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. 2 L" v3 A( a: H4 e0 T7 G 4 ^0 \- u, C" J* {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. |4 p7 @7 J6 D' g+ X 9 N. c, {( A% l! pWe 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... $ `) X9 i2 k( k7 l: j* ~) n