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Living in larkspur_west
larkspur_west is made up of a diverse set of cultures and communities that are home to many services.
Our larkspur_west 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 larkspur_west is the best.
History of larkspur_west
larkspur_west was first established as a railway village in 1889 during the construction of the Calgary and Edmonton Railway, named for larkspur_west, Scotland. Today, larkspur_west is a scenic bedroom community and industrial centre.
Geography
Nose Creek, which runs through larkspur_west, is the focal point of a number of city parks and green spaces including Nose Creek Park.
Recent annexation of land by larkspur_west 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
larkspur_west is home to several sporting franchises. Major teams include the Knights of larkspur_west, a senior men's lacrosse team that plays in the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League. The larkspur_west Thunder, a Jr. B level hockey team that competes in the Heritage Junior B Hockey League. Team larkspur_west is a Jr. C level hockey team that competes in the Calgary Jr. C Hockey League.
larkspur_west is served by the larkspur_west Airport.
larkspur_west launched the InterCity Express (ICE) in the fall of 2010, connecting larkspur_west and Calgary transit hubs by a two-way express bus service.[37] Local bus service is provided by larkspur_west Transit.
larkspur_west Education
Most students attend larkspur_west 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 larkspur_west
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
larkspur_west offers a full slate of resident services, with any services not available in the city easily obtainable in nearby.
Transportation
Many larkspur_west 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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