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pritishah1180

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Hello Everyone,

For landing in Calgary first week of sepetmber will be ok? how weather will be in Sep?
 

prospective

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Can you give suggestions on areas to live in Edmonton assuming we won't have a vehicle for first few months and thus would need the public transport and supermarket accessible?
 

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prospective said:
Can you give suggestions on areas to live in Edmonton assuming we won't have a vehicle for first few months and thus would need the public transport and supermarket accessible?
In Edmonton public transport system is very good, almost every area has public transport access and markets and supermarkets are in very area, area wise immigrant people living as I know a bit is as below but immigrant proportion in these areas are minor.

South side: Indian and Pakistanis are almost here, we call it desi area.

North Side: Arab and some African

East: African, Chinese and Philipanos

West: Very few immigrants

Every area is good as far as facilities are concerned, public transport is every where available with huge markets.
 

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pritishah1180 said:
Hello Everyone,

For landing in Calgary first week of sepetmber will be ok? how weather will be in Sep?
may be winter will start!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

prospective

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Umair said:
In Edmonton public transport system is very good, almost every area has public transport access and markets and supermarkets are in very area, area wise immigrant people living as I know a bit is as below but immigrant proportion in these areas are minor.

South side: Indian and Pakistanis are almost here, we call it desi area.
North Side: Arab and some African
East: African, Chinese and Philipanos
West: Very few immigrants

Every area is good as far as facilities are concerned, public transport is every where available with huge markets.
This is fantastic information!

I'll be arriving with my wife and one and a half years daughter. My biggest worry is to arrange the temporary accommodation in advance so that we don't have to wander on arrival. Any options other than hotel and motel?
 

pritishah1180

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HELLO EVERYONE,

Hello I am Indian and Can anyone give suggestions on areas to live in CALGARY where we can find Indians, as we are landing first time, we won't have a vehicle and thus would need the public transport and supermarket accessible, C trains, Hospital etc?
 

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Hello UMAIR,

Thanks for posting very helpful blogs about Edmonton,

--- can u pls tell me what abt job in Edmonton? it is better than calgary? My husband i warehouse incharge can he gets job easily in
Shopping mall.

--- I know first of all for few months we have to struggle and can accept any type of job, i mean to say can we get job easily in shopping
mall, retail shops, Grocessary shop etc etc.

--- What is minimum wages there?

--- What is monthly average costly?

--- what about weather?
 

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pritishah1180 said:
Hello UMAIR,

Thanks for posting very helpful blogs about Edmonton,

--- can u pls tell me what abt job in Edmonton? it is better than calgary? My husband i warehouse incharge can he gets job easily in
Shopping mall.

--- I know first of all for few months we have to struggle and can accept any type of job, i mean to say can we get job easily in shopping
mall, retail shops, Grocessary shop etc etc.

--- What is minimum wages there?

--- What is monthly average costly?

--- what about weather?
Well come to Edmonton,

Edmonton is a blue collar job city and yea, Warehousing job is good and pay is higher in warehousing, your husband need to take a four or six week courses in warehousing and inventory control which will bring good result for job. although minimum wages are $10 + per hour and in ware housing minimum wage is 15+ per hour and over time which is good to get more money.

As far as cost is concern it depends, apartment, basement or a full house all vary in terms of rent. although a moderate and simple life style can cost 2000 to 2500 monthly all expenses. As soon as you land. must do all necessary documentation eg.g. SIN, Bank account, Health card, finding a suitable home, then go to Alberta Works near hour home to discuss about job prospects and training I believe following people train in warehousing: and it is free of cost.
BGS GROUP
100, 10187- 104 Street
Edmonton, AB T5J 0Z9
PHONE: (780) 425-6655
FAX: (780) 425-5666

Weather is excellent now a days and winter will start till September.

Best of luck, for your family in Edmonton.
 

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Umair said:
Well come to Edmonton,

Edmonton is a blue collar job city and yea, Warehousing job is good and pay is higher in warehousing, your husband need to take a four or six week courses in warehousing and inventory control which will bring good result for job. although minimum wages are $10 + per hour and in ware housing minimum wage is 15+ per hour and over time which is good to get more money.

As far as cost is concern it depends, apartment, basement or a full house all vary in terms of rent. although a moderate and simple life style can cost 2000 to 2500 monthly all expenses. As soon as you land. must do all necessary documentation eg.g. SIN, Bank account, Health card, finding a suitable home, then go to Alberta Works near hour home to discuss about job prospects and training I believe following people train in warehousing: and it is free of cost.
BGS GROUP
100, 10187- 104 Street
Edmonton, AB T5J 0Z9
PHONE: (780) 425-6655
FAX: (780) 425-5666

Weather is excellent now a days and winter will start till September.

Best of luck, for your family in Edmonton.

Sorry dear the correct company and address is as below:

Jason Watt
Program Manager
McBride Career Group
#801, 10242-105th Street, NW.
Same building in which Alberta Work, DownTown is


Regards
 

fahima

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I have booked the ticket for Edmunton for 4th sept. After completed medical I were planing for Toronto but One of my relative in Edmunton encouraged me of better facilities of job & early settlement. We have four members family with 2 kids of 6.5 & 2.5 years old from Bangladesh. Any well informed forum members; pl.any information regarding Edmunton. Moreover,I obtained BBA & MBA with major in Accounting, Chittagong University,Bangladesh. Will I get entry level accounts job without taking any training & further degrees in Edmunton. Pl.inform me.
 

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fahima said:
I have booked the ticket for Edmunton for 4th sept. After completed medical I were planing for Toronto but One of my relative in Edmunton encouraged me of better facilities of job & early settlement. We have four members family with 2 kids of 6.5 & 2.5 years old from Bangladesh. Any well informed forum members; pl.any information regarding Edmunton. Moreover,I obtained BBA & MBA with major in Accounting, Chittagong University,Bangladesh. Will I get entry level accounts job without taking any training & further degrees in Edmunton. Pl.inform me.
Am also planning to land in in the first or second week of Sept. Lets get in touch for planning and preparing!
 

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sonea said:
Newcomer is right again .. Usually they mention in the job details if you require a certification for the position or not.

For up-gradation you can apply for loan or grant (subject to eligibility). Student loans are available interest free whereas you don't pay back anything if you get a grant, it's for people on low income and certain other factors also count. You need to visit the universities to see what program's they offer and then you can apply for loan/grant. They will guide you about the whole process.
to avail these loans and grant one has to stay for one year then one can apply for this???what do you say
 

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Umair said:
Sorry dear the correct company and address is as below:

Jason Watt
Program Manager
McBride Career Group
#801, 10242-105th Street, NW.
Same building in which Alberta Work, DownTown is


Regards
is phone number is the same
 

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I'll be arriving with my wife and one and a half years daughter. My biggest worry is to arrange the temporary accommodation in advance so that we don't have to wander on arrival. Any options other than hotel and motel?
 

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cimple said:
to avail these loans and grant one has to stay for one year then one can apply for this???what do you say
Nope that's not required you can start as soon as you get your processing of loan or grants done and before the semester starts..