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. ) @3 R6 X; T9 G4 k; G/ d: V9 X. A# W' B2 h$ N: H& 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. 7 T; K- Z$ ~% ]% U1 E3 m; e- p" t) V
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... # i" n) P! ~5 t7 L) {
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I belive you will too.