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. 5 N( N* L, z, V6 ]% ]1 Z, O3 v8 h; K
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. o" i( ]1 `5 a& n# |4 x( M2 q- H! }& C# }
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... ! R/ d7 u. C1 A6 n0 B3 {0 P3 `+ y8 R. T
I belive you will too.