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. & ?4 L: d/ I! U1 N! M6 W* g3 i/ X ( s( [: S& x' M" pSmall 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. % _6 Q/ c! b2 b" @# k* f+ F& p5 Q1 B7 b8 n/ A! G
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... 8 B# Q7 P0 i, U" v. I , l0 g# v; b( r) L x% wI belive you will too.