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. ( r" \2 G# s, G3 A. t / o6 N& |& }( G7 v* n1 wSmall 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. 8 ^) G5 k4 k& ^8 w6 V, h1 u, I4 w: ]9 ^) E
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... " d g5 f* @! @ 0 A: v7 ~5 H. eI belive you will too.