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. " k3 }0 v; w A$ m' g6 Z+ c" F
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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. ( W* l$ A1 `4 K! J6 p4 c. e( h0 h4 d; Y. R6 k
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... 9 j4 F9 `: _) Y. |0 y0 D; u/ h: `/ F