Life on the Prairies

Life on the Prairies

Hey, I've got some questions for you. Are you done living in an overcrowded city where housing is unaffordable, commutes are too long, and your quality of life is not quite what you expected it to be? Are you thinking of relocating or even emigrating to get away from it all? If you said yes, look no further, my friend. You have found the podcast where you will learn about affordable communities that hosts a quality of life that is second to none. Join me as I speak to people from across the beautiful prairies who have made this part of Canada their home and at the same time discover career opportunities, recreational activities and other reasons that make living on the Prairies so great. If this sounds like something that sparks your interest, then stick around. I am your host, Lindsay Rubeniuk, and you are listening to Life on the Prairies. (Formally known as Immigration on the Canadian Prairies)

Episodes

S5 Ep7: What Should You Consider When Immigrating Or Relocating

September 24, 2024 • 22 mins
If you are looking to immigrate to Canada or relocate from a major urban center to a smaller community then press play. In "Let's find your Canadian town" podcast series. We look at what some people never consider and that is the importance of the "great outdoors" as well as we review the benefits of living in an affordable town. 

Sure my podcast covers immigration issues and pathways but I truly feel there is a lack ...
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S5 Ep6: How To Strategically Use A LMIA in Canada

July 19, 2024 • 32 mins
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S5 Ep5: Canada's Rural Immigration Pilot - Is your prairie community ready?

June 10, 2024 • 25 mins
Join me as I take an in-depth look at the IRCC's Rural Community Immigration Pilot specifically the Call For Proposals (CFP). This episode is great for those communities interested in applying and those newcomers who want to know how this initiative will work.

I will walk through each of the topics within the CFP and provide a bit of insight into how immigration works, why this will benefit rural communities and get ...
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S5 Ep4: Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund

May 23, 2024 • 40 mins
How can you grow your community with just volunteers? How can economic development be accomplished with very limited to no government support,  funding or paid staff? Well, let us tell you how we did it!

Find out how the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund assisted over 200 people (67 families) in less than two years to move to the community of Dauphin solely through business and volunteer support. Join me as I speak to P...
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S5 Ep3: What is an International School doing in a rural prairie town anyway?

May 9, 2024 • 39 mins
Why is housing so cheap & still there is lots of opportunity in Hazlet?  Why invest in this region? Why move here? Why immigrate here? So many questions yet the answers can be found in this podcast! 

Lindsay Alban loves rural life and living in her hometown, Hazlet,  but she wants to share this all with you! Did you know Hazlet is home for many international students from around the world, join us as she speaks ab...
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S5 Ep2: The Ultimate Advice from a Retired Successful Immigrant on the Prairies.

April 24, 2024 • 34 mins
There is no one I have met yet that could provide better advice than what it is like to not only live and work on the Prairies but now to retire here too. Join me as I chat with Ms. Frances Stewart about her very successful life living in a rural town. What she says may just surprise you, as it is not who you know but what you, as a person has to offer,  could make all the difference. Her daughter, Carol Stewart, also joins us...
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S5 Ep1: Alberta is Calling You!

April 4, 2024 • 13 mins
Hi everybody, and welcome to a new era of my podcast, now known as "Life on the Prairies"! (Formally Immigration on the Canadian Prairies)

In this episode, I would like to introduce you to the province of Alberta, and talk about the many benefits of living in this amazing province!

Music
"Fresh Breeze" by Stwee Audio
"The Time It Takes" by Kayla Luky
https://kaylaluky.bandcamp.com/album/...
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S4 Ep2: Municipal Government, Immigrants & Business: A Proven Economic Development Strategy

November 3, 2022 • 15 mins
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S4 Ep1: Why immigrants are important to rural Health Care!

October 6, 2022 • 15 mins
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S3 Ep5: The Immigration Strategy That Can Save Your Business

May 5, 2022 • 17 mins
If your business is short on skilled workers or if you are an international graduate in Canada with a PGWP than perhaps you should connect with each other. A Post-Graduate Worker Permit is permitted to those individuals who have come to Canada and successfully completed a college or university program. People who hold a PGWP are hard-working and driven people who would love to stay and work in Canada. Seeing that businesses th...
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S3 Ep4: What makes your community so special?

