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 E. G6 b, w9 [5 k% o" G8 a; k6 H6 Q3 [, x% M4 q4 L' `
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. 9 u6 f3 w+ Z0 F- L6 w0 Y) S) N- r4 N
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... / o) c/ R1 ^' {2 o1 u & |6 H& C( C% ^3 c2 Z9 N% O: C% LI belive you will too.