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. : [ N0 S% a$ l& c* ?
8 k* V' r( \7 H9 A9 G) u9 R* d: @! KSmall 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. ) F2 X0 U( s; M+ M$ S/ o! n0 D
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... ; H& c8 j( |; D; w6 [: k( E3 C7 d # T9 H- V2 Q' e; N: K/ cI belive you will too.