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. : C- G m& l) e8 Y0 A0 ~' _2 [. C; B6 V) S( D) t
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.6 L& U$ m, c" ?/ o E4 q
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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... L6 K9 A% k9 Q! r G 5 C7 L9 W8 X0 e" z$ e, g8 D& g2 c( p" pI belive you will too.