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. + z' [; D2 A2 M
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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.9 |; g: x# O7 e9 u" i
5 b+ E+ S7 P- H8 L. gWe 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... 5 K5 J( F5 ~/ y) c" `) x( Q$ `5 f ) ~- H, D8 y- R3 dI belive you will too.