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. # d4 S: t, I% R
9 D1 U" L2 ^: ^4 m! V5 t" P# [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. F9 B& n i& O; Z9 |/ S8 @/ [( s0 J6 Z6 }
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... - y* i5 ]+ S- a2 L* |