Fort Erie finished 2024 with a $1.1M surplus
The municipality ended last year in the black, thanks largely to an insurance board refund and savings in wages and benefits. A report to council...
Town recommits to free parking in downtown municipal lots
Mr. Monopoly can breathe a sigh of relief; free parking is staying put in Fort Erie’s downtown cores. Councillor Tom Lewis brought forward a motion...
‘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...
Decades-long Christmas tradition returning to Ridgeway this week
Most storefronts in downtown Ridgeway will be offering their “own little pocket of Christmas cheer” next weekend. That’s according to Sarah Chevalier, owner of Lasting...
ROUNDUP | What’s happening in Fort Erie this week? [December 9-15, 2024]
What follows is a list of community events happening in Greater Fort Erie between December 9 and 15, 2024. Upcoming events can be submitted to...
History and Halloween colliding at Ridgeway Ghost Walks this month
An event running until the end of the month is designed to educate and potentially frighten those who participate. Ridgeway Ghost Walks will kick off...
ROUNDUP | What’s happening in Fort Erie this week? [October 7-14, 2024]
What follows is a list of community events happening in Greater Fort Erie between October 7 and 14, 2024. Upcoming events can be submitted to...
‘It’s like a big reunion’: Community bonds shine bright at Ridgefest
With his trusty service dog Roxie finding some shade under his vendor table out in front of Brimstone Brewing Co., Dave Phillips was taking in...
ROUNDUP | What’s happening in Fort Erie this week? [July 2-7, 2024]
What follows is a list of community events happening in Greater Fort Erie between July 2 and 7, 2024. Upcoming events can be submitted to...



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