Thanks for all the advice guys! I totally agree with trying to stay near the University as much as possible as it is a nice area of the city. I do have a small bit of experience with the city of Edmonton as I am there probably 6 or 7 times a year, was just curious as I haven't lived there since I was 5.
On the apartment front, the wife owns a cat, I am allergic to said cat haha... So I have relegated the cat to our garage for the time being so I don't stop breathing. I know it is ridiculous to continue owning a cat and I understand that over the next 7 or 8 years the stupid thing is going to limit our living situation but I am having a really tough time asking her to give it up. She adores the thing and it's one of those sacrifices that, for the time being, I can live with. Along with moving to a strange city where she knows practically no one, I just can't bring myself to tell her that she can't bring her kitty. So that leaves places with garages... Or I man up and tell her the cat has to go (being honest probably not going to happen).
Also realize that when I say around 1200 dollars for a budget we can realistically afford more if that happens to be what is needed. I have worked for a couple years now in a good position and she makes very good money. I just didn't realize it was so expensive up there.
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