She left Toronto Ontario and moved to Grande Prairie Alberta! This is why!

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She left Toronto Ontario and moved to Grande Prairie Alberta! This is why!
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@steelwing154 Ай бұрын

We started in the GTA, graduated and then moved to Edmonton where we lived for several years. We bought a house before even before becoming permanent residents. We decided to move back to Ontario in 2016. We sold the house and everything. Moved to London Ontario and haven't been happier. We own a house in Ontario so not everywhere in Ontario is super expensive. Having a house is only one aspect of living in Alberta but taking into consideration other aspects, Alberta wasn't for us especially with kids. At the end, it boils down to what is most important to you that will make you happy in any region compared to another.

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experiences 😊

@afroqueen9458 Ай бұрын

I travel for work as a travel nurse. Am two hours away from grand prairie. I love it out here working and being at peace. Never look back at Ontario. Canada yours to discover. I smile every time i see our people in these small towns You have to get out of your comfort zoon and explore. Just proud of her and anyone who take the leap.

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. 😊😊😊

@andrejohnson1224 Ай бұрын

I currently live in Toronto and have just accepted a job in Grande Prairie. I will be moving there in July and have found this page very helpful in making my decision. I was born in Jamaica but have lived in Canada almost all my life but it was reassuring to see Jamaicans loving the city and it help finalize the acceptance of the job. Hope to run into in town and pick your brains at some point.

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

Nuff respect for the support and huge congrats on the new job. Welcome in Advance to the beautiful city of GP.

@shana-kayshirley5397 Ай бұрын

Demz can you have someone like your guest speak about the job search in Grand Prairie or Alberta on a whole....or can you speak about strategies for job search?

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

For sure awesome suggestion.

@UpliftingMentality Ай бұрын

Hey Demz, this was an interesting video. Its indeed good to get varying perspective about life in Canada, big city vs small city etc. More & more I feel like Grande Prairie has a vibe & its definitely worth living there to establish a good foundation. Love your content as always, nuff respect to you & the family.

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

Always appreciate your comments. Thank you so much 😊

@Dividend-Shark90 25 күн бұрын

We moved from Vancouver BC a couple years ago now. Noticed a lot of growth and movement here. One problem with GP is it relies heavily on the property taxation to fund everything which makes housing costs rise including rents. Our property tax cost is 3x more than it was in BC and no home owner grant here. Utilities costs are also a lot more.

@DiAndersons 23 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

@rejoycechiunye2250 Ай бұрын

Thank you for another informative video!

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Thank you for always supporting us 😊

@squadypetez 19 күн бұрын

Nothing beats owning your own home. I love having my own space. I'm happy that I took the risk to migrate to New Brunswick instead of Ontario, best decision ever!

@DiAndersons 17 күн бұрын

Best decision. More opportunities

@indigenousliving4367 Ай бұрын

Great story today, very inspirational.

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

Yes it was!thank you so much for sharing 😊

@designhunter6420 Ай бұрын

An amazing video great lesson s learned thanks for sharing your experience

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you always for watching.

@kimone99 Ай бұрын

I lived in Edmonton for almost 11 yrs while it has its perks, I never considered it home, maybe GP is different. Moved back to Ontario in 2019 and have no regrets. It was the best choice for me and my household but to each his own.

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience.

@basilbyfield5913 Ай бұрын

@@DiAndersonsHey Demz, keeping up with your vlogs. I like the perspective. I once lived in a very small town in Ontario for 12 years, population 3000., then I moved to Markham a city outside Toronto. Population 340 thousand. I am in the GTA, but don't tell me I am in Toronto. Different identity, I live in York Region. Your guest was living in Halton Region. However for her to keep saying Ont, Ont and equating it with GP is a bit off. Oakville is over 200 thousand, next door is Burlington close to 200. I think though, you have to go get your footing in a small town then do what you want to do next. Especially professional, because jobs are always available for us.

@KimzyAnguin Ай бұрын

Grande prairie is the place to be lol. I’m coming over next year Demz.

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

lol see you next year 😂😂

@sounboy4498 Ай бұрын

I currently live in Toronto, I lived in Edmonton over 5 years ago and to be honest I'm moving back to Edmonton. I just found more balance in my life. Toronto is nice but it's very costly and crowded. I am considering relocatiing back to Edmonton for a few rewsons. 1) the Healthcare is better, 2) Houses are cheaper and you get more for your money, 3) My daughter was more happy in school

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

Wow thank you so much for sharing your experiences ❤️❤️❤️

@cookingwithmyssbrown Ай бұрын

Niiiiice Sharing, thanks.

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching 😊😊😊❤️❤️

@cookingwithmyssbrown Ай бұрын

@@DiAndersons your are always welcome.

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

Appreciate you ❤️

@simsimz7517 Ай бұрын

New subscriber here. Int'l student in DC, BC thinking of moving to GP

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

Welcome to the family 😊❤️

@user-tk2tm5ce7m 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for this video, I find it very useful. Alicia is very beautiful.

