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. # `+ Z1 a# p0 V0 Y5 P 9 d; g: S5 L& E& `5 S" eSmall 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.7 T8 x- p% h4 l8 V
) D& x8 [1 u- X+ r0 MWe 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... " `6 K: Q& o( F) u( m$ s , o" |5 ?0 N# f% d8 h9 r" ?) ^I belive you will too.