Our #2 son and his wife moved to Southern Alberta, a year ago this month, after 6 years in Yellowknife, NWT. Needless to say, it's a lot warmer, a lot longer in the new locale. They're on the prairie some 10km from Fort MacLeod, with the Rockies visible from their house, and in the company of 4 dogs and 3 cats. BC, Sask and Northern Alberta are having a rougher than usual summer, with little sign of rain in store...a tragic situation. Best of luck to you and Paul on the weight loss; with your active life style, I'm sure you'll achieve it in fine style.
Ian