In 1928, the railroad extended west from Whitelaw through the Beaver Indian Reserve across a stubble field where the Hamlet of Fairview was established.

The community of Waterhole, five miles to the south, was packed onto skids and wagons and relocated to the railroad site.

The Fairview Flyers were established in 2012, and compete in the North West Junior Hockey League.

[23] Fairview is part of the federal electoral district of Peace River—Westlock, and is represented in the House of Commons by Arnold Viersen of the Conservative Party of Canada.

Provincially, Fairview is part of the electoral district of Central Peace-Notley and is represented in the Legislative Assembly by Todd Loewen of the United Conservative Party.