PROS and CONS of Moving to Lethbridge Alberta 2024

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  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024

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  • @oldiescustom
    @oldiescustom 10 месяцев назад +10

    I moved to Lethbridge from France 4 months ago, Lethbridge is an awesome city with a great community. You're 1 or 2 hours drive from lot of things to do (like Waterton, the rockies ... ) I love that city !

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  10 месяцев назад +1

      Very cool! Glad you loving it here!

    • @spawn11
      @spawn11 8 месяцев назад +1

      What u do for work?

    • @dovygoodguy1296
      @dovygoodguy1296 7 месяцев назад +1

      Everybody I know says that the biggest problem is that Lethbridge is very windy all the time and very annoying.....

  • @thinkpolhub
    @thinkpolhub 9 месяцев назад +5

    I plan on attending The university of lethbridge as an international student , came to this video knowing nothing but now am more confident with my decision. ❤

  • @neoman7479
    @neoman7479 10 месяцев назад +5

    You're killing it with these very informative and well produced videos!

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  10 месяцев назад

      thanks so much! This one was a lot of work!

  • @davidgarrettvink
    @davidgarrettvink 8 месяцев назад +4

    Just moved to Lethbridge from Calgary. my house here is half the price it was in Calgary. Great video‼️

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  8 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks so much! Glad to hear you made the move!

  • @mandybliss_beauty
    @mandybliss_beauty 10 месяцев назад +4

    I live in bc and my family is nit doing good! Hopefully moving to lethbridge in a year fingers crossed 🤞

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  10 месяцев назад +2

      i hope so too

    • @jasonnicholl1332
      @jasonnicholl1332 3 месяца назад

      I did it . I'm here now . Left bc in 2023 . Worst mistake of my life .

  • @camilotorres189
    @camilotorres189 10 месяцев назад +1

    South Alberta looks great, I am from Colombia and I got a Job in Bow Island, near Lethbridge, I am very exciting, in the future I want to visit Lethbridge and another beautiful pleaces nearby.

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  10 месяцев назад +2

      I’m sure you will love it

  • @hairycotter
    @hairycotter 5 месяцев назад +5

    Lived in Lethbridge for years, if dodging homeless people harassing you on the sidewalk, or tip toeing needles in the parks, it's the place for you!

    • @abcangirl
      @abcangirl 5 месяцев назад +1

      😢 Yes I agree. I moved away from downtown because of that. But I've noticed in the last year it's gotten amazingly better and I don't know why. They didn't just shuffle people off somewhere so I'm not sure. So it is a great little city all around. 😊

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  5 месяцев назад +1

      The city has tuned around quite a bit

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  5 месяцев назад

      I agree!

  • @dj-tn6in
    @dj-tn6in 9 месяцев назад +1

    I'm considering moving to AB, my concern is migraine headaches from drastic temperature changes and winds. Great video. You packed it down well. Thank you!

  • @myhappyaccount8417
    @myhappyaccount8417 10 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks! I feel like a lot of these also apply to Medicine Hat where I’m planning on moving from BC this summer

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  10 месяцев назад +3

      Accept for what I said about oil and gas - Medicine Hat is smaller as well. Pros and cons to each

    • @sanjilee6148
      @sanjilee6148 9 месяцев назад +1

      Medicine Hat is great to but a little older style.

  • @giftokondo3950
    @giftokondo3950 10 месяцев назад +2

    🎉🎉 wow very informative I love your videos am looking forward to go to Lethbridge

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  10 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you like them! Lethbridge will welcome you!

  • @spawn11
    @spawn11 8 месяцев назад +2

    Want to move from Ontario. Only concern is job. I have lots of experience in supply chain and driving large vehicles.

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  8 месяцев назад +1

      that shouldnt be a problem here, there are quite a few transport companies in lethbridge!

    • @spawn11
      @spawn11 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@kurtishawkins what about warehouses??

  • @kotoegyi7088
    @kotoegyi7088 Месяц назад

    Is it demand in early childhood job there?

