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stay positive , atleast it works for me.

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Hi Guys,

The most important thing to do when you arrive is to get settled in as soon as possible, so you and your family can begin to feel complete again.
Having transport is important especially if you live outside of the city. If you do not have transport, then living near public transport access, such as near a C-Train station would be extremely advantageous. It you do want to live in the surrounding towns (we live in Okotoks www.okotoks.ca) then some residential areas are more accessible to amenities than others.
All these things need to be taken into account before you buy/rent a property, as well as the proximity of schools etc.
Integration is so important. There are so many various activities, groups, volunteer opportunities etc.
Good luck...it is certainly the best move we ever made.:thumbsup:

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We first came here in 1982 (long story) with a newborn and soon after produced another sprog. We found (she found) that this situation was absolutely perfect for friend making. T'was true... many of our best Canadian friends date from way back then.

Now the controversial bit... they're almost all worriers. You have to live with it.

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Not mine...I got a good'un.:p:thumbsup::thumbsup:

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Me too, a real gem.:D:thumbsup::thumbsup:

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Don't do it. You will find that Canadians are superficially friendly. How are you? Have a nice day.

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When I was in hospital recovering from my second C-section and my husband was at work, our next door neighbour looked after our toddler for us.

There were a number of wonderful dads who ran our sons' Cub groups, hockey teams, etc.

There was the teacher at our sons' school who, on a totally voluntary basis, ran an after-school computer club.

When we got back to Calgary from our expat assignment in Australia, I went our for lunch with my colleagues from the job I'd had prior to leaving Calgary. I found out that one of the women in the office had had breast cancer and had had surgery and chemotherapy. For the six weeks of her chemo treatment, the people in the office had taken turns in delivering a hot meal to her family every evening.
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We don't have Judy's experience here but similarly, we're not finding this at all. We're finding that their starting point with people they don't know (ie: us) is polite and friendly but the more we open up and attempt to integrate with them, the more they reciprocate.

Hope johnh009's comment (totally respect this is your personal experience)does't take this post too far off track. LMBrian has asked for help for his wife re settling and integrating here so let's try and give it.

Eamonn

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Thank you for all your comments and sharing all of your experiences. I think it is beneficial having the children as it can make it easier in meeting people and making new friends. This is a brilliant forum with great people and is an invaluable tool in the relocating process.

Brian

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Okotoks seems a very family oriented environment. I think, with a little perserverence, it is bound to present good opportunities for Mrs LMBrian to integrate successfully. Indeed, as a couple without children, one of our concerns in moving to Okotoks was the fact that it appeared so family oriented that it might be hard for us to integrate ourselves! Thankfully, that is not yet proving to be the case but certainly, with children, we could see that it could be that bit easier.

Brian...will drop you a PM if I may.

Eamonn & Janet.