February 27, 2020 Update:Â
After the launch of the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, Claresholm, AB received 4,600 applications from around the world. Currently, the town only has 3,800 permanent citizens. If all of the applications were approved Claresholm would more than double. However, there are still very strict immigration rules in play. You must meet all of the federal requirements for immigration and then be selected by Claresholm, AB. At the moment, Claresholm plans on selecting twenty applicants and their families for the first year. They do plan on expanding the number of applicants they pick during the next two years of the program. The applicants would be picked for entry level jobs in various companies about town, including food production at the El Molino food production plant which is experiencing staffing shortages. Although many companies are excited about the program, there are those who feel that Claresholm should be hiring workers already in the city. However, the companies looking to hire say these people are not applying for the open positions that need to be filled.
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Located in lush grasslands, Claresholm offers immigrants an unique opportunity to settle in the south of Alberta. It was selected as one of the cities for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program launched in the spring of 2019. Learn more about what makes living in Claresholm so great!
Where Is Claresholm?
Claresholm is located in Southern Alberta, Canada. It is home to approximately 3,780 people. Claresholm is situated half-way between Calgary and Lethbridge on Highway 2. This highway serves as the main economic corridor in Alberta. Calgary is an hour north of Claresholm and Lethbridge an hour south.
Life in Claresholm:
Education:Â
For primary and secondary education, the Livingstone Range School Division is the school board. Learn more about primary and secondary education in Claresholm. Claresholm location makes it an ideal place for post-secondary education. Students have access to the University of Calgary to the north and eleven other colleges in the Calgary area. Heading the other direction, students can study at the University of Lethbridge or Lethbridge college.
Employment:Â
The Claresholm economy is primarily focused on business, retail, manufacturing, public administration, transportation and utilities. Due to its location on Highway 2, there has been a growth food processing lately. There is an expanding industrial park in Claresholm whose market area extends to Calgary in the north. The major employers in Claresholm are: El Molino Foods, Livingstone Range School Div. No 68, Calgary Health Region, Claresholm Center for Mental Health and Addictions and Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre.
Health Care:Â
The Claresholm Medical Clinic serves the community as the local office for doctors. There is also the Claresholm General Hospital which has a 24 hour emergency room. There are centers for long term care, senior care, addiction centers and mental health facilities. Learn how to apply for health care coverage.Â
Housing :Â
The average house for a house in Claresholm is $194,900 CAD. Learn more about Claresholm housing.
Cost of Living:Â
The cost of living is really important to consider when moving to Claresholm. Alberta has one of the most competitive tax environments in North America. In Claresholm the only sales tax is the Federal GST (5%). Many of the essential costs of living, i.e food, utilities and transportation, are lower than the urban centers nearby. Learn more about the cost of living in Claresholm.
Activities:Â
Claresholm has numerous recreational options for citizens. There are several sporting venues in the city including: the Claresholm arena, the curling rink, the skateboarding park and the Claresholm Aquatic Centre. There are many walking paths in the west side of Claresholm and two near by provincial parks: Chain Lakes Provincial Park and Willow Creek Provincial Park. There are fourteen different churches in Claresholm. For children and teenagers there are 4-H agriculture clubs, Scouts and Guides.
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