More than 30 new homes open in Fruitvale
By Province of British Columbia
People in Fruitvale will have access to 31 new, affordable rental homes with the opening of Blizzard Mountain Place.
“A safe, affordable home offers stability, dignity and a foundation for a thriving life,” said Christine Boyle, B.C. Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs. “For families, seniors and individuals in Fruitvale, these new homes will bring peace of mind and opens the door to opportunity within their community.”
The development at 96 Deadmarsh Ave. features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom homes designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, seniors and people living with disabilities. The three-storey building is situated near Ella Matteucci Park, a newly opened child care centre and is within a 10-minute walking distance to the village centre, making everyday amenities easily accessible for residents. On-site features include a gazebo and patio area, community garden plots and a children’s natural play area.
“Blizzard Mountain Place is such a meaningful project for the people of Fruitvale, and I’ve been following and advocating for it since my time as mayor,” said Steve Morissette, MLA for Kootenay-Monashee. “These new homes will make a real difference for people in our community, providing stability, affordability and a stronger sense of belonging. I’m proud to see this collaborative effort come to life and support residents in building their future within a vibrant community.”
Blizzard Mountain Place is a result of a partnership between the federal government, through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the Province, through BC Housing, the Village of Fruitvale, Columbia Basin Trust and the Lower Columbia Affordable Housing Society (LCAHS).
The homes will be operated by LCAHS, which also manages properties in the West Kootenay communities of Trail and Rossland.
“This is an exciting moment as we finally fulfil a long-held goal to establish affordable housing in Fruitvale,” said Jan Morton, president, LCAHS. “Inspired by the vision of the village for the former middle school land and supported by various generous funders, we are proud to be opening these new homes for families, seniors and adults with diverse abilities.”
People are expected to start moving into the homes in December 2025.
This project is part of a $19-billion housing investment by the B.C. government. Since 2017, the Province has more than 93,600 homes delivered or underway, including nearly 1,300 homes in the Kootenay region.
