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. B! e) p/ g( Z. u2 S 0 \5 s6 Z. k+ rSmall 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. * Y8 I# ?8 g& H4 x7 _% w5 B - d/ u. c+ N3 e, K$ qWe 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... & e$ O& Y9 O) I. I$ O3 H
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I belive you will too.