Northern Lakes College reopens former NWP campus in Fairview
The Fairview campus, once slated for closure, held its grand reopening under new stewardship on August 26.
Why it matters
The reopening preserves post-secondary access in Fairview after the campus faced closure, keeping training options available for the region's students and employers.
Northern Lakes College officially reopened the former Northwestern Polytechnic campus in Fairview following a grand opening event held Wednesday, August 26. The college has taken over stewardship of the facility and says it will offer post-secondary education and training designed to meet the needs of learners, communities, and employers across the region.
Northwestern Polytechnic had announced in October of last year that it planned to close the Fairview campus due to an anticipated budget shortfall. The transition to Northern Lakes College was made possible through investment from the Government of Alberta and coordinated efforts between the college and the Fairview Regional College Transition Committee.
Northern Lakes College President and CEO Dr. Glenn Mitchell called the reopening a collaborative achievement, crediting community partners and the provincial government for reaching the milestone. The college says it aims to honour the campus' history and its longstanding role supporting students, families, employers, and communities throughout northern Alberta.
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