  • @keithpalmer4547
    @keithpalmer4547 10 месяцев назад +2

    I live here that is a serious pro.

  • @alexmuzio23
    @alexmuzio23 9 месяцев назад +1

    Really wanting to escape the ridiculous housing prices in bc. Currently living in kamloops bc and the housing market here has gotten out of control. Average house costing a whopping $650k with a population of only 100k. Lethbridge is definitely on our radar. We are really wanting to start fresh with the opportunity to give our family an affordable home. Medicine hat has also been another one to consider but i dont know alot about either city.

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  9 месяцев назад

      Totally understandable - there are a lot of people in your shoes doing the same thing - fell free to binge this channel! I have a lof of videos about Lethbridge so you can learn more!

  • @rada7706
    @rada7706 Месяц назад

    I am looking for affordable 3 bed rooms home , preferably bungalows. It could be older hous. with built-in fireplace.
    Thank you for information.

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  Месяц назад

      Hello - please send me an e mail, I would be happy to help - kurtis@reoneteam.ca

  • @alphanurudeensesay9108
    @alphanurudeensesay9108 8 месяцев назад +1

    Is there any place for forklift operator in this city?

  • @aleksandrsynyavskyy6262
    @aleksandrsynyavskyy6262 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hi. Just wondering if Lethbridge bike friendly. Can see 2 parts of the city are quite far from each other. Can I manage the city by bike?. Greets from Austria. consider to come 24MAR 24 for relocation research. Thanks. Alex

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  9 месяцев назад +2

      It is… the hill can be a challenge but if you live on the north or south you likely won’t come
      West often.

  • @DenysPomohaibo
    @DenysPomohaibo 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Curtis 👋👋
    Thank you very much for your information!!!
    Can you give me a help with buying property in Lethbridge in the nearest future?

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for tuning in! Absolutely I can help send me a text 403-892-6991 or e mail kurtis@reoneteam.ca

    • @DenysPomohaibo
      @DenysPomohaibo 9 месяцев назад

      I sent you a text on your phone 📱

  • @monishroy86
    @monishroy86 8 месяцев назад +2

    I am coming to uof lethbridge in September intake for bachelor degree.how is the city for prt time works? O

    • @collins1256
      @collins1256 3 месяца назад +1

      No shortage of pt work

  • @abetterdog
    @abetterdog Месяц назад

    Health care is missing from your video… how would you rate that in terms of infrastructure, accessibility, timeliness, etc.??

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  Месяц назад

      I think health care is pretty accessable, its pretty tough to find a family doctor, but not impossible. The hospital isn't horrible, better than the horror stories i have herd about in the bigger cities.

  • @LK-pb4no
    @LK-pb4no 10 дней назад

    What about healthcare? This was completely overlooked yet very important. Can you shed some light on this.

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  8 дней назад

      Im not sure how I can research this one to provide accurate information. I do know that Lethbridge has had a tonne of Doctors move here this year.

  • @ICEBLUNTS
    @ICEBLUNTS 3 дня назад

    Are there opportunities for construction jobs? We have a painting, restoration and concrete business

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  3 дня назад

      Absolutely- the all trades are behind and are in demand

    • @ICEBLUNTS
      @ICEBLUNTS 3 дня назад

      @ me and my family are really considering Lethbridge, seems like a very nice affordable place to live. I’m located in BC. Beautiful homes there.

  • @ThaddeusNnaomaEshimbu
    @ThaddeusNnaomaEshimbu 4 месяца назад

    Hi Hawkins, what a great job you've been doing. Kudos to you. I was undecided on the Alberta city to move to, but after watching this vlog, I have decided to give Lethbridge a shot. But one more thing please, how robust is the job market? As I'll be searching for a job in the first week of arrival in Lethbridge. Hoping to hear from you soon. Peace✌️

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  4 месяца назад +2

      Hello - this is a tough question to answer based on your industry - but lethbridge has one of the lowest unemployment rates in Alberta :)

    • @ThaddeusNnaomaEshimbu
      @ThaddeusNnaomaEshimbu 4 месяца назад

      @@kurtishawkins Thank you for the response. I intend to work in either the energy or manufacturing industry. So what's the prospect of securing employment sooner?

