Where to keep cool in Fort Erie as heat dome grips the region
A prolonged heat dome will bake Fort Erie this week with highs reaching 37 C, pushing the town’s four public cooling stations into front-line duty...
ROUNDUP | What’s happening in Fort Erie this week? [June 29-July 5, 2026]
What follows is a list of community events happening in Greater Fort Erie between June 29 and July 5, 2026. Upcoming events can be submitted...
Stevensville dog park officially opens Monday with ribbon cutting
Fort Erie’s newest off-leash dog park is set to officially open Monday afternoon in Stevensville. According to the Town of Fort Erie, the off-leash dog...
Cracked bucket dampens opening of Sugarbowl splash pad
A large crack in the base of the tipping bucket at Sugarbowl Park has forced the Town of Fort Erie to shut off the splash...
New Stevensville dog park planned to open by end of fall 2025
A new off-leash dog park is coming to the Stevensville Mini Park on West Main Street. The Town of Fort Erie says the project is...
‘Dangerously hot and humid conditions’ in Fort Erie’s forecast
A heat warning is in effect for the next few days. Environment Canada says this is the first significant heat event of the season with...
Christensen asks staff to consider additional lighting for parks
As Yogi Berra, a man who knew his way around parks, once said: It gets late early out there. With the winter solstice nearing and...
Town seeks input on new dog park planned for Stevensville
The Town of Fort Erie is seeking feedback from residents. In particular, they are looking for input regarding a new dog park in Stevensville. The...
Cooling stations and splash pads available amid heatwave
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a warning that prolonged heat is expected to smother the region including Fort Erie. The agency predicts dangerously...
Groups, individuals offer ideas for future of town’s parks and open spaces
Fort Erie’s plans to provide for the recreational needs of the residents of today and the future is expected to be finalized this summer. A...



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