Fairview, Alberta
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| Town of Fairview | |
| Motto: Heart of the Peace Country! | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 19 |
| Municipal District | Fairview |
| Government [1] | |
| - Mayor | Rick Nicholson |
| - Governing body | Fairview Town Council |
| - MP | Chris Warkentin |
| - MLA | Hector Goudreau |
| Area | |
| - Total | 9.65 km² (3.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 670 m (2,198 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 3,297 |
| - Density | 341.7/km² (885/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Postal code span | T0H 1L0 |
| Highways | Highway 2 Highway 64 |
| Website: Town of Fairview | |
Fairview is a town in northern Alberta, in the heart of the Peace Country. It is fondly referred to as the "Heart of the Peace".
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006, Fairview had a:
- population of 3,297 living in 1,389 dwellings, a 4.5% increase from 2001
- land area of 9.65 km² (3.7 sq mi)
- a population density of 341.7/km² (885/sq mi).[2]
[edit] History
- Dunvegan was established as a fur trading post in 1805, a trail was developed between the new post and the forks of the Peace and Smoky River.
- Early 1900's: The first settlers in the area were located 6 km south of Fairview's present location in a hamlet called "Waterhole".
- Early 1920's: Approximately 200 people lived in Waterhole at this time.
- 1928: The Central Canada Railway (later part of Northern Alberta Railways) was built through the area, but bypassed Waterhole. The inhabitants then moved 6 km north to found Fairview at its present-day site.
- 1928: The Fairview post office was opened.
- 1949: Fairview was incorporated as a town.
Today Fairview is a regional centre for agricultural machinery sales and oil exploration, and home of the NAIT Fairview Campus. Fairview is located about 560 km northwest of Edmonton, and 110 km north of Grande Prairie.
[edit] Economy
The top industry of Fairview is agriculture and related services at about, Retail trade is the 2nd top industry, followed by educational services, construction, and health & social services.
[edit] Educational Institutes
Fairview has many schools including:
- St. Thomas More Catholic School (K-12)
- EE Oliver Elementary School (K-6)
- Fairview High School (7-12)
NAIT Fairview Campus offers trades, agriculture and business programs. It began as the Fairview School of Agriculture and Home Economics in 1951. Recreation complex includes a 300 seat theatre, racquetball, aquatic centre, squash courts, sauna, weight room. In July 2004, NAIT has officially assumed leadership of the Fairview College and will provide programming in the region.
[edit] Amenities
For recreation Fairview has indoor swimming at the Fairview Aquatic Centre, Golfing at the Fairview Golf Course, and skating at Fairplex and Skiing at the Fairview Ski Hill.
Hec MacLean was the renowned sportswriter for the Calgary Herald but then moved to Fairview to become publisher of the Fairview Post newspaper[3].
[edit] Events and Attractions
- The Annual Waterhole Pro Rodeo and Parade.
- Mardi Gras, Trade & Leisure Show
- Agriculture Society Fair
- RCMP Regimental Ball
- The Peace Classic Wheels Car Show
- Corn Huskers Jamboree
- Malanka Ukrainian New Years Eve.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Town of Fairview. Town Council. Retrieved on 2007-06-22.
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Fairview - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-11.
- ^ Fairview Post
[edit] External links
- Town of Fairview
- Discover the Peace Country. Fairview statistics
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