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To answer your question on where to live... considering you will need quick access to the airport, I advise staying in the NW & Central areas. Stoney Trail can get you to the airport quickly. I would advise not living in South Calgary, nice areas, but the commute would be a hassel.
Not sure what your plans are, but here is a local website: rentfaster.ca that can help you see what is availble.
Just a question: is your man working CBP/pre-clearance for the airport?
What skills do you have?
At worst, you could try for a tourist visa. At best, utilize your skills to the best of your abilities and get an oil job downtown. I'm not where else you could work? Even a temp agency will need a social insurance #.