ROUNDUP | What’s happening in Fort Erie this week? [Dec. 16-22, 2024]
What follows is a list of community events happening in Greater Fort Erie between December 16 and 22, 2024. Upcoming events can be submitted to...
Friendship Centre feeds hundreds of people at annual Christmas gathering
No one gets turned away at an annual Christmas lunch provided by the Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre (FENFC). On Saturday, hundreds of people were...
‘Small-town Christmas’ spirit takes over Ridgeway
Ernie Pigden has witnessed the ever-changing trends in what kids want for Christmas. That’s because he’s been playing Santa Claus in Fort Erie for the...
Niagara police conduct RIDE checks in Fort Erie and St. Catharines
Niagara Regional Police conducted RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) checks on Thursday night. Approximately 300 vehicles in Fort Erie and St. Catharines were stopped, according...
Happy Jack’s open Christmas Day as town facilities take a holiday break
At least one Fort Erie establishment will open its doors for people to gather on Christmas Day. For about 10 years, Happy Jack’s, a popular...
Fort Erie named Canada’s third most charitable community
Fort Erie is among the country’s best when it comes to generous residents. According to CanadaHelps, Canada’s leading online platform for donating and fundraising, the...
Surfing Santa to set sail for 40th year in a row on December 23
John Fulton vividly remembers when he was interrogated by U.S. border officials in 2002 after his annual Surfing Santa adventure went a bit wrong. It...
Gates hopes to keep momentum going on a number of Fort Erie issues
Wayne Gates has his sights set on a number of Fort Erie issues if he is re-elected to Queen’s Park in the next provincial election....
Holiday smile cookies bring in close to $6,900 for Community Living
Community Living Fort Erie has a few thousand reasons to smile. The non-profit organization announced this week that its share of the Tim Hortons Holiday...
Pomegranate Restaurant at GFESS one of Fort Erie’s hottest dining spots
The Pomegranate Restaurant describes itself as a “hidden gem” of Fort Erie on its Facebook page. But that title might be due for an update,...



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