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02-13-2013, 06:15 PM
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Got a job offer from Hinton, need some info
Fellow Members,
Is anybody from Hinton? I'm just wondering how's the hunting, fishing, quading in the area. Also need info about housing, schools, weather, etc..
Any info will be appreciated!
Thanks!
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02-13-2013, 10:24 PM
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Outdoor stuff is all good. Housing is relatively expensive, schools about the same as anywhere, weather is good, shopping type stuff sucks big time. Town is not to business friendly.
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02-13-2013, 11:40 PM
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The town stinks
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02-14-2013, 08:03 PM
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Outdoor pursuits are outstanding.
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02-14-2013, 08:08 PM
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For sure need to factor the prevailing winds when buying a home here.
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02-14-2013, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Hun-Ter
Fellow Members,
Is anybody from Hinton? I'm just wondering how's the hunting, fishing, quading in the area. Also need info about housing, schools, weather, etc..
Any info will be appreciated!
Thanks!
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Hinton is a nice place for any outdoorsmen. Not sure about schools but I think housing is good and prices are decent.
But there is a bad stink to the town. I think it come from the pulp mill and being as the town sits in a bit of a valley, the stench just seems to hang around but you will get used to it.
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02-14-2013, 08:12 PM
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For sure need to factor the prevailing winds when buying a home here.
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ie - West of the mill
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02-14-2013, 08:33 PM
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The town stinks
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About the only downside to that place.  But then, not nearly as bad as it was at one time.
Grizz
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02-15-2013, 08:59 AM
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For sure need to factor the prevailing winds when buying a home here.
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West of town would be my suggestion, or Brule.
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02-15-2013, 09:24 AM
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hunting and fishing used to be a lot better in my opinion.quadding has been curtailed some .land and housing is above average ,specially land .defenitely try to find a place to the west of the mill .then again after17 years I'm still here and don't plan to go anywhere maybe also because of my awesome grandkids 
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02-15-2013, 09:27 AM
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the wife just reminded me.food is a lot more expensiv than most other places  gas is higher too
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02-17-2013, 01:22 PM
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Thank you very much for everybody for all the information.
Looks like it is hard to find a place to rent, but I keep looking.
I may see some of you soon 
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02-17-2013, 02:03 PM
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yes the smell is bad from the pulp mill .
But my father retired from cardinal river coal mine and he made a good living i liked it there but again the smell was bad . i prefered to live in the valley than on the hill good luck with your new job
ps hope your an oilers fan
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02-17-2013, 03:32 PM
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Framed a house there a few years ago. F&W put out a bulletin to keep ours eyes open for a Grizz that was roaming the town. My kind of place. .
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02-19-2013, 08:08 PM
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Thank you Gents!
I'm desperately trying to find a housing there and it seems to be impossible!
I talked to real estate companies, several apartment companies and NOTHING!!
Many houses for sale, but can't find anything for rent.
If anyone has something I'd appreciate it!.
We need at least 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom house, condo or apartment with a little bigger than average rooms, since we got a king and a queen bedroom set.
Any lead would be greatly appreciated!
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02-19-2013, 10:16 PM
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if your debating buying i would buy sooner than later. another big coal mine going in. oil and gas has more than doubled and is going to keep growing fast. great place to make some money on housing.
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02-19-2013, 10:23 PM
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Downside.
The mill pumps raw effluent into the river so don't eat the fish from there. Boating downstream can really stink when the dioxin muck is released.
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02-20-2013, 04:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Hun-Ter
Thank you Gents!
I'm desperately trying to find a housing there and it seems to be impossible!
I talked to real estate companies, several apartment companies and NOTHING!!
Many houses for sale, but can't find anything for rent.
If anyone has something I'd appreciate it!.
We need at least 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom house, condo or apartment with a little bigger than average rooms, since we got a king and a queen bedroom set.
Any lead would be greatly appreciated!
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Kijiji is your friend.
http://alberta.kijiji.ca/c-real-esta...AdIdZ450641279
3 Bedroom Town House Style Condo for rent Feb 15, 2013. The condo has a walkout basement and fenced backyard. Basement is finished and 85% of the condo has been updated. Modern colours, lminate floors on the main level and the basement. New carpet upstairs in all the bedrooms. 5 appliances (Stove and Fridge are 1 yr old, Washing Machine and Dryer are 2 yrs old). Condo has wood burning fireplace. Backyard is low maintenance. Not required to shovel snow or cut grass! Rent is $1500.00/month plus utilities and damage deposit. Rental fees are negotiable for those looking to sign a long term lease. Pet friendly (pet deposit required).
Please contact Rob to email pictures.
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02-20-2013, 10:38 AM
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FishingMOM,
Thank you very much! We called but it was already rented. We are keep looking and hoping....
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02-20-2013, 12:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sundancefisher
Downside.
The mill pumps raw effluent into the river so don't eat the fish from there. Boating downstream can really stink when the dioxin muck is released.
Upside.
Jasper is the best National Park in Canada.
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Raw effluent?? Haha, does Hinton pulp have some sort of exemption from environmental laws?
Dioxins are odourless, they are just two molecules of oxygen combined
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02-20-2013, 12:57 PM
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rental on acreage
I know of a rental. kind of a trailer newly renovated on acreage within townlimits west of the mill I will send pm
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