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. ' ~1 e2 h: {: B- A% F* P2 y $ G% m4 w6 s( \" I* h7 tSmall 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. W1 A# O- F' K' o1 L' J
* }, o. O' q' n# {/ ^8 LWe 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... 8 f M. M+ x+ V3 F q2 {1 o' P5 |2 f
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I belive you will too.