Yeah, the launch is the biggest difference, and maybe you get .1 seconds better response, but driving a FF is certainly doable in Calgary and area. As blackarcher said, style may differ slightly, but overall is still manageable. Tires are more important than AWD vs FF debate. The main time you may have an edge in AWD is when there's slushy snow or on wet ice when your vehicle is starting from a standstill.
My car lasted to about 268k and last I checked, the guy who bought it from me still had it on the road (Was an FF, not AWD, about 15 years old). I'd personally keep the subie and keep driving it until it bites the dust or hits a big repair you don't want to pay for.
I personally would also spend time to research that 07 Forester and see what the major issues on that year/model is to decide whether to hold or sell. If the issues suck, sell. If issues are minor, keep.
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