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. / B" O* B# c+ ~% f. X
0 }* d+ k( f3 T K5 L) rSmall 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.$ ~& I$ c* l! A3 S& d/ |
9 k1 h6 @; `* M: M$ LWe 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... ' h' m& a" r, K' W- u+ r + Y7 B5 T0 Y; PI belive you will too.