PC Magazine - USA (2021-02)

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Access to major city: 50km from Toronto

If you’re looking to live within driving distance of Toronto but crave lower

housing prices and a small-town feel, two smaller population centers may be

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Both areas have been discovered by Hollywood; many television shows and

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8. COALDALE, AB
   Population: 8,215
   Lowest cost for gigabit broadband: $99
   Median income: $39,226
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   Lethbridge

A growing community just minutes away from the city of Lethbridge, Coaldale

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gardens, excellent schools for the kids, and an overall appreciation for small-

town living. The community council invested $5 million into the Northeast

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Beyond the schools, this place is a great option for families with many kid-

friendly attractions—the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre and the Gem of the West

Museum, for instance.

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