CEN mt2 or revo are good chices if you want a fast truck for a cheaper price. LST2 is nice but pricey. Not exactly sure where "mike" Alberta is lol. But alberta Definately offers some nice offroad RC opportunities. Imagine taking an RC to some Banff trails or something?
One thing to take into consideration is that (northern alberta anyway) is pretty much freezing for half the year and plastic parts break very easy in sub 0 temperatures.
Just something to keep in mind that i discovered the hardway.