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 C: h( | { p9 m1 J
9 R0 p5 o3 B5 U$ L! C. nSmall 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. 5 X' @9 {) h$ i9 c + L3 m9 q% x! F 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... 1 _ S6 d) T1 w! e$ ` . h# f4 s# Q) A3 V: l1 ~% k9 q( EI belive you will too.