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 h6 _: V; Z0 k' J Y7 b/ p+ g S6 MSmall 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. & |4 Q# [( A5 r0 _; o% {4 z3 v# E * b0 m8 F! O4 nWe 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... ( W' Z* J3 s x
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I belive you will too.