Fairview Town Council reviewed several key updates related to ongoing efforts to protect and revitalize local post-secondary education during its December 2 meeting, with much of the discussion focused on the work of the newly formed Fairview Regional College Transitional Committee.
Council was informed that the newly formed committee held its first meeting on November 28, during which members were assigned to designated tasks, a working budget was established, and the itinerary was finalized for an upcoming visit from the Deputy Minister’s staff. The committee continues to coordinate regional efforts aimed at securing the future of Fairview’s post-secondary campus.
As part of that work, council approved an amendment to the 2025 operating budget to include $40,000 in expenses and revenues tied to the committee’s recommendations. These funds will support ongoing research, planning, and administrative needs as the transition process moves forward.
Residents are also being encouraged to support the Save Fairview Campus initiative. Donations to the Fairview Regional College Transitional Committee will help cover costs for hiring a legal firm specializing in post-secondary governance, as well as the development of a comprehensive business plan to present to the Minister of Advanced Education. Tax-deductible receipts are available for anyone wishing to contribute.
Regional elected officials continue to advocate strongly for the campus, and committee members say progress is beginning to take shape. To strengthen these efforts, municipalities across the region have engaged Alberta Counsel to support lobbying and provide strategic guidance as work continues to safeguard the future of post-secondary education in Fairview.
Community engagement remains high. A second Save Fairview Campus town hall was held on December 4, drawing approximately 200 attendees despite poor winter weather, with an additional 200 people watching online. Petitions supporting the campus are also being forwarded to the Alberta Legislature, surpassing 4,000 signatures in just two weeks—demonstrating the widespread regional impact of the Fairview campus and the strong public desire to see it preserved.
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