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Welcome to Fairview, AlLberta "Heart Of The Peace". Accommodations: Dunvegan Inn & Suites. Other Hotels in Fairview: Hillview Inn, Midtowner Motel, Fairview Motor Inn, New Grand Hotel. Camping:
Fairview RV Park & Storage located on the east side of Fairview. 10104-105 Avenue. Open year-round. 28 fully serviced winterized stalls, cable tv, treated water, fire pits, laundry facilities. (780) 835-5577.
Dunvegan Provincial Park located 26 km south. Plenty of camping and historical sights, with Canada Day Celebrations and Fireworks held each year. . Fairview FairPlex (indoor artificial ice arena) 10317 -109 Street (780) 835-2723. Outdoor Rink just south of the Arena. Fairview Regional Aquatic Centre. (Opened November 25, 2003) 780-835-2812. Curling Rink next to it.
Fairview Golf Course, 9 hole golf course, driving range, putting greens, pro shop, lounge, restaurant and campground. (780) 835-2844. Town of Fairview: (780) 835-5461. For more information on Fairview visit the Fairview Chamber of Commerce website 102009-109 Street. (780) 835-5999. Fairiview Public Libarary. |
Located 124 km north of Grande Prairie, Alberta, on Highway 2 is the Town of Fairview, with a population of 3150 people. (2004 stats) Bluesky is 9 km east, Rycroft is 57 km south.
The 1st settlers settled in the area located 6 km south in a hamlet called "Waterhole". In 1928, the railway bypassed Waterhole to the north resulting in the inhabitants moving to the new site, naming it Fairview after an early homestead.
After 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. From Dunvegan, travellers passed close to this area before swinging west on their way to the Peace River Crossing. Water and hay from the area made it a popular stopping place, which came to be know as Waterhole. In the early 1920's approximately 200 people lived in Waterhole. Waterhole was then bypassed by the railway and businesses and residences decided to move 6 km north to the present location of Fairview. The Fairview post office was first started in 1928 with H. Sigler, the first postmaster.
The top industry of Fairview is Agriculture and related services at about 25%, Retail trade is the 2nd top industry with close to 10%, followed by Educational Services, Construction, and Health & Social Services with each having less than 10% Most of the population is under 14. The 45-64 make up the second highest population sector, followed by 15-24 and 35-44. The lowest population sector is 65 and over.
Fairview Schools: E.E.Oliver Elementary School- Kindergarten to grade 6, 780-835-2225. Fairview High School - Junior/Senior High School Grade 7-12, 835-5421. St. Thomas MoreSchool - (Catholic School) Kindergarten to 12, 780-835-2245 Churches include: Fairview Alliance Church, 9720-105 Avenue (780) 835-2346, Fairview Baptist Mission, 10501 - 100 Street (780) 835-5656, Fairview Gospel Chapel, 11101-5th Avenue (780) 835-4198. Catholic Church St Thomas More, 11130-102 Avenue, (780) 835-2250. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, (780) 835-3501. Faith Fellowship Christian Reformed church, (780) 835-5225. United Church St Pauls, 11020-103 Avenue, (780) 835-2008. Westside Community Church, 11804-104 Avenue, (780) 835-5355. Home of the Fairview Kings (Senior Hockey Team) NPHL, that challenges other teams in the Peace Country. Note: Fairview Kings have dropped out of the 2011-2012 Season. The 2011-2012 NPHL (Senior Hockey Team) consists of EAST DIVISION: Falher Pirates, Grimshaw Huskies, High Prairie Regals, (Fairview Kings have dropped out), Valleyview Jets and Lakeland Eagles from McLennan. WEST DIVISION: Hythe Mustangs, Dawson Creek Canucks, Spirit River Rangers, Grande Prairie Athletics, Horse Lake Chiefs, Fort St John Flyers. 2011-2012 NPHL Hockey Schedule-Scores-Stats The new Fairview Medical Clinic opened June 9th, 2003. All of Fairview's doctors will operate out of the new clinic. Serves Fairview, Hines Creek and surrounding areas. Fairview Health Complex. 10628-110 Street. (780) 835-6100. Alberta Health Services. Downhill Skiing:
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Clubs and Organizations: Fairview Rotary Club: 780-835-3279. Rotary website Fairview and District Lions Club: 780-835-4690 Fairview Knights of Columbus: 780-835-5520 Dunvegan Fish & Game Association: 780-876-6556. Dunvegan Nordic Ski Club: 780-835-4652. |
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