Conversations about future of Coal Docks expected to take place this year
The Coal Docks property along the Niagara River is a popular swimming and fishing spot that one day could see a bit of an overhaul,...
Moratorium requested on removing primary care from Fort Erie
After being ghosted multiple times in recent months, Fort Erie councillors are looking for a response and renewing their request to have primary care services...
Councillors approve program to encourage affordable housing
Developers will soon have incentives to build affordable housing units, but how much that will help solve the housing crisis in Fort Erie remains to...
Fort Erie councillors approve 2025 budget with 4.95 per cent increase
Close wasn’t quite close enough for Fort Erie councillors. While staff’s proposed 2025 budget nearly hit the target set out, an amendment by Mayor Wayne...
ROMA conference a chance for councillors and staff to advocate for local priorities
The format of the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference is a lot like “speed dating,” according to members of town council who attended the...
Close to 300 people test their knowledge at trivia fundraiser for GFESS leadership conference
When ambitious students from the local high school organize an event that needs support from the community, it is the duty of the older population...
Council approves Stevensville facade improvement grant with conditions
A facade improvement grant for a Stevensville property will only be paid out once construction for the entire building is complete. Councillors placed the added...
Local politicians share their non-political resolutions for 2025
Fort Erie town council members are beginning the second half of their term in 2025 and have plenty of issues on their plate. Healthcare services,...
Christmas spirit takes over Fort Erie with annual Santa Claus Parade
Lisa Stratton was taken over by holiday cheer at Saturday’s Santa Claus Parade. She was one of several people who were captured by the Grinch...
YMCA of Niagara’s peace medals go to two worthy Fort Erie recipients
When Fort Erie Councillor George McDermott got up to introduce the Fort Erie Volunteer Fire Fighters Association as a recipient of the YMCA of Niagara...



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