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. 4 K ~4 p* i: l9 O; C% r8 M y5 f3 D: h5 x& ~8 F7 F& \
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./ f* m! d& V$ b# D9 z8 B
! c& \8 v6 O$ R/ M+ mWe 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... 5 Y3 s& v% n6 m% m$ _ 1 U% w4 F! D' D7 Q% y, \" ]$ mI belive you will too.