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Central Alberta, Canada
Newcomer Stories

Real journeys to a real new home.

First-person stories from internationally educated professionals, families and entrepreneurs who chose Central Alberta - the wins, the wobbles, and what they wish they'd known on day one.

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85+

Stories collected

42

Countries of origin

91%

Would do it again

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Newcomer Stories - Voices from Red Deer

Newcomers living in Red Deer share what settling in was really like - finding their way, building connections and becoming part of the community. A series by the Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership (RDLIP), shared with permission.

More on RDLIP's YouTube channel

Why we collect them

Because the data is true - but stories convince.

Our newcomers tell the same story 85 different ways: affordable, welcoming, and full of room to build. We let them say it themselves.

  • Filmed in mother-tongue with English subtitles
  • Updated quarterly
  • Co-produced with settlement partners
"I came expecting cold winters. What I didn't expect was how warm the people would be. My kids call this home now - and so do I."

Aanya R.

RN · Red Deer Regional Hospital

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