I have lived in Lethbridge for 44 years (born and raised) and not that I want more people moving here but I have a few extra things that are awesome about it: 1 - He touched on it here just a little but as my name implies I love to run and we have THE BEST trail system of any city I have ever been too and the best part is they are literally right in the smack dab middle of our city. You can get to trails from the west side, north side (Pavan Park is amazing) and these are seriously world class running trails. The trails up by the college....oh my goodness. I have been running these coulees for 25 years and I'm still finding new trails. 2 - This is a bit of a sub category of number 1 but wildlife. When I go running first of all it's like my own private trails because very few people use them but the wildlife is crazy. Tons of dear, porcupines, coyotes, rabbits, snakes, the list goes on and on. 3 - It's a big city in a small package. By this I mean we have everything a city like Calgary has but from one end of the city to the other is 15 minutes max. I joke with my colleagues in Vancouver that my daily commute to work is either 11 or 12 minutes depending on if I hit "the light". 4 - It's cheap. I have no idea how people live in large cities. We get paid the same here and it's half the price. Enough said. 5 - Like he said in this video we are so close to everything. An hour from the mountains, an hour from many lakes, etc. etc. 6 - Everything Retail (Costco, Walmart, Superstore, Homesense, etc. etc.) is all heavily congested down at the south end. I love this because so long as I stay out of that area of the city it's like I live in a small town. When I want to go "full shopping" I can head down there and get into it but 90% of the time I leave that area of the city for my wife:) 7 - We know what we have here and we don't brag about it. I'm actually breaking the unwritten rule by writing this:) 8 - We have an amazing YMCA leisure center on the west side of the city. Wave pool, waterslides, climbing wall (in the pool) diving board, certain nights of the week they have this big blow up thing in the pool, huge gym, kids play area, rinks, etc. etc. We live right by it so maybe I'm a bit bias but it's brand new and way too much fun for our family. OK but there has to be some negatives right...and there are a few: 1 - It can get a bit windy in the spring. This is also a bit of a positive as it's what delivers are great climate and very little snow (that stays) but if you are not used to the wind it can throw you a bit at first. It dies right down by summer though so it's not a big deal. On a positive note I once read that we have the 9th best wind surfing in the world out at Keho Lake (20 minutes away). So if you like kite or windsurfing this could be the place for you:) 2 - We don't have many of the big name chain restaurants. We don't have Red Lobster or a chilies, or anything like that. Not sure why the big chains haven't come here yet but I'm sure they will soon. We do have a Keg though....so at least we have that:) 3 - It's not the best city (but where is?) for biking for your commute. It's not horrible but it could certainly be better. Note- You may read that we have a bit of a crime problem here but what city doesn't and it certainly hasn't effected me to this point (I hope I didn't just jinx myself). Overall I wouldn't hesitate to move here. I was raised here and I'm currently raising my two kids here and I love it. Some day if my kids bail we will probably follow them but otherwise I will die here:)
Thanks..for that comment . I'm most likely moving that way from Vancouver Island. (Real estate is overpriced here now) I'm a kiteboarder so im really looking forward keho Oldman dam st Mary's. The ymca also really intrest me and my family.
I have read about the crime. I am relocating to Alberta from Kanata, a suburb of Ottawa. I am not " woke " and more conservative in view points. I hear political news all the time and people know people " on the Hill " so you find out even how more corrupt and wasteful our government is. I am wondering if there are areas of Lethbridge that are not the best to live in. I am looking to buy . How good is the public transit ?
Hey Bonny, It might be best to send me an e mail kurtis@reoneteam.ca or you can give me a call 403-892-6991. Basically, every neighbourhood in Lethbridge is fairly similar, but there are some areas near the core/northside that are less desirable. send me a message and we can chat more.
