Fort Erie raises Pride flag after earlier Pride Niagara dispute
The Pride flag was raised at Fort Erie town hall Wednesday morning, weeks after Mayor Wayne Redekop said the town would not participate in Pride...
Planned power outage to affect 544 Fort Erie customers Tuesday
A planned power outage will affect more than 500 Canadian Niagara Power (CNP) customers in Fort Erie on Tuesday morning. According to Canadian Niagara Power,...
Ridgeway man charged in drug trafficking investigation
A Ridgeway man is facing drug trafficking charges after Niagara Regional Police searched a home in the community this week. According to Niagara Regional Police,...
Ridgeway resident wins $100,000 Lotto Max prize
A Ridgeway resident is planning for retirement after winning $100,000 in a Lotto Max draw. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) Corporation says the 70-year-old,...
Fort Erie man pleads guilty to smuggling meth, fentanyl
A 57-year-old Fort Erie man has pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court to importing controlled substances after drugs were found during an inspection at the...
Sand sculptures turn Bay Beach piles into habitat-friendly art
Unexpected sand piles at Bay Beach are being turned into temporary public art as Fort Erie works to protect sensitive beach habitat. According to the...
Seniors can visit Old Fort Erie for half price on Wednesdays in June
Seniors can visit Old Fort Erie for half price on Wednesdays in June as part of a Niagara Parks promotion tied to Seniors Month in...
Two-car crash closes Highway 3 near Ridgeway
A two-vehicle crash closed part of Highway 3 near Ridgeway for about two hours Sunday. According to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Highway Safety Division,...
Town seeks input on its draft Community Improvement Plan
Fort Erie residents and business owners will get a chance next week to weigh in on the town’s draft Community Improvement Plan. The Town of...
Old Fort Erie reopens with tours, muskets and battlefield history
Old Fort Erie is open for the season, giving visitors another chance to step into one of the region’s best-known historic sites. The War of...



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