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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.GeographyThe village of Fruitvale is situated in the Beaver Valley, which is made up of Fruitvale, Beaver Falls, and MontroseSchoolsFruitvale 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.SportsThe KIJHL's Beaver Valley Nitehawks hockey team play in Fruitvale. The village also has facilities for curling, bowling, soccer, golf, and baseball.Notable peopleAdam Deadmarsh, former NHL player - Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles KingsDiana (Dee Dee) Haight World Cup Skier Barret Jackman, 2003 NHL Rookie of the YearLaci J. Mailey, actress – Falling Skies, Chesapeake ShoresPaul Moller, Inventor of the SkycarGary Morissette, contestant on Canadian Idol
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