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. ' F' C1 q+ h) x6 o . I g6 g" E2 Q5 wSmall 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. ) T" p. Z1 r$ ^9 f& R. U5 D 0 n6 U& i/ V* v, x' G, v/ T. A8 `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... ' D6 A* i+ q; ~& X
) c, x2 i' A) n* f4 j1 j& R* B( c- }* oI belive you will too.