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. 6 z H/ h$ Z' j# o8 [: J/ R& `
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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. 2 r8 Q O7 i) P d1 I % D, Y I0 y5 Z; RWe 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... 1 c+ L- T( n# Y$ {5 t
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I belive you will too.