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Circa89 · 03-08-2007, 12:44 AM

C'mon I can be included can't I ????
I mean a true Calgarian is one who was born and raised here and then saw what the world had to offer and still moved back.
Me.
Born here, lived 18 years
1 year in France
3 years Vancouver
5 years various BC addresses including a degree from UVIC.

Moved back to Calgary for the past decade now and not looking to see what else the world has to offer because it is right here.

... But how do we know if we are really Calgarians unless we leave?
It takes a real Calgarian to live in the Cote D'Azure and still say Calgary is where it's at!

Daradon · 03-08-2007, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by PowerPlayoffs06

I bet renting in Midnapore was a nightmare... =P

Actually, the person we were renting from DID make it a nightmare. Wow, I could tell you some stories.

J pold · 03-08-2007, 01:45 AM

I am as Calgarian as you can get! 20 years strong

My Family where some of the first to settle in Alberta and many played a part in founding this great city

And my great uncle was Harry Hays!

Five-hole · 03-08-2007, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by J pold

I am as Calgarian as you can get! 20 years strong

My Family where some of the first to settle in Alberta and many played a part in founding this great city

And my great uncle was Harry Hays!

Nicely done. I am a 4th generation Albertan.

Regulator75 · 03-08-2007, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by J pold

And my great uncle was Harry Hays!

His house is massive, great location too.

ikaris · 03-08-2007, 04:27 AM

Born at the General Hospital. Been here for 24 years. Travelled to every continent expect for Australia (hopefully going to check it out this summer)

BlAcKNoVa · 03-08-2007, 06:43 AM

Pretty much born and raised in Calgary. Will be 27 years this August. From what my parents tell me, I lived in Airdre when I was 1 or 2 years old for a couple months or so.

Frank the Tank · 03-08-2007, 07:12 AM

Well don't I feel left out.....

Its Dodgeball at Nickle Juniour High all over again....

GrrlGoalie33 · 03-08-2007, 07:13 AM

Born at the Holy Cross and been here ever since. Couldn't imagine not being to see the mountains whenever I wanted.

Lived in Rundle, Castleridge, Riverbend, Lower Mount Royal, Coral Springs and now have a place to call my own in Falconridge.

Rathji · 03-08-2007, 07:51 AM

31 years minus about 14 months I spent in High River working at Cargill

boobaloo · 03-08-2007, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Circa89

C'mon I can be included can't I ????
I mean a true Calgarian is one who was born and raised here and then saw what the world had to offer and still moved back.
Me.
Born here, lived 18 years
1 year in France
3 years Vancouver
5 years various BC addresses including a degree from UVIC.

Moved back to Calgary for the past decade now and not looking to see what else the world has to offer because it is right here.

... But how do we know if we are really Calgarians unless we leave?
It takes a real Calgarian to live in the Cote D'Azure and still say Calgary is where it's at!

I'm with you on that. Born and raised, approaching 44 years, with the exception of when I lost my mind and moved to Lethbridge for 10 years. Been back 11 and it's like I never left. At least I'd prefer to think I never left. The only reminder I have of those 10 years is my kids.

rubecube · 03-08-2007, 08:38 AM

Born and raised here for 20 years. I was born at the Holy Cross and spent the first three years of my life in Millarville on an acreage. Other than that I've lived in about a dozen different places around the city and have only left to spend 6 months on Vancouver Island when I was about 5 years old.

Burninator · 03-08-2007, 08:58 AM

21 years. Born at the General. Lived in Rundle, Whitehorse and now Parkland. Have been thinking about leaving to work somewhere else for a year, but I am enjoying Calgary very much.

burn_baby_burn · 03-08-2007, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Circa89

... But how do we know if we are really Calgarians unless we leave?
It takes a real Calgarian to live in the Cote D'Azure and still say Calgary is where it's at!

So true. I don't care where anybody is from. You need to live outside of your home town, your home province, even your home country to truly get an appreciation for your home town.

I'm not a lifelong Calgarian. I was the 5th generation born here. And, ha ha, my mother was from Saskatchewan. I may not have lived in the city my whole life. But my roots and history run deep in this city. Not many Calgarians, or even life long Calgarians can go to Union Cemetary and visit the graves of their Great Great Grandfather, their Great Grandfather, and their Grandfather.

@theCBE · 03-08-2007, 09:25 AM

Born and raised in Calgary. I went to the U of A but I came back home at least once a month. Lived at home again for a couple years, now I am overseas again for school. I came home for Christmas.. but now I won't be home until August, it will be the longest I have every been away from Calgary. I miss it a lot. Once I am done here in about 15 months I will be back there to live.

troutman · 03-08-2007, 09:44 AM

1966-1986 Calgary (although born in Ottawa, family already settled here)
1986-1989 London, Ont, UWO (summers in CGY)
1989-1993 Vancouver, UBC and articling
1993-1998 Pentiction - 1st job
1998-present - Calgary

fanforever1986 · 03-08-2007, 09:49 AM

born and raised, on the playgrounds where i spent most of my days.

21 years almost now. Except for going away for school...but I dont see that counting.

hah · 03-08-2007, 09:50 AM

Born at the Holy Cross.

1967- 1987 Calgary
1987-1989 Toronto parts of the year
1989-1994 Calgary
1994-1999 Edmonton
2000 - Present Calgary

My dad was born in Calgary and my kids were born here.

Grew up in Kingsland, Kelvin Grove.

teamchachi · 03-08-2007, 09:52 AM

35 years and counting. Went to U of A for 3 years.

My Dad is a life long Calgarian and my Grandfather moved here when he was very young...

redforever · 03-08-2007, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Daradon

I get what you are saying, but there is a huge influx of people my age (25-30) from Sask and Maritimes etc with this new boom.

There's not many native Calgarians in ANY age bracket. At least proportionally or what you might expect in most cities.

Yes, I would suspect this latest influx is like it was around 1970 when I moved here from Saskatchewan. My children are 31 and 28, native Calgarians, both born at the Holy Cross hospital.

So I suppose it is like anything else, there is a 20 to 30 year cycle when the old becomes new again.