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Living in akenside
akenside is made up of a diverse set of cultures and communities that are home to many services.
Our akenside communities are part of what makes Alberta such a great place to live, with small, rural towns home of only a few hundred people, to our 2 major cities, Calgary and Edmonton, with populations of over 1 million each. Each have their own unique character and many opportunities for work.
While Alberta is Canada’s fourth-most populous province, it is also the fourth largest, which means it is never hard to escape into nature.
There are many places you could live, each with its own unique character, and opportunities for work across the province but living in akenside is the best.
History of akenside
akenside was first established as a railway village in 1889 during the construction of the Calgary and Edmonton Railway, named for akenside, Scotland. Today, akenside is a scenic bedroom community and industrial centre.
Geography
Nose Creek, which runs through akenside, is the focal point of a number of city parks and green spaces including Nose Creek Park.
Recent annexation of land by akenside to the south, coupled with recent expansion of Calgary's city limits in July 2007, have placed the two cities' boundaries within only a few kilometres of each other.
Sports
akenside is home to several sporting franchises. Major teams include the Knights of akenside, a senior men's lacrosse team that plays in the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League. The akenside Thunder, a Jr. B level hockey team that competes in the Heritage Junior B Hockey League. Team akenside is a Jr. C level hockey team that competes in the Calgary Jr. C Hockey League.
akenside is served by the akenside Airport.
akenside launched the InterCity Express (ICE) in the fall of 2010, connecting akenside and Calgary transit hubs by a two-way express bus service.[37] Local bus service is provided by akenside Transit.
akenside Education
Most students attend akenside school from early September to late June. A wide range of schools are available, such as public, Catholic, Francophone, charter, and private, offering innovative programs such as home education, online schools, and alternative programs.
Provincial tests ensure that the highest standards are maintained. These tests also allow teachers and parents to determine how students are doing and what help they may need.
Health Care in akenside
Alberta has no health insurance premiums, but you must register. Most people living and working in Alberta get free access to medical clinics or hospitals and most medical services covered under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan.
Shopping and Services
akenside offers a full slate of resident services, with any services not available in the city easily obtainable in nearby.
Transportation
Many akenside own a vehicle. To drive a car, truck, or van, you need a driver’s licence, insurance, and registration for your vehicle.
Exchange a driver's licence from outside Alberta
Many cities have transit systems with public buses, while Calgary and Edmonton also have train transit systems.
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