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. 8 |' I7 H' h+ \
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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. 8 \# f9 l7 t' S! T; ^2 N* {0 h( l' I9 }7 J/ Q
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... ) E0 ~! \3 m4 V6 [) H . E" R) L+ L, \* Q1 GI belive you will too.