March 31, 2022 • 16 mins
What makes your community so special? Why should a new family from overseas relocate to your community when there are so many to chose from?

It's often more than a list of services and employment opportunities...Join Lindsay as she discusses what is also needed in the equation to have a successful start to retaining new comers in your prairie town.

Immigration & Community Development 100thmeridianimmigr...
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S3 Ep3: Ukraine's Invasion - Canada's Response March 2022

March 8, 2022 • 15 mins
How to submit a visitor visa from Ukraine guide: mcusercontent.com/788758043a2064f70ceb507ce/files/4b4ff8a4-212e-990a-40f3-76eb7cd23901/How_to_Apply_for_an_Urgent_Visitor_Visa_to_Canada_from_Ukraine_Guide_3MARCH2022.pdf?fbclid=IwAR09cTwJ0Ps2VLjxv7VL6qoeEgI9ov0oNLfmrkKdzBsifH8J5pK8SZiPjgs

Crisis Telephone Line for IRCC (Ukraine Crisis) IRCC has previously established a dedicated service channel for Ukraine immigration...
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S3 Ep2: Your Immigration Avatar

March 1, 2022 • 15 mins
Has your community been struggling with their marketing specifically to newcomers or immigrants? Have you ever thought of creating an IIA? What is an IIA? How will developing an IIA assist your community in its immigration marketing strategy? 
Grab your pen & paper, some community members and let's get started! Oh ya if you are a newcomer or an immigrant interested in moving to the prairies you will be interested in th...
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S3 Ep1: Preparing Your Community For Immigration

February 22, 2022 • 12 mins
Alright rural Canadian towns! We are calling all municipal councillors, staff, economic developers and business owners living on the Prairies! Let us look together at the importance of immigration to your town! 

Did you know that by 2025, Canada will be 100% reliant on immigration to grow its economy?
Did you know Canada's goal is to immigrate between 400 000 to 450 000 immigrants per yea...
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S2 Ep7: Top Immigration Advice for 2021

December 21, 2021 • 16 mins
Here’s my top five pieces of advice I want to leave for you. Including career advice, immigration programs of 2021 & everything a skilled worker or perspective International student should know.  Grab a coffee , tea, or listen while you are driving or commuting.

Thank you so much listening and looking forward to being back January of 2022.

100th Meridian Immigration email
immigration@100meridian.ca ...
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S2 Ep6: The City of Creatives, Festivals & Entrepreneurs - Dauphin, Manitoba

December 7, 2021 • 17 mins
Dauphin was featured as one of Canada’s top 10 prime adventure towns, “where the grass really is greener” in the March 2007 issue of Explore Magazine. And why not? Surrounded by rich farmland and natural beauty, it is in the heart of the Parkland region. Just 300 km from Winnipeg, or 35 minutes by daily scheduled flights, Dauphin is a prime year-round destination with diverse nature-based attractions, a rich culture and histor...
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S2 Ep5: Basics of Express Entry

November 30, 2021 • 18 mins
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S2 Ep4: What is LMIA and How to Find LMIA Jobs in Canada

November 23, 2021 • 20 mins
Foreign Skilled Workers and Importance of Labour Market Impact Assessments

In this episode learn all about how foreign skilled worker jobs are born from positive Labour Market Impact Assessments, what is the process, what are the 8 streams of a lmia, and what role you as a Foreign Worker plays in this process. Further Lindsay Rubeniuk will provide you with a great resource of where to find all current &a...
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S2 Ep3: Research: The Key to Your International Student Success

November 16, 2021 • 13 mins
Five items every Skilled Immigrant to Canada should have!

Canadian Study Permit Guide

100th Meridian Immigration email

Job Bank of Canada (Career Planning)
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S2 Ep2: The First Step for an International Student

November 9, 2021 • 15 mins
Alright you want to be an international student and you want to come to Canada to study! Good, so pick a school and go, right? Everything will just fall into place correct? You can just pay $30000 on average to a school that some agent you don’t even know says is great . You then will arrive, go to school and wowla you will graduate with a post-secondary education and get a great job – no problem. WELL NOT SO FAST MY FRIEND…....
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