MEDIA RELEASE (June 4, 2018) In 2016, the Town converted 3,175 streetlights to LED (light-emitting diodes). The conversion resulted in $323,063 energy consumption and maintenance savings in 2017 when compared to 2015 results. “The project is expected to pay for…
Construction of Crystal Ridge Park Master Plan (Phase I) is scheduled to begin in early June. The first phase of work will include the construction of a tennis/pickleball court, a multi-use court, a park pavilion, as well as new junior…
In a couple weeks, the Town of Fort Erie will start the long-anticipated renovation of the Bay Beach site. During construction, the beach access at Eastwood Avenue will be closed to the public, including parking. Those looking to access the…
MEDIA ADVISORY (May 22, 2018) On Saturday, June 2, the Town of Fort Erie will be giving away maturing trees to Fort Erie residents. The maturing trees will be handed out in the Leisureplex Parking Lot (3 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort…
MEDIA RELEASE (May 15, 2018) Despite comments made by Niagara Falls PC candidate Chuck McShane during last night’s Rally in Niagara Falls for Ontario PC candidate Doug Ford, the Fort Erie Live Racing Track Consortium (FELRC) has achieved a number…
MEDIA RELEASE (May 15, 2018) On October 2, 2017, the Town of Fort Erie launched an enhanced transit system with the assistance of a newly formed Transit Advisory Committee (TAC). TAC met regularly over the past seven months and provided…
Thunderstorms, high winds and heavy rain can develop quickly and threaten life and property. Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southern Niagara. When there is a wind warning expect winds to be blowing steadily at 60-65 km/h…
On Saturday, April 28, the FEFD celebrated the 28th Annual Service Awards. In all, the event included 19 honoured guests; 61 retirees and guests; and 161 firefighters, public educators, administrators and guests. The FEFD is very proud of our ability…
MEDIA RELEASE (April 26, 2018) Fort Erie residents can now watch a live broadcast of the Town of Fort Erie Council, Council-in-Committee and Council-in-Budget Committee meetings on the Internet via YouTube. The live streaming will allow online viewers to watch…
MEDIA RELEASE (April 23, 2018) Starting May 1, candidates interested in running in the 2018 municipal or school board elections will be able to file their nomination papers with the clerk of the appropriate municipality. In addition to the mayor,…