I lived and worked in Edmonton and Calgary for about 8 years before moving to London (UK) and I can confidently say that I have no intention of ever going back.

I lived and worked in Edmonton and Calgary for about 8 years before moving to London (UK) and I can confidently say that I have no intention of ever going back. To me, those two cities are exemplars for the concept of 'soul-less glass and steel altars to capitalism'. They're now even more desolate as millennials such as myself left for better opportunities. I also agree with other commenters that the politics there are toxic, and very much stuck in the past. I wish the best for everybody remaining there, hopefully they can transition to a more sustainable economic model and excise the regressive, entitled political culture that's sprung forth from decades of unbridled decadence.