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. : o# G9 O2 n6 h% S
2 a# }! Z2 \1 SSmall 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. ' X" n- ?5 V4 B' V6 b H& L7 A, _( s$ 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... $ B8 S( `* @/ d0 b+ Z* P3 n0 H