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. . h5 u& P2 z8 z9 X- Y+ ~ : v; y4 o: ^: _) \$ J: i, P% dSmall 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.( O5 f' G- H0 [
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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... + M, y! Z( j* q) E) r 1 M$ a) \* \- }5 @I belive you will too.