Newcomers Edition Meet Laura

Laura Jones is a bit of a rebel.

When she retired, she didn’t move to one of the usual destinations.

She chose Edmonton, thanks to its affordable real estate market and quality of living. 

Every year, the city welcomes thousands of newcomers from across Alberta, Canada and around the world. More than 175,000 people have moved to the city since 2016—with more than 100,000 arriving over the last two years alone. 

Here’s Laura’s story.