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Dec 22nd 2015, 12:10 pm
Replies: 67
Views: 7,813
Posted By JBJ14

PR Cards - Rushed

Hi Everyone

I was looking at surprising my wife with a trip to Mexico next month, only our PR cards that were sent in August for renewal aren't expected to get back to us until March.

I know...
Forum: Canada Jobs
Aug 20th 2014, 1:28 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,691
Posted By JBJ14

Bookkeeper Needed - Calgary NW

Hey all

I'm looking to hire a highly skilled bookkeeper for my company. If anyone knows of anyone that is skilled and dedicated, I would love to hear from them.

Plenty of people have applied...
Forum: Canada
Aug 6th 2014, 5:56 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,616
Posted By JBJ14

Re: Business Networking - Calgary

Hey Everyone

Joeys in Crowfoot has a private room we can use as long as we order food, we could grab a bite and a drink while chatting?

Let me know if that works for people. For LRT users...
Forum: Canada
Jul 30th 2014, 9:01 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,616
Posted By JBJ14

Re: Business Networking - Calgary

I was looking at North West locations, there is a lack of networking events up this way (My office is in Crowfoot)
Forum: Canada
Jul 29th 2014, 7:58 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,616
Posted By JBJ14

Forum: Canada
Jul 29th 2014, 7:57 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,616
Posted By JBJ14

Re: Business Networking - Calgary

Awesome, that's 5 of us already what a great start.

I've been a member of networking groups since arriving in Calgary, the power of the expat community could be quite fruitful I think.

It may...
Forum: Canada
Jul 28th 2014, 11:29 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,616
Posted By JBJ14

Re: Business Networking - Calgary

Excellent, would you prefer a more formal or informal affair?

Nothing saying we can't be formal for regular meetings and informal for other events.

I think we would need 10-15 people to make...
Forum: Canada
Jul 27th 2014, 3:18 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,616
Posted By JBJ14

Business Networking - Calgary

Hi Everyone

Considering kicking off a networking group in NW Calgary, not sure if there are any already around (apart from BNI and CIBN).

Was tossing up doing an expat group. Any thoughts or...
Forum: Canada
Jul 22nd 2014, 10:33 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,801
Posted By JBJ14

Re: Part Qualified accountant moving to Calgary

Hi

I have lots of contacts in the industry (I own a bookkeeping company here in Calgary). I can send your resume around if you like? May or may not work, could be worth a shot though (If it...
Forum: Canada
Jul 22nd 2014, 10:29 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,363
Posted By JBJ14

Re: moving to calgary in fall with family - advice please

Hi there

School availability is a pretty big issue unfortunately, we live next to Tuscany and our local school was full so the kids were going to be bussed to another school a bit further away (I...
Jul 21st 2014, 1:31 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 699
Posted By JBJ14

Re: Cross Border Shopping

Thanks for the info, I'm hoping for 6 hrs maximum each way. Probably stop there for 2 - 3 nights
Forum: Canada
Jul 21st 2014, 12:11 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,962
Posted By JBJ14

Re: Moving to Calgary in August, need some insight.

I did find ScotiaBank had a program : StartRight Program for Newcomers
Not sure how good it is, but it will get your credit rating up and running!

Good luck
Jul 21st 2014, 12:06 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 699
Posted By JBJ14

Cross Border Shopping

Hey Everyone

Looking for a trip to our southern neighbors because my in-laws are visiting.

We're in Calgary so I was looking at Montana, but the shopping doesn't look that good for the mother...
Forum: Canada
Jun 6th 2014, 3:51 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 6,758
Posted By JBJ14

Re: Move to Calgary?

Hi Wayne & Co

Wow what a close story. Not only are our names the same, our kids are very close in age. We lived in Perth for 20 years and now we're in Calgary! Feel free to pm me with any...
Forum: Canniversary
Jun 6th 2014, 3:32 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,903
Posted By JBJ14

12 Months in Calgary

Hey Everyone

Well it's been an experience, I can tell you that. We are LOVING it here, the 1st 6 months were getting everything organised, and the last 6 months have been learning 'real life' in...
May 30th 2014, 10:27 am
Replies: 3
Views: 660
Posted By JBJ14

Re: World Cup

I see there is a bit of an event going on at Shanks too
May 24th 2014, 3:43 am
Replies: 3
Views: 660
Posted By JBJ14

World Cup

Hey Everyone

So any Calgarians out there that have a good place to go watch some of the games with fellow ex-pats? I know The Pint is hosting one, but I hear they're a bit pricey on the booze...
Forum: Canada
Mar 11th 2014, 3:07 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,967
Posted By JBJ14

Re: Rece Trip (with kids) - Calgary - March

Hi and good luck with the recce trip, we used a great realtor here too if you want her details pm me and I'll pass them on. We love the NW part of the city and moved to an area with a great...
Forum: Canada
Feb 3rd 2014, 6:52 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,288
Posted By JBJ14

Re: Newbie with some questions

Hi

Just wanted to offer some insight into the employment market based on my experience in Calgary.

I recently started two companies here in Calgary, one is in bookkeeping and the other is IT...
Forum: Canada
Jan 22nd 2014, 1:27 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,171
Posted By JBJ14

Re: Looking for some help on Calgary

We moved to Calgary in May last year and are loving it, even with the crazy amount of snow we got in December. We found schooling to me a major issue, places are really limited (we have a 4 & 6 year...
Forum: Canada
Dec 29th 2013, 2:33 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 7,338
Posted By JBJ14

Re: Calgary Canada

Hi I recently moved to Calgary and can vouch for most of the above so far. I had a great realtor that helped us find everything we needed (She's an expat too). If you want her details pm me and...
Dec 12th 2013, 8:50 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,258
Posted By JBJ14

Re: All Inclusive with Kids

Definitely on my to-do list, pretty pricey though. Disney have their own Island to visit!!
Dec 12th 2013, 8:49 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,258
Posted By JBJ14

Re: All Inclusive with Kids

Wow this places looks awesome! Beats my annual Margate trip when I was a kid :D

Have you been here yourself?
Dec 11th 2013, 10:06 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,258
Posted By JBJ14

All Inclusive with Kids

Hi all

So planning a week or so getaway at some point, would love to give one of those family resorts a shot. Anyone got any suggestions on websites to search (seems to be loads of them) and...
Forum: Canniversary
Dec 10th 2013, 2:24 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 3,554
Posted By JBJ14

Re: 7 Months in Calgary - WOW

I've just heard they are in a bit of a heatwave over there, hot Christmas just isn't right! Enjoy your proper Christmas before heading back to the sweat shop :-)
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