@DiAndersons 2 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@sheryljohnson7069 Ай бұрын

Very informative and helpful to everyone watching ❤❤

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@jamaicasfiercest 28 күн бұрын

Great and insightful video. I want to move to AB but I’m a bit scared to do so as a single person.

@DiAndersons 23 күн бұрын

Why are you scared? No need to worry 😊

@jamaicasfiercest 21 күн бұрын

@@DiAndersons Thank you for the encouragement. I needed this.

@sizzlacalunji Ай бұрын

Started in the GTA 2018 and during COVID price just start gallop. We move to Ottawa as a result and if I knew better, I would have gone there first or Alberta but Jah had a plan for us here but will visit soon and I am an Engineer. Right now, my brother-In-law looking to forward and me have a cousin whey just finish school and me tell them, don’t look just in Ontario. Check out other places like Alberta.

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

Wow thank you so much for sharing 😊

@BlessGirlJoe Ай бұрын

What area in Ottawa one can find affordable house for rent?

@sizzlacalunji 23 күн бұрын

@@BlessGirlJoe depends on what you’re looking for. Haven’t looked at the market in 2-3yrs. Today I saw a 2bd rm TH for $1850 but that doesn’t seem to be the norm now. It was when I had moved here 🫤. What do you consider to be affordable?

@afroqueen9458 Ай бұрын

the is nothing to do in these small towns, but is Absolutely peace of mind and focus. You know what you want so is all on you nobody else

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

So true. But also home is where the heart is.

@jeseniaholness534 Ай бұрын

I’m currently moving out of Ontario for the same rent ridiculousness. I lived in a one bedroom basement unit for $1300 and wanted to move but I refused to pay upwards of $2000 for a small unit. It’s ridiculous and I’m not driving an hour to go to work because that’s the only way you could get slightly cheaper rent.

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

That’s crazy. Wow thank you so much for sharing.

@jeseniaholness534 Ай бұрын

@@DiAndersons no thank you! I’m currently on my journey to Edmonton, one day from arriving but thanks to your videos Grand Prairie is now on my list of places I’m considering in the near future to settle !

@MichaelSarkodie-lu7es Ай бұрын

Demz I’m coming to NWP Grande prairie to do practical nursing but I haven’t receive my visa yet. That Northwestern polytechnic grande prairie

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

Welcome In advance to Grande Prairie. Wishing you lots of success on your journey.

@shavaniahanna4585 Ай бұрын

That is the Nassau Bahamas traffic alot of vehicles

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

Wow 😮

@sansiascott2722 Ай бұрын

What she say about the rent and not be able to move without sky rocket rent scare me alot.

@KayKAyDezie Ай бұрын

I will wait for a follow up video in the Winter and then we can talk lol

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

I think if you live anywhere in Canada you are prepared for the winter. It really doesn’t matter where.

@KayKAyDezie Ай бұрын

Okay, I’m in Toronto and it’s been incredibly mild these past two winters in comparison to what we see in Alberta so that’s why I say that but hey, you’re right have to be prepared irregardless never know when you’ll get a bad one.

@growwithmelandlydi Ай бұрын

People in GTA are living pay check to pay check even with 80k salary. Cost of living is insane right now

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

Wow that’s really sad.

@bugattiveyron620 16 күн бұрын

90k year, and I live paycheck to paycheck, it's sad

@DiAndersons 16 күн бұрын

Wow that’s crazy. Make the move.

@clairesfitnesszone Ай бұрын

I feel like also saying Grande Prairie picked me lol!

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

You and me both 😊

@ronniechung6674 18 күн бұрын

It would be helpful if the price of house and profession was mentioned

@DiAndersons 16 күн бұрын

Noted.

@PA-vq2jt Ай бұрын

I lived in Grande Prairie a small town with not much to offer… do your research before moving please

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

Opinions tho. I also live in Grande Prairie and find lots to do. Everyone look for different things.

@melamela2247 Ай бұрын

Nice vedeo

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching

@SaconCw 4 күн бұрын

Want to know if hard to get jobs if must have a car because im start in over 😊

@DiAndersons 4 күн бұрын

Would definitely be convenient to have a car but it’s not a needs

@SaconCw 4 күн бұрын

Want move for job want to know what it like for renting jobs

@sansiascott2722 Ай бұрын

Taxes is very high in Alberta, the sales tax is low 5%

@user-jb6lv5bx3m 2 күн бұрын

Quebec is 15%

@PA-vq2jt Ай бұрын

Grande Prairie was once known as the most racist place in canada

@afroqueen9458 Ай бұрын

is but who cares, we making money haha😄

@DiAndersons Ай бұрын

Noted. Been here 5 years now and haven’t been lynched yet so I guess it’s not that bad.