We are planning to move down there in Lethbridge but I still having a second thought if is it the best decesion that I ever make and it wouldn't me make regret in the longrun because I live here in Ontario Toronto to be specific. Because one of the PRO's that I saw in Lethbridge is the housing prices is way better compared here in Ontario. How about the criteria for an employment or job status there, is it good or bad?
Hello u,am planning to come to Lethbridge for fall 2023 as an international students with my family,I hope it's cool for us and can my hubby find job in Lethbridge
Yes it is! I am making a video about Lethbridge myths lol the crime rate is high, mostly from petty crimes. I found an article from the police chief that states the the crime rate vs how safe a city isn’t correlated. Lethbridge is super safe
I’m from Edmonton I live in lethbridge . Edmonton has way more crime and shootings and way more gangs I love lethbridge I’m done with Edmonton. Too many damn catalytic convert crime in Edmonton too it’s annoying
I have lived in Lethbridge for 44 years (born and raised) and not that I want more people moving here but I have a few extra things that are awesome about it:
1 - He touched on it here just a little but as my name implies I love to run and we have THE BEST trail system of any city I have ever been too and the best part is they are literally right in the smack dab middle of our city. You can get to trails from the west side, north side (Pavan Park is amazing) and these are seriously world class running trails. The trails up by the college....oh my goodness. I have been running these coulees for 25 years and I'm still finding new trails.
2 - This is a bit of a sub category of number 1 but wildlife. When I go running first of all it's like my own private trails because very few people use them but the wildlife is crazy. Tons of dear, porcupines, coyotes, rabbits, snakes, the list goes on and on.
3 - It's a big city in a small package. By this I mean we have everything a city like Calgary has but from one end of the city to the other is 15 minutes max. I joke with my colleagues in Vancouver that my daily commute to work is either 11 or 12 minutes depending on if I hit "the light".
4 - It's cheap. I have no idea how people live in large cities. We get paid the same here and it's half the price. Enough said.
5 - Like he said in this video we are so close to everything. An hour from the mountains, an hour from many lakes, etc. etc.
6 - Everything Retail (Costco, Walmart, Superstore, Homesense, etc. etc.) is all heavily congested down at the south end. I love this because so long as I stay out of that area of the city it's like I live in a small town. When I want to go "full shopping" I can head down there and get into it but 90% of the time I leave that area of the city for my wife:)
7 - We know what we have here and we don't brag about it. I'm actually breaking the unwritten rule by writing this:)
8 - We have an amazing YMCA leisure center on the west side of the city. Wave pool, waterslides, climbing wall (in the pool) diving board, certain nights of the week they have this big blow up thing in the pool, huge gym, kids play area, rinks, etc. etc. We live right by it so maybe I'm a bit bias but it's brand new and way too much fun for our family.
OK but there has to be some negatives right...and there are a few:
1 - It can get a bit windy in the spring. This is also a bit of a positive as it's what delivers are great climate and very little snow (that stays) but if you are not used to the wind it can throw you a bit at first. It dies right down by summer though so it's not a big deal. On a positive note I once read that we have the 9th best wind surfing in the world out at Keho Lake (20 minutes away). So if you like kite or windsurfing this could be the place for you:)
2 - We don't have many of the big name chain restaurants. We don't have Red Lobster or a chilies, or anything like that. Not sure why the big chains haven't come here yet but I'm sure they will soon. We do have a Keg though....so at least we have that:)
3 - It's not the best city (but where is?) for biking for your commute. It's not horrible but it could certainly be better.
Note- You may read that we have a bit of a crime problem here but what city doesn't and it certainly hasn't effected me to this point (I hope I didn't just jinx myself).
Overall I wouldn't hesitate to move here. I was raised here and I'm currently raising my two kids here and I love it. Some day if my kids bail we will probably follow them but otherwise I will die here:)
Good info thanks
Well said sir , I bail my sons to move in lethbridge, and I’m successful at this point of our moving. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks..for that comment . I'm most likely moving that way from Vancouver Island. (Real estate is overpriced here now) I'm a kiteboarder so im really looking forward keho Oldman dam st Mary's. The ymca also really intrest me and my family.
