Author: Luke Edwards

Luke Edwards is a longtime Niagara community journalist who has covered a variety of beats, including business, agriculture, the wine industry and politics. When not writing, there's a good chance he can be found at a baseball diamond or curling rink.

New guidelines for town-owned recreation facility rentals approved

June 11, 2026 at 3:23 AM

Changes are coming to the way groups book time at town-owned recreation facilities. A staff report introduced new guidelines and received council support, without much...

Museum strategic plan developed with a sense of urgency

June 10, 2026 at 10:06 AM

When Clark Bernat arrived as Fort Erie’s new manager of museum and cultural services earlier this year, he didn’t have the luxury of settling in...

Bridgeburg plan will seek to balance growth with environment

June 9, 2026 at 10:02 AM

Councillors on Monday evening got an early peek at what the future plan for Bridgeburg may look like. While many of the finer details for...

Town honours para hockey athlete, calls for Hall of Fame improvements

May 30, 2026 at 3:51 AM

It’s not as easy as it should be for Alan Dickson to see his own medal in the Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF). While celebrating...

Pair of Falcons perched atop Canadian prep basketball association

May 28, 2026 at 2:59 AM

Two Fort Erie International Academy (FEIA) athletes are soaring high following national recognition. Amelia Sow and Éli Jolin were honoured by Fort Erie council at...

More than a pitch: Soccer club eyes sports dome

May 27, 2026 at 11:17 AM

Baseball during a downpour, soccer in a snowstorm, cricket year round. If a proposal by the Greater Fort Erie Youth Soccer Club gets greenlit, all...

Councillors embrace new plan to help those in need

May 26, 2026 at 10:44 AM

By moving a short distance up the road, a local church group will be better able to help struggling members of the community. Councillors approved...

Fort Erie Radio long weekend barbecue builds community spirit

May 19, 2026 at 3:02 AM

Randy Sherk came to Sunday’s community barbecue celebrating Fort Erie Radio’s second anniversary of live broadcasts at Legion Branch 71 on Garrison Road for three...

Friendship Trail safety improvements coming soon

May 14, 2026 at 11:23 AM

Projected costs for safety improvements at Friendship Trail crossings appear to surpass what has previously been set aside, leading the municipality to focus on highest...