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 q- D) q# _/ R) K
* }( [7 T* k0 j/ e# i* V4 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.( e+ B6 S" l+ }- j! \, |
9 y( _4 K, u/ d3 K: j( q! kWe 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 ~: \2 p. A1 I; U: D 5 H1 R2 O1 U- m/ ?) R5 w1 g+ g2 lI belive you will too.