Fruitvale, British Columbia
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File:Fruitvale's welcome sign.JPG
Fruitvale is a village in the West Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia. It is {{convert|16|km|abbr=on}} east of the city of Trail along Highway 3B.
Early community
One of eight original stations on the Nelson and Fort Sheppard Railway opened in 1893, the location was named Beaver Siding. The name Fruitvale appeared in 1907, promoting a new subdivision. Despite the climate being unsuitable for fruit growing, the settlement prospered and was incorporated as a village in 1952.{{Cite web | url=https://www.nelsonstar.com/community/fruitvale-fruitful-for-realtors-less-so-for-farmers | title=Nelson Star, 3 Aug 2014 | website=www.nelsonstar.com| date=3 August 2014 }}
Geography
The village of Fruitvale lies in the Beaver Valley, which is made up of Fruitvale, Beaver Falls, and Montrose.
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Fruitvale had a population of 1,958 living in 858 of its 881 total private dwellings, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:1958-1920}}|1920|1}} from its 2016 population of 1,920. With a land area of {{cvt|2.7|km2}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|1958|2.7|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2021.{{cite web | url=https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000202&geocode=A000259 | title=Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), British Columbia | publisher=Statistics Canada | date=February 9, 2022 | accessdate=February 20, 2022}}
= Religion =
According to the 2021 census, religious groups in Fruitvale included:{{Cite web |last=Government of Canada |first=Statistics Canada |date=2022-10-26 |title= Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population |url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&SearchText=Fruitvale&DGUIDlist=2021A00055905005&GENDERlist=1,2,3&STATISTIClist=1&HEADERlist=0 |access-date=2023-03-12 |website=www12.statcan.gc.ca}}
- Irreligion (1,150 persons or 60.7%)
- Christianity (740 persons or 39.1%)
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 ) closed in 2002.
Sports
The KIJHL's Beaver Valley Nitehawks hockey team play in Fruitvale. The village also has facilities for curling, bowling, soccer, golf, and baseball.
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| Beaver Valley Nitehawks
| KIJHL | Beaver Valley Arena | 1981 | 7 |
Notable people
- Adam Deadmarsh, former NHL player – Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings
- Barret Jackman, 2003 NHL Rookie of the Year
- Laci J. Mailey, actress – Falling Skies, Chesapeake Shores
- Ella Matteucci, ice hockey player – Markham Thunder (CWHL) and PWHPA
- Paul Moller, inventor of the Skycar
References
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External links
- {{official|http://www.village.fruitvale.bc.ca}}
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Category:Designated places in British Columbia