Uu last reminder about the local way of thinking and a few notable differences between France and Alberta *:
- the "ghetto" the area at the junction of the northeast quadrant and southeast quadrant of the city, is often named in the media as the "ghetto Calgary. I said previously, must be done to make the sensational sales figures ... The reality of statistics is as follows: with an average annual income per household of $ 42,400 (27% below the city average) and crime rate of 36 ‰ (with the people) and 60 ‰ (with well) Greater Forest Lawn is regarded as the less frequent the city (with its neighbor Marlborough - Marlborough Park , which has better average incomes but higher crime rates). It is true that in raw numbers, this may concern: income 27% below the city average, 2.1 times of crime (property crime) was 7.2 times (with people) above average in the city. It is scary, and that is what the media count. There has read the articles in various local newspapers, and the many reactions of readers have read them, the north-east of the city, especially this junction NE-SE ( Greater Forest Lawn Marlborough and ), is totally an area of lawlessness. But beyond the sensational and gross, we must interpret: yes, the long-time Calgarians have long been a city devoid of (almost) all forms of crime, rising crime and this scares them. However, it is very small compared to American and European figures. There is NO area in Alberta, as Chene Sharp Ile-de-France, or Linkebeek Brussels. The communities with the highest crime rate in Calgary, are nothing less than that for the French references, popular districts (in a good sense), some even prefer the neighborhoods more "neat" because more alive.
- electric poles: Alberta (or is it that Calgary?) Has launched some time ago (I have no exact notion of the time) a campaign of burying electric son, and indeed the communities built for at least 20 years (or more) are of the same way. This is something that we had impresses, from France, or a similar campaign was launched a few years ago only. Another thing that was impressive, was the "minimum service" on the manhole, including communities in the most recent. After 1 year in a new community, we found that despite the low number of manholes, the flow was done properly. It is true that it rains much less here than in Paris, this must obviously play ... We were amused at once to compare the same with other parts, especially in BC, to see if this was a Canadian generality or Calgarian .*
- cheap finishes: it's a we read about quite often on blogs and other forums of expatriates immigrants: compared to homes french, Canadian houses are cheap . A common criticism in eastern Canada, is the sound insulation of apartment buildings. Having read all kinds of stories the above, we had some fears before arriving in Calgary. Our first apartment was in a tall building (21 floors?), Age 50 years. And the least we can say is that the insulation was nickel. 6 months later, same thing in our new apartment, located in a building of low height, age 30. So today, we stick to this version, generalize without either one way or the other. Having visited many houses ( showhomes , meals with friends, etc..) And even bought one, we now have a good idea of the quality workmanship of a home in Alberta (North American?). Made of wood, they are built faster, have better insulation in winter but hot in summer, and burn quickly in case of fire. It is therefore very different from the French houses built with concrete blocks, built to last, but less functional. Most French are critical of Canadian homes, most Canadians like their Canadian homes - everyone's opinion.
More generally, do not be surprised if we invest less in support of the Francophone community. We had been greatly aids our arrival in Calgary by the French, who themselves had already been helped to a French comes a year earlier, and the tone of the joke, they told us they now pass the baton, it was our turn. It's done, and the relay is going on. We turn now to the people with whom we have built a solid foundation, and with whom we share priceless moments, and enjoy our new life, that we enjoy:) And strongly Noel! :) *
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