Hi Sandy!
Nice to hear from you too. I live in Calgary...total chinook country. I do not seem to be bothered by the chinooks though.
What gets me in trouble (pain) is when a colder weather system moves in, which happens a lot in Calgary. I can predict snow coming 12-24 hours before it arrives. Interestingly enough, once the new colder system has arrived, and the snow is on the ground, I am better. It seems the problem for me is during the change of systems. I do not understand it, but I know it is for real.
Calgary has very warm nice summers and fall, but sometimes the spring is cold and late, and sometimes the winters can have some very cold days. I lived here all my life, and I am used to it.
Good luck with your future move to Alberta. Gail