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. 5 X& s" I0 T, F) W7 m
0 F& q* ^+ I) i! _+ g$ MSmall 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.1 Y, o. g9 z9 f' b; ?, c
9 k* p( z1 ~( l5 JWe 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... ) C, J! D6 u! F) D$ B 7 s6 |/ v. E4 M; i6 SI belive you will too.