Fairview, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fairview
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Aerial image of Fairview from July 2016.
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| Motto(s):
Heart of the Peace Country!
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Town boundaries
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 Fairview
Location in Alberta
Fairview
Location in M.D. of Fairview
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Planning region | Upper Peace |
| Municipal district | Municipal District of Fairview No. 136 |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | March 28, 1929 |
| • Town | April 25, 1949 |
| Area
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| • Land | 10.67 km2 (4.12 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 670 m (2,200 ft) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 2,817 |
| • Density | 263.9/km2 (683/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code span |
T0H 1L0
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| Highways | Highway 2 Highway 64 |
Fairview is a town in Peace Country, Alberta, Canada. It's found about 82 kilometers (51 miles) southwest of Peace River and 115 kilometers (71 miles) north of Grande Prairie. You can find it where Highway 2 and Highway 64A meet.
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A Look Back: Fairview's Story
Fairview started in 1928 when a railroad was built through the area. Before that, a community called Waterhole was five miles south. When the railroad arrived, the whole Waterhole community was moved to the new railroad spot using skids and wagons.
The very first train arrived in Fairview on November 2, 1928. The small settlement became a village on April 22, 1929. Later, in 1949, Fairview officially became a town.
Weather in Fairview: Climate Details
Fairview has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has warm summers and cold winters, with precipitation throughout the year.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 10 (50) |
13 (55) |
15.6 (60.1) |
29.4 (84.9) |
32.2 (90.0) |
33.3 (91.9) |
35.6 (96.1) |
34.4 (93.9) |
31.1 (88.0) |
26.1 (79.0) |
18.3 (64.9) |
8.9 (48.0) |
35.6 (96.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −9.8 (14.4) |
−6.4 (20.5) |
−0.6 (30.9) |
9.3 (48.7) |
16.4 (61.5) |
19.9 (67.8) |
21.8 (71.2) |
20.6 (69.1) |
15.2 (59.4) |
8.5 (47.3) |
−2.6 (27.3) |
−8.3 (17.1) |
7 (45) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −13.8 (7.2) |
−10.8 (12.6) |
−5.3 (22.5) |
4.1 (39.4) |
10.5 (50.9) |
14.3 (57.7) |
16.3 (61.3) |
15 (59) |
10 (50) |
4 (39) |
−6.7 (19.9) |
−12.3 (9.9) |
2.1 (35.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −17.9 (−0.2) |
−15.1 (4.8) |
−9.9 (14.2) |
−1.2 (29.8) |
4.5 (40.1) |
8.7 (47.7) |
10.7 (51.3) |
9.3 (48.7) |
4.9 (40.8) |
−0.5 (31.1) |
−10.4 (13.3) |
−16.3 (2.7) |
−2.8 (27.0) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −44.4 (−47.9) |
−43.9 (−47.0) |
−36.1 (−33.0) |
−31.7 (−25.1) |
−10.6 (12.9) |
−1.7 (28.9) |
1.1 (34.0) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
−11.1 (12.0) |
−26 (−15) |
−38 (−36) |
−45 (−49) |
−45 (−49) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 26.3 (1.04) |
22.8 (0.90) |
20 (0.8) |
19.2 (0.76) |
47 (1.9) |
76.6 (3.02) |
78.2 (3.08) |
61 (2.4) |
37.8 (1.49) |
30.3 (1.19) |
23.1 (0.91) |
29.3 (1.15) |
471.6 (18.57) |
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People of Fairview: Population Facts
Fairview's population changes over time. In the 2021 Census, 2,817 people lived in Fairview. This was a small decrease from 2,998 people in 2016. The town covers about 10.67 square kilometers (4.12 square miles).
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Fun in Fairview: Arts and Culture
Fairview hosts many exciting events throughout the year:
- The Agriculture Society Fair is a big event for farming and community.
- The Fairview & District Lions Club holds an Annual Old Time Country Music Festival.
- You can enjoy the Annual Waterhole Pro Rodeo and Parade.
- Malanka Ukrainian New Year celebrates Ukrainian traditions.
- Car lovers can see cool cars at The Peace Classic Wheels Car Show.
- The Annual Summers End Festival is a great way to finish the summer.
- The Emergency Services Regimental Ball honors local emergency workers.
Places to Visit: Fairview Attractions
Fairview has many places for fun and activities:
- You can go swimming at the Fairview Aquatic Centre.
- Enjoy a round of golf at the Fairview Golf Course.
- Go skating at the Fairplex.
- Hit the slopes for skiing at the Fairview Ski Hill.
- There are also facilities for curling and bowling.
The Fairview Regional Aquatic Centre is a modern swimming pool. It has a cool waterslide, a shallow wading pool for little kids, and a 25-meter lap pool for serious swimmers. You can also try a Tarzan swing, monkey bars, a whirlpool, and a climbing wall. The Fairview Olympians swim club trains here and offers different swimming programs.
Sports Teams: Fairview Flyers
Fairview has its own hockey team, the Fairview Flyers. They started in 2012 and play in the North West Junior Hockey League.
Learning in Fairview: Schools and College
Fairview has several schools for students of all ages:
- St. Thomas More Catholic School teaches students from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
- EE Oliver School is for younger students, from Kindergarten to Grade 6.
- Fairview High School is for older students, from Grade 7 to Grade 12.
- Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC) has a campus in Fairview. This college offers programs for students after high school. It used to be known as Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and before that, Fairview College.
Local News: Media in Fairview
The Fairview Post is the local newspaper that covers news for the town and nearby areas. It was started by Hec MacLean, a famous sportswriter. Today, it is owned by Sun Media Corporation. Another newspaper, The Vault Magazine, also serves Fairview every two weeks.
Famous People from Fairview
Some well-known people have connections to Fairview:
- Jordan Peterson is a cultural critic, author, and clinical psychologist. He was also a professor at the University of Toronto.
- Rachel Notley was the leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party from 2014 to 2024. She also served as the Premier of Alberta from 2015 to 2019, which is like being the head of the provincial government.
Images for kids
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Fairview in 1945
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Welcome sign for Fairview
