I came to AB in 1994 to get away from poor economy (Saskatchewan). I can't see long term anywhere else in Canada being more prosperous than Alberta. For a few years here & there, sure. But with a wife that was born & raised here, two kids entrenched in school, sports & friend and a decent business, I'm not gong anywhere. Retirement will definitely be the snowbird lifestyle though. I don't know where but once the kids are at least in university, I'm going to be in the country a whole lot less in the winters.
As for the pole question, I would like my response to be modified to say "I don't LIKE it here in Southern Alberta, I TOLERATE it for the economic opportunities".
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