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Life in Alberta

Rural Alberta

There's a career and a lifestyle that’s right for you

Alberta has so much to offer. With diversity in people and landscapes, and urban and rural opportunities across the province, you can find your perfect fit. Alberta’s thriving economy and low cost of living present an outstanding quality of life.

Alberta is home to world-famous natural beauty in the Rocky Mountains, winding forest trails, expansive prairie skies, and crystal-clear lakes. Discover clean air, an excellent public education system, leading-edge healthcare, and an abundance of opportunities for you and your family.


Why Choose Alberta?

 

Stunning natural beauty and national parks

 

Outstanding lifestyle and recreation

 

Strong economy and low cost of living

 

Vibrant and diverse communities


Find your ideal setting

Our urban healthcare facilities have been recognized for excellence in teaching and learning, are home to innovative groundbreaking treatments, and provide numerous opportunities to specialize deeply in your field.

Discover vibrant, multicultural cities that include arts and cultural experiences, dining, shopping, and entertainment.

Practicing in a rural community can bring unique opportunities to work to your full scope of practice and grow your career.

Experience a different pace of life, a welcoming community, and shorter commutes that allow you to spend more time on what matters to you, just steps from the great outdoors.

Urban or rural, you can build the life and career you want!


Community Spotlights

Across the five zones, our province is the perfect place to call home.

The following list highlights some of Alberta's vibrant and diverse communities with AHS facilities, but is not all-inclusive.

North Zone

Athabasca

Athabasca

Barrhead

Barrhead

Boyle

Boyle

Edson

Edson

Elk Point

Elk Point

Fairview

Fairview

Fort McMurray

Fort McMurray

Grand Cache

Grande Cache

Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie

Grimshaw

Grimshaw

High Level

High Level

High Prairie

High Prairie

Hinton

Hinton

Lac La Biche

Lac La Biche

La Crete

La Crete

Peace River

Peace River

Slave Lake

Slave Lake

Smoky Lake

Smoky Lake

St. Paul

St. Paul

Valleyview

Valleyview

Westlock

Westlock

Athabasca photos licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

Edmonton Zone

Devon

Devon

Edmonton

Edmonton

Fort Saskatchewan

Fort Saskatchewan

Leduc

Leduc

Sherwood Park

Sherwood Park

Stony Plain

Stony Plain

Central Zone

Consort

Consort

Coronation

Coronation

Drayton Valley

Drayton Valley

Drumheller

Drumheller

Hanna

Hanna

Innisfail

Innisfail

Provost

Provost

Red Deer

Red Deer

Rocky Mountain House

Rocky Mountain House

Stettler

Stettler

Two Hills

Two Hills

three hills

Three Hills

Vegreville

Vegreville

Viking

Viking

Wainwright

Wainwright

Calgary Zone

Calgary

Calgary

Canmore

Canmore

Claresholm

Claresholm

Didsbury

Didsbury

High River

High River

Vulcan

Vulcan

South Zone

Bow Island

Bow Island

Brooks

Brooks

Crowsnest Pass

Crowsnest Pass

Lethbridge

Lethbridge

Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat

Milk River

Oyen

Oyen