“Queen of Fort Erie” Francine Villeneuve dies at 61
Francine Villeneuve, the first Canadian woman jockey to win 1,000 races, lost her long fight with cancer June 5 at 61, leaving Fort Erie Race...
Fort Erie Race Track opener draws 6,000 amid funding uncertainty
Fort Erie Race Track says more than 6,000 people turned out for opening day on May 31, helping drive its largest opening-day on-track wagering handle...
Race track bets future on $35-million deal Woodbine won’t sign
Fort Erie Race Track opened its 129th season Sunday with a huge turnout, but the party has a $35-million price tag. The Ontario Lottery and...
ROUNDUP | What’s happening in Fort Erie this week? [May 25-31, 2026]
What follows is a list of community events happening in Greater Fort Erie between May 25 and 31, 2026. Upcoming events can be submitted to...
Ford’s Bill 98 gives Councillor Noyes ‘Big Brother’ vibes
The Town of Fort Erie will be both sharing its concerns and seeking clarification on the Province’s Bill 98. Presenting to council at the April...
Gates says delayed race track funding threatens local jobs
A delayed $35-million funding deal for Fort Erie Race Track is putting local jobs at risk, MPP Wayne Gates told the Ontario legislature Thursday as...
Fort Erie Race Track to open May 31 for 129th racing season
The starting gates at Fort Erie Race Track will open May 31, launching the venue’s 129th season of live thoroughbred racing through until October 20....
Fort Erie Race Track sets date for 91st Prince of Wales Stakes
The Fort Erie Race Track has announced that its marquee thoroughbred race, the 91st Prince of Wales Stakes, will return to the historic border oval...
Fort Erie Kin clubs urge students to apply before bursary deadline
Five Kin clubs in Greater Fort Erie are urging local students to apply for Kin Canada bursaries before the February 1 deadline, with awards that...
Frosty the Christmas Horse campaign collects food, $5K for COPE
A sold-out 50/50 draw and carloads of food donations at The Plaice Bar and Grill on Saturday raised $5,000 for Community Outreach Program Erie (COPE)...



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