If you plan to stay here for more than 5 years or longer, I would say it is better to buy a house and settle down your family here. I do not think it is a good idea to buy a house in edmonton and working in fort mcmurray for long time, both for the family and economic reasons. 3 U6 e: N4 _- I4 z4 b" E+ H3 a+ i
! o8 x3 F& u, Y! dSmall town sometimes have a very good side as well though living here is expensive. It is easy to find a job if you both want to work, and will earn much more money than anywhere else. - q5 S7 L' [8 O0 V3 K& H0 J & p0 V4 c9 D0 b/ G6 S- w) y' ~( oWe moved up here from Toronto 5 years ago, sold the apartment in Toronto and bought a house right after my probation, I am satisifed with my choice so far... : T# I/ ?" S3 Z6 Z9 |+ P
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I belive you will too.