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. ' J% _. i3 R5 E
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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.+ N4 }1 P% N) ~: h% s) J: x$ r. c
( [+ J- z' |) q( NWe 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... $ ^* N7 S/ s# _& d& W9 g X, P9 `6 S$ \! t" p) \# L7 X
I belive you will too.