Life Change

Well I've just accepted a f/t permanent teaching position somewhere in the world. Can you solve the riddle and figure out where I will be?

I will be living closer to Edmonton than S'toon.
When I go grocery shopping It'll be a toss up between Cold and Meadow.
I may have to worry about forest fires and bears.
The nearest McD's and hospital is 35-40 minutes away.
A giant lumberjack named gus will be my guard.
The title of this place may remind you of your green thumb.
A famous NHL player is from here.

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