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. $ E4 d2 }- l/ e8 x5 H/ N. l, ]+ R! g7 s/ h3 t
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. " Q: f5 F' P8 ?( M* s( b( G" S n7 z& G. L' C% }4 H
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... . s( T4 v4 {4 P