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. & @$ m3 `/ F+ ^0 ` / M& u s' a" V0 F7 f+ {. ~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.# y! a2 k, p: B. _# M! |# `
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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... & j8 C) Y3 K H2 y4 @" J! F$ C ' F; Z% u: h0 G* oI belive you will too.