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Originally Posted by djsFlames
Honestly mindblowing that more american players don't see Calgary as second home material.
Literally nominated most livable city in North America.
But ok, go back to your air polluted, densely populated, gun violence riddled place of origin without a mountain or decent sized hill.
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It just depends where in the US. Like any country, some places are much more livable than others. I couldn't live in the Southern US. For me that's not my vibe at all. I lived in Alberta for 24 years (Calgary was 5 years or so of that timeline). I've lived in California for the past 12 years. Certain things that can't even be controlled that are a big difference is the weather. The weather where I live in California is pleasant all year around. In the entire week there might be 2 weeks where it gets really hot. That versus 5 months or so of cold weather takes a toll.
When I lived in Canada I absolutely loved it and I will always be Canadian forever. But when you move to or grow up in a place like California, and then you go back to Alberta you see the difference, and I'm not surprised players want to leave. I'm not knocking Alberta, it's my home and I grew up there. But there is just a lot more opportunity here, things to do, etc and as aforementioned the weather. No question as you mentioned in certain parts of the country gun control or no scenery is there. That's why I picked where I did. Places like Detroit, etc there is a lot of crime per capita and overall it's just depressing in my opinion to be there. Every country has it's flaws and areas that might not be for everyone.
Honestly at the end of the day there is no right or wrong. People just need to be where they feel the most comfortable. It's a preference thing.