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. * X$ W. Y0 X5 {4 y) E+ b$ e$ b " i( m2 x" y* b, l9 ]* DSmall 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. $ v8 R# [: v/ m0 L3 O) x; A# Q4 m/ B
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... % D) I! l3 N; x9 H: V9 y2 m! R# A) e
I belive you will too.