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  4 месяца назад

      @@ThaddeusNnaomaEshimbu Not sure, sorry! thats impossible for me, a realtor to answer :S sorry! good luck

  • @WizardHarry69
    @WizardHarry69 5 месяцев назад +1

    I love these vidoes. Keep pumping my home value up.

  • @Salabunda
    @Salabunda 10 месяцев назад

    I love kiteboarding .so looking forward to going there.

  • @shawnverbonac5971
    @shawnverbonac5971 4 месяца назад +3

    Pro or Con depending on how to look at it, Heavy Christian Population, especially on the south side

  • @DarwinYouTube
    @DarwinYouTube 3 месяца назад

    How to find a job in Lethbridge? I'm from Belgium, but I'd like to move to Canada, it's my dream!

  • @bunnysahni7220
    @bunnysahni7220 9 месяцев назад

    How about JOBS in Lethbridge, are there suffice IT companies, Hospitals for Healthcare workers?

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  9 месяцев назад

      I believe i mentioned that Lethbridge has one of the lowest unemployment rates in Alberta. One of the TOP employers in Lethbridge is Albert Health Services!

    • @bunnysahni7220
      @bunnysahni7220 9 месяцев назад

      @@kurtishawkins Okay how can i find something for rental in lethbridge. what websites are helpful for rental search?

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  9 месяцев назад

      @@bunnysahni7220 Clearview Property Management
      Clearview Property Management - www.clearviewpropertymanagement.ca/
      Breamore Property Management - www.braemore.ca/
      Renters Choice - www.renterschoiceab.com/section/listings/

  • @reejan8109
    @reejan8109 Месяц назад

    Good information - it's been decades since I lived in Lethbridge and I visited there a few months ago. Suggestion for the narrator....sit on your hands! The constant waving your hands in front of the camera is really annoying.

  • @youisupport777
    @youisupport777 8 месяцев назад

    Thks. But what about jobs. Is it easy to find a job in Lethbridge?

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  8 месяцев назад

      we have the lowest unemployment in Alberta.

  • @Aligashti
    @Aligashti 10 месяцев назад

    Hi Kurtis. I'm planning to apply for Lethbridge university. How much i should pay for a studio or small apartment?

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  10 месяцев назад +3

      I think the average 1 bedroom is $900-$1200 per month

  • @sandeeptanjore1253
    @sandeeptanjore1253 8 месяцев назад +1

    Nice informative video. Does Lethbridge have enough white collar jobs in general? and technology jobs in particular?

    • @TSUNAMICali
      @TSUNAMICali Месяц назад +1

      Very few white collar. Need a degree in farming technology for decent opportunities. Half the population is retired. The rest are farmers or selling agriculture equipment. Most jobs are low pay retail. Food, booze (25+ booze/ beer stores ) or clothing. Housing construction is active in South and West Leftbridge. If you're an architect , draftsman or civil engineer you might find work in construction. I spent 2 weeks with a friend that's lives there for 2 years. Absolutely nothing to do at night outside a few upscale restaurants. On Sundays, guys with old sports cars gather on the main drag parking lots for bragging rights. Zzzzz.

    • @sandeeptanjore1253
      @sandeeptanjore1253 Месяц назад

      @@TSUNAMICali Thanks mate for your response. I knew that there were not many white collar or technology jobs there. You nailed it with accuracy by explaining what is available and not available. This should give people an idea of what to expect in Lethbridge if they desire to move there.

  • @renanshima
    @renanshima 9 месяцев назад +1

    Land transfer tax is CRAZY!

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  9 месяцев назад +2

      It is! So glad we dont have it in Alberta!

