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. ) \2 o) A4 ^# o2 C, p 6 u Q- G" ~6 q1 k3 K/ DSmall 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. ( t w3 ?; H" J% {4 [- k6 R9 j# ~! O' X1 w( e" K4 X; o
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... - t' I$ y6 L. y* T& N8 Y$ h 0 K! {8 R" |% j* ?2 m% QI belive you will too.