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. / a" l- D, q) d9 M8 l. M% R ( |5 w6 n* |# p- J1 X' ESmall 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. : j* t2 h/ k# H+ [$ {, | 1 X% M7 @/ M4 N2 }3 _4 M, ?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... , O8 a1 _7 f4 q n1 |0 e) k4 X9 J) }" A: Y
I belive you will too.