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. 8 B6 l, p! T/ J2 ]. E( A( S. _ c* ^* N- E
Small 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. ( V7 A# x; A2 W# `0 m# j" k; C* r8 d- x
We 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... : }. I% n4 D% w ( S3 a* z& r q7 l0 H) G2 eI belive you will too.