  • @AS-zj4jv
    @AS-zj4jv 8 месяцев назад

    hey Kurtis, how is the tech scene in Lethbridge?

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  8 месяцев назад

      What do you mean? I have a meta quest 3… does that count? Haha

    • @AS-zj4jv
      @AS-zj4jv 8 месяцев назад

      @@kurtishawkins hahaha, I mean tech jobs. Sweet bro.

    • @AS-zj4jv
      @AS-zj4jv 8 месяцев назад

      @@kurtishawkins I've decided to be moving to Lethbridge. It's literally my #1 choice. I hope the economy picks up again soon so I can make my way there.

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  8 месяцев назад

      @@AS-zj4jv haha just kidding - I think it depends in what feild still

    • @WizardHarry69
      @WizardHarry69 5 месяцев назад

      Excellent. Lots of tech jobs. Shortage of people. Let me know when you are coming, I have a few places to rent out

  • @groadybones
    @groadybones 6 месяцев назад

    The biggest con for me has to do with your point about population. If you need any kind of specialist, you'll likely have to go to Calgary. This can be huge problem when you have a sick/dying pet or a car that is breaking down and can't handle the road trip.

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  6 месяцев назад

      We just had an emergency with our cat and took him to the pet hospital here…?

    • @groadybones
      @groadybones 5 месяцев назад

      @kurtishawkins basic stuff is fine. If you need any kind of specialist, though. Like a vet that specializes in neurological issues, for example.

  • @elizabethmckenzie554
    @elizabethmckenzie554 3 месяца назад

    You forgot to add the library to the Pros list. Library cards are free and most late fees can be forgiven.

  • @mradsgaming689
    @mradsgaming689 10 месяцев назад

    We are planning to move at south lethbridge and on the hunt for our first house. Any recommendations?

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  10 месяцев назад +1

      send me an e mail and we can get in touch - kurtis@reoneteam.ca

    • @rupanshahg
      @rupanshahg 9 месяцев назад

      @@kurtishawkinshi Kurtis I’m planning to visit lethbridge and medicine hat between march 29 and April 1st…me and my wife are planning to sell our house in Ontario and move to Alberta permanently..any recommendations what to look for in the area to make up our mind.. Thank you

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  9 месяцев назад

      yes - check out all the videos on my channel to learn more about lethbridge - I don't have anything about medicine hat.. its a great city. But a lot smaller with fewer amenities.

    • @spawn11
      @spawn11 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@rupanshahgbhai kaam vagera mil jaata hai Lethbridge main?? Hum bhi ON se move hona soch rahe

  • @thakshigunaratne3199
    @thakshigunaratne3199 7 месяцев назад

    What about the job market? Will it be difficult to find a job?

    • @kurtishawkins9822
      @kurtishawkins9822 7 месяцев назад

      im not sure i can answer that question... however, we do have one of the lowest unemployment rates in alberta

  • @bradgraystock5966
    @bradgraystock5966 6 месяцев назад

    Don't forget the vehicle transfer tax in BC. The Provincial Govt likes to label it as PST on vehicles but its not. It's a 12% transfer tax on the purchase of USED vehicles even if you purchase the vehicle from out of Province and bring it into BC. Imagine if you had to pay 12% tax for buying your neighbour's washing machine. Well you will if you buy his car!

  • @alphanurudeensesay9108
    @alphanurudeensesay9108 8 месяцев назад +1

    Am really impressed

  • @AS-gy7tu
    @AS-gy7tu 3 месяца назад

    If you promote too much, it will get poached. Good things should be hidden and then discovered with love and respect

  • @groadybones
    @groadybones 6 месяцев назад +1

    Don't go to UofL for computer science.

    • @kurtishawkins
      @kurtishawkins  5 месяцев назад

      Guess I'll scratch that off my list then!

  • @valiantredneck
    @valiantredneck 3 месяца назад

    Is there some specific reason or rule that states that the so-called C.C. must put on some stupid expression on its silly yap in its thumbnail photo…?