Fruitvale was originally named Beaver Siding in 1893 as a railway stop for the Nelson and Fort Sheppard Railway (later acquired by the Great Northern Railroad). In 1906, Fruitvale Limited purchased a great deal of land on both sides of this stop and changed the name to Fruitvale in a bid to attract settlement in the area. Although the community is over 100 years old, Fruitvale was formally incorporated as a Village on November 4, 1952. Fruitvale has now blossomed into a bedroom community of approximately 2000 people, offering a small town, rural setting with many services and amenities for residents who work and play throughout the region.
Fruitvale is a full service community with retail, grocery, medical and dental clinics, pharmacy, veterinary services, service stations and post office in a compact, pleasant downtown centre. There are several parks and playgrounds, baseball complex, soccer fields, arena and all season sport courts.
From the Village of Fruitvale