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. : i/ U1 N+ ^" i8 ^1 o: p5 R4 _* H9 T0 y q7 ^7 H' g4 q
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.6 H2 x2 ^4 c1 Q2 A. F; G! K
, q; [: J- K ]1 |% bWe 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... $ v# d- X, [7 Z3 Q7 |: e4 x
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I belive you will too.