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. ; t9 b7 r' ^6 q
6 @2 M) f7 @/ G; ~" D" eSmall 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.' c) P5 {9 C+ |; {
' j( D# b- Z2 D- HWe 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... & F& K% Q9 Y& e$ Y6 a7 U