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. - Y8 y9 p8 K, q; @3 F7 X& D2 {5 h, u' c; H. H
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. 0 i9 m1 k z' d) L1 I! h/ m; z3 t; j( v3 \; @
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... % t3 l3 W+ \ f; p& D# ] R
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I belive you will too.