcm does seem expensive - we ideally want an apartment out of town 2 bed or 1 bed to rent for the first year and to pay $1-1.5k.

It does seem Canadian employers won't really consider your applications until you have landed and are physically resident in Canada. I neeto get a lucrative contract here in Uk for up to 6mths to save a warchest of cash to come out with to support us whilst seeking work.

Any advice from those in Calgary about getting a provincial driving licence and opening a decent bank accoutn that hopefully doesn't charge fees?
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Old Jul 4th 2012, 2:48 pm
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Originally Posted by Almost Canadian
One would think that, if you have been living here for as long as you have, you would be much better informed.

Have you any evidence to support the crap you have stated that "most people live in the SW and NW? Are you talking about 50.00000001
% or 80%? Are you seriously suggesting that 2 quadrants of the city have a minimal population? Can you not think of one community in the NE that is liveable?
If you like to live NE , go ahead. Cheaper housing (way cheaper), but not the place for me.
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Originally Posted by 99problems
Hi. This is a useful thread for us as we have recently been given PR and need to land before 1st May 2013. We get married in Oct so will land between Nov and May.

We have found CRIEC (Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council) helpful to talk to and for advice. $2000pcm does seem expensive - we ideally want an apartment out of town 2 bed or 1 bed to rent for the first year and to pay $1-1.5k.

It does seem Canadian employers won't really consider your applications until you have landed and are physically resident in Canada. I neeto get a lucrative contract here in Uk for up to 6mths to save a warchest of cash to come out with to support us whilst seeking work.

Any advice from those in Calgary about getting a provincial driving licence and opening a decent bank accoutn that hopefully doesn't charge fees?
TD doesnt charge you as long as you keep the minimum balance in your account.

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Originally Posted by 99problems
Hi. This is a useful thread for us as we have recently been given PR and need to land before 1st May 2013. We get married in Oct so will land between Nov and May.

We have found CRIEC (Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council) helpful to talk to and for advice. $2000pcm does seem expensive - we ideally want an apartment out of town 2 bed or 1 bed to rent for the first year and to pay $1-1.5k.

It does seem Canadian employers won't really consider your applications until you have landed and are physically resident in Canada. I neeto get a lucrative contract here in Uk for up to 6mths to save a warchest of cash to come out with to support us whilst seeking work.

Any advice from those in Calgary about getting a provincial driving licence and opening a decent bank accoutn that hopefully doesn't charge fees?
Hi - changing over your driving licence is easy - just go to one of the registry places and they do it all for you - get your photo done and pass the eye test and then you get a paper one until your plastic one comes through. You need to take your passports and work permits (if you have a work permit) and your British licence with you.
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Default Re: Three weeks to Calgary

Originally Posted by 99problems
Hi. This is a useful thread for us as we have recently been given PR and need to land before 1st May 2013. We get married in Oct so will land between Nov and May.

We have found CRIEC (Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council) helpful to talk to and for advice. $2000pcm does seem expensive - we ideally want an apartment out of town 2 bed or 1 bed to rent for the first year and to pay $1-1.5k.

It does seem Canadian employers won't really consider your applications until you have landed and are physically resident in Canada. I neeto get a lucrative contract here in Uk for up to 6mths to save a warchest of cash to come out with to support us whilst seeking work.

Any advice from those in Calgary about getting a provincial driving licence and opening a decent bank accoutn that hopefully doesn't charge fees?
I not heard of CRIEC until this thread, I guess I learn something new every day. (This thread is very useful).

As posted above. TD won't charge unless you keep a minimum balance. I think it was $1k.
As for getting a provincial driving licence. If you have a UK driving licence you can swap it over for a Alberta/Canadian one at a registry office.
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Originally Posted by Des and Chris
Thank you for the positive message. We are initially staying with a friend on the gleneagles estate just outside Cochrane so fairly close to you I guess! Hoping to be out of her hair and in our own pad by mid August at the latest though!
Well, if you're staying at Gleneagles, that's just up the hill from us so might see you around!!
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This might be useful for you guys too:

http://forum.kijiji.ca/post-7600102.html
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Originally Posted by Geordie Lass
That rent for a 2 bed apartment seems a bit high to me. We are in a lovely big 3 bed detached in the NW and it's under $2000. There are lots around the $1800 which are gorgeous.

It's always going to be higher rent if you live downtown tho.

Calgary is a great place to live. I am sure you will love it here.
We are looking for furnished accommodation, so maybe that's what puts the price up. Maybe?
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I'd recommend living centrally! Kensington area amazing and best for someone used to the UK lifestyle.
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Old Jul 5th 2012, 1:03 pm
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Originally Posted by Des and Chris
We are looking for furnished accommodation, so maybe that's what puts the price up. Maybe?
Correct usually add $500 for furnished accommodation (houses)
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Des and Chris,

Good luck with everything. Let us know how you get on with job hunting especially in teaching.

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Old Jul 5th 2012, 6:56 pm
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Originally Posted by OPPOP
This might be useful for you guys too:

http://forum.kijiji.ca/post-7600102.html
Thank you!
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Originally Posted by Des and Chris
We are getting really excited, nervous, scared, worried, whole host of emotions! Moving to Calgary in three weeks. No where to live yet. Job prospects not the best.... Des is a primary school headteacher and Chris is a non degree nurse (therefore lots of hoops to jump through) but we are determined and optimistic that we will find good things and good people in Calgary! Anyone recently arrived in Calgary or about to arrive there want to share experiences?
Hi guys
I am a British RN living in Cochrane, please feel free to come over for coffee, wine etc. I will gladly help you navigate the world of nursing in Calgary. I have been here for 3 1/2 years and love it. Wishing you luck with the move xx
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Originally Posted by Helen Louise
Hi guys
I am a British RN living in Cochrane, please feel free to come over for coffee, wine etc. I will gladly help you navigate the world of nursing in Calgary. I have been here for 3 1/2 years and love it. Wishing you luck with the move xx
Hi we may well take you up on that offer. We are staying with a friend in glen eagles estate for first week or so. We arrive on 26th and it would bd good for chris to pick your brains a little! Thank you for the offer x
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