Meet Wendy Lawrence, General Manager of the Canalta in Oyen. Originally from Jamaica and a longtime resident of Toronto, Wendy never imagined she’d call rural Alberta home—until she visited Oyen for her brother’s wedding. What she found was a welcoming community, affordable living, and a quality of life that transformed everything for her and her family.
Today, Wendy is thriving—mentally, emotionally, and socially. Her story is a powerful reminder that sometimes, the best opportunities come in unexpected places.
This is part of the Return to Rural series—real stories of living, working, and thriving in Alberta’s Special Areas.
