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. 5 J1 w& L8 c$ J8 G9 O9 E$ @: l
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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. 2 t/ a+ J( i' n- k$ l' Z. f6 E$ q) i / a, \9 \( T0 d# ^) Z, qWe 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... 5 ? c2 V0 U4 n' q , u: |5 N9 e( C2 M! iI belive you will too.