Kyle and Amanda both grew up in Hanna, Alberta. After leaving for college, they always knew they wanted to return—and now they’re raising their family in the same community that raised them. Hanna has stayed affordable and welcoming, with better internet than most of Calgary, a strong sense of safety, and a pace of life that supports connection.
Kyle works in IT for the rural municipality, and Amanda runs a day home, allowing her to care for their kids while building a fulfilling career. What once seemed like a quiet hometown is now their dream place to raise a family.
This is part of the Return to Rural series—real stories of living, working, and thriving in Alberta’s Special Areas.
