Fort Erie looks to partner with a town from the old country
While on a vacation to visit his wife’s hometown halfway across the world, Chris McQueen couldn’t help but feel a sense of familiarity. Fort Erie’s...
Council says it may be time to review heritage designation process
As the town continues to, at times, struggle with heritage designation reports, those around the council horseshoe have suggested Fort Erie may need to take...
Brownfield cleanup grant approved for Ridge Road North property
A local property owner will receive some financial support from the town as he works to remediate a Ridgeway property. Councillors supported a staff report...
Crescent Park infill development proposal irks neighbours
A small infill development proposal for the Crescent Park neighbourhood has been met with big opposition from nearby residents, as well as some questions from...
Fort Erie councillors ask staff to target a 3.5% budget increase
Despite significant pressures town staff have been asked to come up with a 2026 budget that keeps a modest tax increase. At Monday’s council-in-committee meeting,...
‘Meaningful progress’ in talks on Douglas Memorial’s future: Lewis
The postponement of a motion Ward 5 Councillor Tom Lewis said he had “no joy” in moving forward with back in June is a possible...
Mayor seeks help finding town hall vandals
Some recent vandalism around town hall has Fort Erie’s mayor asking the public for help and urging the perpetrators to stop. Wayne Redekop brought up...
Fort Erie to honour its role in the Underground Railroad
Fort Erie has joined a small but growing group that’s celebrating Underground Railroad Month. Following a presentation from Dewitt Lee III at the September 22...
Stevensville school designation ‘not one to go to the mat for’
While reminding his fellow councillors that protection of Fort Erie’s built history is a part of its strategic plan, Mayor Wayne Redekop admitted one potential...
Development projects will speed up Pettit Road reconstruction timeline
Thanks to some major developments taking place in the area, including one that received draft plan of subdivision approval on Monday night, upgrades to Pettit...



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