[Hatter]

So I'm moving to Edmonton for school soon. I live in Medicine Hat at present, and wish I didn't have to leave. Here's hoping some CPers have experience in Siberia as I've only been there once in the past 10 years. I try not to venture north of Calgary if possible.

All that being said, I need some advice.

1) How do I best avoid being stabbed or shot at?
2) I'm unsure of where to look for a place to live. I'd prefer somewhere where its unlikely I'll be stabbed or shot.
3) Is there anything to do in Edmonton other than the mall and the terrible hockey team? I know there's fairly good nightlife to be had, but one can only do so much of that.
4) Why is everything made of concrete? It looks like the Soviet Union.

A couple of my questions are in jest, but I'd actually like some advice on good places for UofA students to live, and just general info about the city. If you have nothing to add, just bash Edmonton. I'm good with that too.

Thanks!