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. $ C& B. L; _0 g, B& V! U# B7 \+ ]) X' R; x
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. " ]3 v- S/ P/ q6 M# q. f% | q+ d/ c8 M, 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... / v2 i. ^) R) } j0 ~. ?* M