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Forum: Canada
Oct 11th 2014, 12:05 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,924
Posted By Chrisw84

Re: moving to Regina soon

I like the pioneer spirit. Ive had that since I arrived here. More so.down in the cypress hills where im working at the moment.

Any questions.just ask. I.know we were like ducks out of water when...
Forum: Canada
Oct 11th 2014, 9:34 am
Replies: 27
Views: 1,924
Posted By Chrisw84

Re: moving to Regina soon

It felt like a year. But it was about ten weeks without everyone. I stayed with my boss at his acerage. Lovely scenery but isolated to say the least.

I.love life here. Everyone is very friendly...
Forum: Canada
Oct 11th 2014, 8:07 am
Replies: 27
Views: 1,924
Posted By Chrisw84

Re: moving to Regina soon

Hello pearly queen,

How long is it until you come over to regina? Ive been here for a year and came back over with the family on christmas day last year.

Bet you cant wait to get over?
Forum: Canada
Oct 10th 2014, 3:21 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,684
Posted By Chrisw84

Re: Soon to be arriving in Regina...!

Good points made above. If you.or your husband work outside. If its under -37 your intitled to a break every 15 mins to warm up. Didnt find that one out until this spring. Although we did get breaks...
Forum: Canada
Oct 9th 2014, 4:09 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By Chrisw84

Re: regina schools

Hmmm. Strange. I know balgonie elementry offer the option to buy school suppliea through there website but from what I understand sxhool fees are collect through your property tax
Forum: Canada
Oct 9th 2014, 11:59 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,684
Posted By Chrisw84

Re: Soon to be arriving in Regina...!

I remember getting my SIN and the lady in service canada sating. You do know it goes down to minus 40. Two days afyer we arrived it went down to minus 54. So thankful for long johns that day!
Forum: Canada
Oct 9th 2014, 10:36 am
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By Chrisw84

Re: regina schools

You dont pay to send the kids to school but you do have to get them all of their supplies. Excercise books. Binders. Colours. Kleenex. Hand wipes. They will supply you with a list. My wife gets...
Forum: Canada
Oct 9th 2014, 10:19 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,684
Posted By Chrisw84

Re: Soon to be arriving in Regina...!

Hi all, my wife and I moved to regina on christmas day last year and were about 20km east of regina. One of the best things we have found for our two youngest is boomera air park in emerald park....
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 8th 2014, 4:17 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 684
Posted By Chrisw84

Re: on twp, but may have to change career

Hi aviator,

Ill look into the EI route ita not something that had crossed my mind. Thanks for the heads up with the employmwnt lawyer. Ive already spoken with labour standards about another matter...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 8th 2014, 4:13 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 13,622
Posted By Chrisw84

Re: Please Help ! Truck driver needs LMO/LMIA

Thanks. Iv pm'd you
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 8th 2014, 9:25 am
Replies: 42
Views: 13,622
Posted By Chrisw84

Re: Please Help ! Truck driver needs LMO/LMIA

Hi

Sounds like we are in the same boat buddy. Im a stonemason currently getting shafted. But im staying with them woth the hope I can find somethong else. Im spending weeks away from my family for...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 8th 2014, 9:00 am
Replies: 4
Views: 684
Posted By Chrisw84

on twp, but may have to change career

Hi all,

Im currently in a pickle and could do with some advice if anyone can help. Im currently in saskatchewan on a twp which as you know limits me to one employer until I gain PR. However my...
Forum: Canada
Jun 1st 2014, 5:35 am
Replies: 37
Views: 3,797
Posted By Chrisw84

Re: The difference between UK and Canada construction sites

Hey its clever this technology stuff!
Forum: Canada
Jun 1st 2014, 5:06 am
Replies: 37
Views: 3,797
Posted By Chrisw84

Re: The difference between UK and Canada construction sites

Yeah I forgot about the amount of timmies cups!

Ive just had to resit my safety courses. There is SCOTT which is just your cscs. Do expect to be doing it for about 3 hours though. Its online so...
Forum: Canada
May 31st 2014, 12:52 pm
Replies: 67
Views: 4,909
Posted By Chrisw84

Re: Plumber and Family and Saskatchwan

Hello mate

My background is residential and commercial new build , refurbishment and cut and carve.
Came off the tools 14 years ago now and have been working in site management since then with...
Forum: Canada
May 30th 2014, 11:16 am
Replies: 67
Views: 4,909
Posted By Chrisw84

Re: Plumber and Family and Saskatchwan

There not so much as expensive. The question is can I buy what I need? Shipping them seperatley can cost a fortune. I was quoted by fedex for a 25kg tool box at £700! Needless yo say my stonecarving...
Forum: Canada
May 29th 2014, 9:30 am
Replies: 67
Views: 4,909
Posted By Chrisw84

Re: Plumber and Family and Saskatchwan

Whats your background?

Were tendering for the legialative building masonry work at the moment but the new football stadium is starti ng soon. So it could be that. Its a big firm with loads of...
Forum: Canada
May 29th 2014, 1:31 am
Replies: 67
Views: 4,909
Posted By Chrisw84

Re: Plumber and Family and Saskatchwan

The sites over here are pretty much the same as back home. Except you dont have to wear hi vis unless there are vehicles on site. One.big difference in my experience is they are petrified about...
Forum: Canada
May 26th 2014, 2:40 am
Replies: 67
Views: 4,909
Posted By Chrisw84

Re: Plumber and Family and Saskatchwan

I thought the flat landscape would bother me a lot. But it juat makes you appreciate vallys and rolling hills that bit more in my experience. As for the blizzards I worked outside all winter down.to...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 25th 2014, 3:15 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By Chrisw84

Re: Volunteering on a TWP

Ok i've read through it and to me says unless im getting paid or taking the place of a canadian or PR I can volunteer? After one too many birthday beers its a little confusing. My apologies
Forum: Canada
May 25th 2014, 10:34 am
Replies: 67
Views: 4,909
Posted By Chrisw84

Re: Plumber and Family and Saskatchwan

My family and I moved just outside of Regina 7 months ago. a town called balgonie. I would agree with a few other comments on doubling what you need money wise. we arrived here thinking this is great...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 25th 2014, 10:21 am
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By Chrisw84

Volunteering on a TWP

Hi All.

I've been living in Balgonie SK for roughly 7 months and have been asked by the local fire hall if i would like to volunteer. Im currently on my TWP but waiting for my PR to come through....
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 3rd 2014, 10:51 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,077
Posted By Chrisw84

Re: Ex husband traveling to Canada to visit kids but has drug conviction. please help

He was released after 2/3 months then was ankle tagged he was then on licence for around 5 years the amount was just over 1000 ecstasy tablets. he was charged with intent to supply as well as...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 3rd 2014, 10:23 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,077
Posted By Chrisw84

Re: Ex husband traveling to Canada to visit kids but has drug conviction. please help

He has a conviction from the UK for possession and intent to supply a class A controlled substance (amphetamine) He was sentenced and spent several weeks in jail before being released on tag. This...
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