Save Fairview Campus Petition

 

The MD of Spirit River has joined the campaign to save the Fairview Campus and will have a copy of the petition for residents to sign at the MD Administration Office.

The Fairview Campus is a satellite campus of Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP), located approximately 56 km north of the Town of Spirit River. It has served as a hub for technical and specialist training programs, including Veterinary Technology, which benefits from an on-site working farm, and trades and technology labs. The campus features a large multi-sport gymnasium known as the “Wolf Den,” a theatre, and on-campus housing. However, on October 29, 2025, Northwestern Polytechnic announced the closure of the Fairview campus at the end of the 2025-26 academic year due to financial unsustainability, low enrollment, and over $100 million in deferred maintenance. The closure has sparked concern among students and community members, with some calling for an independent third-party review of the decision. The campus will continue operations through the remainder of the academic year, including apprenticeship programs scheduled to run from January to July 2026.

Since this decision was made, a group of concerned citizens has formed an initiative to prevent the closure.

“Save Fairview Campus is a community-led initiative dedicated to protecting the future of the Fairview Campus. For over 74 years, the campus has been a cornerstone of education, innovation, and opportunity in the Peace Country – providing vital programs in trades, agriculture, animal sciences, and more.”

If you would like to help, please stop by the MD of Spirit River office from now until the end of January 2026. Additional signing locations in our area include the Town of Spirit River and the Village of Rycroft. For the most up-to-date location list, you can visit the Save Fairview Campus Facebook page.

Important Signing Requirements:

To ensure your signature counts, please fill out all required fields exactly as outlined. This includes:

• Physical street address or legal land description
• Municipality
• Postal code

PO Boxes will NOT be accepted

The Legislature’s staff will verify every single entry to confirm signers are Albertans and that all requirements are met. Any missing or incorrect information may result in a signature being voided.

Thank you for supporting this community effort—every signature matters.