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. : s* S% ]% y7 s! b/ R: M& j
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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.% V$ e) d0 X4 P' r3 l; M/ [; [, a
4 p. j2 j. V2 m0 |* F* F bWe 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... ! f8 N2 e& M% y: B0 h' q6 B7 y7 O4 w% s D6 F) w
I belive you will too.