Fruitvale, British Columbia
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| Village of Fruitvale | |
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| Motto: Home of Champions | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  British Columbia |
| Region | Kootenays |
| Regional district | Kootenay Boundary |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Incorporated | 1952 |
| Government | |
| - Governing body | Fruitvale Village Council |
| - Mayor | Libby Nelson; |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.66 km² (1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 594 m (1,949 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| - Total | 1,952 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC-8) |
| Highways | 3B |
| Waterways | Beaver Creek |
| Website: Village of Fruitvale | |
Fruitvale is a village located in south-eastern British Columbia in the West Kootenay region. It is located 16 km east of the city of Trail along Highway 3B.
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[edit] Geography
The village of Fruitvale is situated in the Beaver Valley, which is made up of Fruitvale, Beaver Falls, and Montrose.
[edit] Schools
Fruitvale Elementary School serves students from kindergarten to grade 7. High school students are bussed to J. Lloyd Crowe Secondary School in nearby Trail. Beaver Valley Middle School (formerly Beaver Valley Junior Secondary School) served students in grades 6 through 8 until its recent closure.
[edit] Sports
The KIJHL's Beaver Valley Nitehawks play in Fruitvale.
[edit] Famous natives
- Adam Deadmarsh, former NHL player - Avalanche, Kings
- Diana (Dee Dee) Haight World Cup Skier
- Barrett Jackman 2003 NHL Rookie of the Year
- Paul Moller, Inventor of the Skycar
- John A. Vink, Head of Mac Desktop Software, iPod Division, Apple, Inc.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Village of Fruitvale - Official site
- Fruitvale History from The Virtual Crowsnest Highway
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