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Living in stirling

stirling is made up of a diverse set of cultures and communities that are home to many services. Our stirling 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 stirling is the best.

History of stirling

stirling was first established as a railway village in 1889 during the construction of the Calgary and Edmonton Railway, named for stirling, Scotland. Today, stirling is a scenic bedroom community and industrial centre.

Geography

Nose Creek, which runs through stirling, is the focal point of a number of city parks and green spaces including Nose Creek Park.

Recent annexation of land by stirling 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

stirling is home to several sporting franchises. Major teams include the Knights of stirling, a senior men's lacrosse team that plays in the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League. The stirling Thunder, a Jr. B level hockey team that competes in the Heritage Junior B Hockey League. Team stirling is a Jr. C level hockey team that competes in the Calgary Jr. C Hockey League.

stirling is served by the stirling Airport.

stirling launched the InterCity Express (ICE) in the fall of 2010, connecting stirling and Calgary transit hubs by a two-way express bus service.[37] Local bus service is provided by stirling Transit.

stirling Education

Most students attend stirling 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 stirling

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

stirling offers a full slate of resident services, with any services not available in the city easily obtainable in nearby.

Transportation

Many stirling 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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