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some pretty old post-nwp stuff, id change komaedas crash out text here but ill post it for archives sake

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Rodigor except Bonnie and Clyde

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Northwestern Polytechnic Transitioning to Single Campus to Ensure Future Sustainability and Growth | Northwestern Polytechnic

Northwestern Polytechnic Transitioning to Single Campus to Ensure Future Sustainability and Growth

Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) is taking steps to mitigate an anticipated ongoing budget shortfall and ensure the financial sustainability a

Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) is taking steps to mitigate an anticipated ongoing budget shortfall and ensure the financial sustainability and long-term success of its programs and services for learners in northern Alberta.

As part of these measures, the Board of Governors has made the difficult decision to close the polytechnic’s satellite Fairview campus at the end of the academic year. An extensive review of operations and finances shows the Fairview campus is not financially sustainable and no longer meets the needs of students or industry.

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Response from the Municipal District of Fairview:

Response from the Town of Fairview:

Town hall (hosted by concerned community members)

Fairview Campus Community Advocacy Letter Kit (hopefully this works, if not DM me and I can email the doc to you)

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The decision to close the Fairview campus was likely made in May of this year.

Despite that, NWP allowed the fall intake of Animal Health Technology students to start their 2 year, non transferrable program.

They also allowed applications for the fall 2026 intake for the Animal Health Technology (AHT) program, which a) potential students had to pay an application fee, and b) meant potential students that were accepted will now miss deadlines applying to other schools.

There are no plans to move the AHT program to the Grande Prairie campus (which would be incredibly costly as theres a full lab, operating rooms, kennels, classrooms, and the farm) and the program isn't standardized; meaning students who finish year 1 at NWP Fairview can't easily transfer to another college to finish the program.

NWP has been cutting programs and services at the Fairview campus for years, and this is the final cut. They're just cutting the whole campus. There are so many jobs that will be lost, not to mention the economic impact on the wider Peace Country area.

Continuing education should be locally accessible to everyone, and this area is going to be negatively impacted by the closure of the NWP Fairview campus.

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I miss my kids 🐷🩷

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Don't Miss Out on This Jaw-Dropping Southern Pacific N Scale Layout with the Northwestern Pacific Railroad

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NWP train, engine number 136, engine type 4-6-0 Southbound freight train; 8 cars, 30 MPH, engine running backward. Photographed: near Healdsburg, Cal., October 7, 1931.

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NWP motor car, engine number 901, engine type EMC As train #1. Photographed: at Willits, Cal., October 7, 1931.

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You might imagine you have been transported to the German alps while in Leavenworth, a town in Central Washington famed for its eye-catching Bavarian aesthetic and culture. Don your lederhosen and order a pint of weissbeir (wheat beer) in a local tavern surrounded by the mountains of the Cascade Range. The beautiful scenery and adventure sports in the forests and rivers further add to the appeal of this charming town. #travelradar #travelradar.com #leavenworth #wa #nwp #falltravel (at Leavenworth, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjUE_rMJfAK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=