@kevin76 I was, easily, plus another $5k in RRSP.
Take home would be $45.6k in Alberta, $3800/mo.
My living expenses in 2015 were about $1800 per month, so saving about $2000 per month.
@resjudicata I continued to rent a dumpy apartment for 6 years after I got a 'real job'. Helped a lot.
I never did agree with the $10k year though, it's just such a wealth transfer to the $60-$150k earning crowd.