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. ( e7 H+ z4 y* g+ T # a! l# D. a+ o* N6 w, s. 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. 4 a% m6 v8 ]6 C. ?* e; K* }& c0 Y. {0 f1 s
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... ; e1 k8 c0 W, L# z1 | 6 t, Z: l4 m" V4 C5 nI belive you will too.