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. 5 q E2 a/ t$ I7 l( @ p* q7 L
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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. ( m( Z+ q9 s4 W4 k9 _3 l* t8 }! S! r& V9 ]7 i* v
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... & H3 N/ z3 y0 @ h1 m. `" j
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I belive you will too.