Help me, Looks like we are going to be moving to Sask (yorkton area) - Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community

lauren420 · 04-25-2011, 12:58 PM

So it looks like we are going to be moving to Saskatchewan in August, my Brother lives there and he is offering up his house (rent free) for a year, we can't say no to that, we are struggling here in toronto, rent is SUPER expensive (1,300$ a month) Whats it like living out there? Anyone have any helpfull links to places where a mom can meet new people? Am I going to hate it?

uncannycanuck · 05-17-2011, 12:38 PM

Well, I'm not in Yorkton (I'm in Saskatoon), but I'd say a year rent free sounds fabulous! Just get involved, and you'll be fine. If you're church people, they usually have programs and volunteer opportunities. If no-go on church, just look for other places in the community to help out. There are always ways to find some other moms to hang out with.

katesmash · 08-03-2011, 12:01 PM

I would just make sure that if you need to move out after 1 year, you get on a wait list (assuming you are renting again) ASAP. I don't know what it's like in Yorkton, but here the wait lists for housing is ridiculous!

lauren420 · 08-07-2011, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by katesmash

I would just make sure that if you need to move out after 1 year, you get on a wait list (assuming you are renting again) ASAP. I don't know what it's like in Yorkton, but here the wait lists for housing is ridiculous!

We are staying on our family farm, the house has been empty for 3 years,!! We can stay as long as we need, probably at least 5 years, after that, we are probably going to buy it from him!! We fly out on August 19th, and I can't wait!!!

amandajiggles · 08-07-2011, 07:01 AM

A friend of mine lives in Saskatoon.. she has a 4-5 year old girl? and a 4 month old little guy. She is constantly posting pics of them on facebook at the children's museum (they have a membership). She has made good friends with a couple of the moms there as well. They are constantly posting pics of play dates. Hope that helps! UGH.. Toronto rent! We're in Niagara but the rental prices are still outrageous. So happy that we finally were able to purchase a home of our own. Best of luck with the move! What a great brother you have!

MySonsClothBum · 10-22-2011, 09:08 PM

hows things going out there LAuren?

lauren420 · 10-30-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MySonsClothBum

hows things going out there LAuren?

It kinda sucks and its SUPER lonley

I miss my family and friends, and I dont know if I am cut out for county living, moving From T.O. to the middle of nowhere is a big change... The kids seem to love it though, so that is gooD!

tanyamelby · 11-02-2011, 10:13 PM

do you ever come to Regina at all???

ALovelyStart · 11-08-2011, 02:14 PM

He He He! I knew I knew your move sounded familiar! (on the other group!) lol Now I remember reading this when you first posted and thinking if I was still a Sask girl, I would help you feel at home! (hugs)

lauren420 · 11-09-2011, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ALovelyStart

He He He! I knew I knew your move sounded familiar! (on the other group!) lol Now I remember reading this when you first posted and thinking if I was still a Sask girl, I would help you feel at home! (hugs)

Hehe, thanks Michelle

04-25-2011, 12:58 PM	#1
lauren420 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Yorkton Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 5,828 Ratings: 161 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Help me, Looks like we are going to be moving to Sask (yorkton area) So it looks like we are going to be moving to Saskatchewan in August, my Brother lives there and he is offering up his house (rent free) for a year, we can't say no to that, we are struggling here in toronto, rent is SUPER expensive (1,300$ a month) Whats it like living out there? Anyone have any helpfull links to places where a mom can meet new people? Am I going to hate it? __________________ LAUREN:CD'ingBFingBWingKinda Crunchy SAHM To Sophie Dec 13 2005 and Dexter Sept 22 2008 WELCOME Abigail Dec 19th 2010 *"Quiet down cobwebs..dust go to sleep.. I am nursing my baby and babies don't keep.."*

05-17-2011, 12:38 PM	#2
uncannycanuck Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada Posts: 62 Ratings: 5 Feedback: 100%	Re: Help me, Looks like we are going to be moving to Sask (yorkton area) Well, I'm not in Yorkton (I'm in Saskatoon), but I'd say a year rent free sounds fabulous! Just get involved, and you'll be fine. If you're church people, they usually have programs and volunteer opportunities. If no-go on church, just look for other places in the community to help out. There are always ways to find some other moms to hang out with.

08-03-2011, 12:01 PM	#3
katesmash Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 8,598 Ratings: 89 Feedback: 100%	Re: Help me, Looks like we are going to be moving to Sask (yorkton area) I would just make sure that if you need to move out after 1 year, you get on a wait list (assuming you are renting again) ASAP. I don't know what it's like in Yorkton, but here the wait lists for housing is ridiculous! __________________ ~Katie~ married to Bryce mommy to Keira (5) & Ethan (2 1/2) Join me on SWAGBUCKS & search your way to free giftcards!

08-07-2011, 07:01 AM	#5
amandajiggles Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Niagara Falls, ON Posts: 740 Ratings: 24 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Help me, Looks like we are going to be moving to Sask (yorkton area) A friend of mine lives in Saskatoon.. she has a 4-5 year old girl? and a 4 month old little guy. She is constantly posting pics of them on facebook at the children's museum (they have a membership). She has made good friends with a couple of the moms there as well. They are constantly posting pics of play dates. Hope that helps! UGH.. Toronto rent! We're in Niagara but the rental prices are still outrageous. So happy that we finally were able to purchase a home of our own. Best of luck with the move! What a great brother you have!

10-22-2011, 09:08 PM	#6
MySonsClothBum Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,238 Ratings: 182 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Help me, Looks like we are going to be moving to Sask (yorkton area) hows things going out there LAuren?