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The original was posted on /r/edmonton by /u/Setting-Sea on 2024-09-11 17:36:11+00:00.

With so much negativity, animosity and complaints shared on this page just wanted to share some appreciation of the city I call home.

I grew up in Edmonton. Through my job i’ve lived in four different states and three different provinces. Lived in cities with millions of people, and cities with 1/10th of the population of Edmonton, lived in places that don’t go below +25° in January. All while being lucky enough to travel the world.

There is no place I’d rather retire and grow my family than Edmonton.

Everywhere in the world has good people and friendly people. But I have never seen it like Edmonton, even Calgary is not nearly as close. Everyone here wants to hold a door for you, let you go first, smile and say thank you or say “hello” when you walk past them on a trail.

My 82 year old mom lost control of her car in the middle of winter last year and by the time she called me she had 2 different guys there to see if they can pull her out. Any time you see someone broken down or looking in distress within 5 minutes you’ll see someone making sure they are okay.

Everywhere in the world has crime, drugs, issues, rising costs just like Edmonton but no where else has all the great people, businesses and lifestyle like Edmonton. Very happy to call this city home.