I have read about the crime. I am relocating to Alberta from Kanata, a suburb of Ottawa. I am not " woke " and more conservative in view points. I hear political news all the time and people know people " on the Hill " so you find out even how more corrupt and wasteful our government is. I am wondering if there are areas of Lethbridge that are not the best to live in. I am looking to buy . How good is the public transit ?
Hey Bonny, It might be best to send me an e mail kurtis@reoneteam.ca or you can give me a call 403-892-6991. Basically, every neighbourhood in Lethbridge is fairly similar, but there are some areas near the core/northside that are less desirable. send me a message and we can chat more.
I live in Lethbridge too
Awesome!
We will definitely use you as our realtor. Really great personality and great videos that help us make our decisions on moving there.
Thanks so much, be sure to send me an e mail! kurtis@reoneteam.ca
@@kurtishawkins sounds great. Thanks. Ryan
Thanks for Sharing Beautiful Facts & Info in this video.😊
No Lethbridge in 50th place on most crime invited city on EARTH ik that coz I live in Lethbridge
My family is moving to Lethbridge by September I wish it will favor us down here
I’m sure it will!
I will also like to engage in real estate with you but that’s when I come to Lethbridge
Wow
Sir what about part time jobs for international students in Lethbridge??
Is there vacancies in Lethbridge kindly tell me ??
What about the Rattlesnakes 😊
they are in the coulees for sure... you have to be aware :)
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I used to live in Lethbridge and we are thinking of moving back to here or Calgary....but why are the house taxes so expensive in Lethbridge?
Compared to other cities, we have much less density and cheaper houses. So percentage wise, taxes to have to be higher
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Nice content. How is the rental market in Lethbridge ? Can we expect break even for the monthly mortgage !
Absolutely, break even is pretty easy to find. But can be difficult to turn a profit right now with interest rates
We are planning to move down there in Lethbridge but I still having a second thought if is it the best decesion that I ever make and it wouldn't me make regret in the longrun because I live here in Ontario Toronto to be specific. Because one of the PRO's that I saw in Lethbridge is the housing prices is way better compared here in Ontario. How about the criteria for an employment or job status there, is it good or bad?
Hello u,am planning to come to Lethbridge for fall 2023 as an international students with my family,I hope it's cool for us and can my hubby find job in Lethbridge
Do not come here it sucks and boring
Best of luck!
@yusuf connect me we are also planning.. Inbox me
Hi Yusuf I'm also planning to move to lethbridge for fall 2023 with my family, I will connect u now. Tnx
@@royaltyfoodnaija8856 u can sis
Hi, does it snow in Lethbridge ? If so, how many snow days are there in a year ?
Yes it does, but snows less than anywhere else in alberta - the snow doesnt "usually" last long.. but it does snow for sure.
@@kurtishawkins9822 how many snow days in a year approximately ?
Should I move to Lethbridge?
what are you waiting for?
@@THE_ELKVHow come?
Be prepared to pay very high property taxes.
@@maxwell3892 More than Calgary's?
I’m looking for the nice house close to all amenities
Send me an e mail kurtis@reoneteam.ca or text me 403 892 6991
Is Lethbridge safe. The crime rate seems to high when I search it on Google
Yes it is! I am making a video about Lethbridge myths lol the crime rate is high, mostly from petty crimes. I found an article from the police chief that states the the crime rate vs how safe a city isn’t correlated. Lethbridge is super safe
@@kurtishawkins Totally agree with this. I am living here in Lethbridge and really find the people here very nice. Really a safe place to live.
This is what I'm seeing/reading in news and articles online :(
I’m from Edmonton I live in lethbridge . Edmonton has way more crime and shootings and way more gangs I love lethbridge I’m done with Edmonton. Too many damn catalytic convert crime in Edmonton too it’s annoying