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NewsOn October 29, 2025, Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) announced the upcoming closure of the Fairview Campus at the end of the 2025–2026 academic year.
For more than seventy years, the Fairview Campus has been at the heart of our community - educating generations of students, supporting local industries, and providing opportunities to people across northern Alberta and beyond. It has helped shape the identity of Fairview and has been a source of pride and purpose for our region. The campus is not just an educational institution; it is an anchor for our local economy, a gathering place for innovation, and a symbol of what rural Alberta can achieve when education is accessible close to home.
The loss of this campus would reach far beyond Fairview. It would mean fewer opportunities for youth to learn and stay in the region, fewer skilled workers for northern industries, and the erosion of a legacy that communities like ours have built over generations.
For Northwestern Polytechnic's full announcement and transition information, visit: NWP.me/Sustainability.
The Town of Fairview maintains firm opposition to the intended closure.
In alignment with and full support of the Municipal District of Fairview No. 136, the Town of Fairview is advocating that a moratorium be placed on the decision to closure, to allow time for full review and open consultation. Further, that all programs and courses continue as planned, and that no assets be removed from campus, until the following actions have been completed:
The Town of Fairview is advocating that more time and resources to be allocated toward developing options before NWP closes the Fairview Campus, including the opportunity for meaningful regional consultation, which was not provided during the initial decision. The Town of Fairview is ready to work collaboratively to ensure that access to education remains in northern Alberta and that rural communities like Fairview continue to thrive.
The Municipal District is committed to advocating for the long-term availability of post-secondary education in Fairview. We will continue to take proactive steps to ensure the Fairview Campus remains a priority for key stakeholders and decision-makers.
Read Our Letter to the Minister of Advanced EducationMayor Gord MacLeod received a letter from the Minister of Advanced Education regarding the future of the Fairview College campus. The Minister acknowledged the concerns raised by the Town of Fairview and recognized the longstanding importance of the campus in our community, industries, and northern Alberta as a whole.
The Minister stated that:
This update shows that our ongoing advocacy is making an impact, but key decisions about the future of the campus, its programs, and long-term plans remain unanswered. We will continue pushing for clarity, commitments, and a transparent plan that truly supports our entire region. Your voice continues to make a difference. The PETITION is still available across Fairview and the Peace Country. Check out Save Fairview Campus for all the locations. Please sign and encourage others to do the same. We’ve been heard, but we still need clear answers and strong action.
*Please note due to the classification of the letter, we do not have permission to post it publicly.”
Key Highlights
The Committee reviewed its Terms of Reference and confirmed the following roles:
Funding
Personal experiences are powerful. Whether you are:
Tell your story. Explain why the Fairview Campus matters and what losing it would mean to you. Your story can be shared with elected officials, the media, or directly with the Town of Fairview. Email your story to: ecdev@fairview.ca.
