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. $ k7 W, m9 d* V0 K0 T5 k7 ` 9 I/ z: x1 b+ ~9 `1 N- jSmall 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.( Y7 g Y4 d6 {7 g7 y( \; D
" B8 A5 t7 _* I5 N2 WWe 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... ( S' n; A/ h9 F9 D 3 Y& s- S. w+ a: yI belive you will too.