FORT ERIE (February 16, 2023) Fort Erie Town Council approved in principle the 2023budget with an increase of 0.88 percent for the Town’s portion of the residential propertytax. For the median household, this increase translates to an additional $12 per…
Fort Erie Mayor weighs in on Bill 23 – More Homes Built Faster Act
FORT ERIE (Dec 6, 2022) – Statement from Mayor Wayne Redekop: There have been several statements made by the Premier and his Minister of Municipal Affairsand Housing recently relative to Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, which was passed…
The Town of Fort Erie successfully launches a new Online Portal for paperless tax and water bills
FORT ERIE (October 28, 2022) – Go paperless. The Town of Fort Erie has successfullylaunched a new online citizen portal called myFE (my.forterie.ca), to provide our community withdigital access to their tax and water bills. Paperless billing for the Town…
Council receives Final Report on the 2018-2022 Corporate Strategic Plan
Achievements
FORT ERIE (October 11, 2022) – At the October 3, 2022 Committee meeting, Councilreceived a final report on the implementation and achievements of their 2018-2022Corporate Strategic Plan. While the global pandemic did impact some forwardmovement on key initiatives, the Strategic…
2023 Short-Term Rental Licence Renewals
FORT ERIE (October 11, 2022) –The Town of Fort Erie’s Economic Development and TourismServices (EDTS) department will receive, process, and issue Short-Term Rental licence renewalsfor 2023 under the current rules and regulations set out in By-law No. 217-05, Schedule 13,…
Fort Erie municipal buildings will close on September 19 for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Council will proceed as planned
FORT ERIE (September 14, 2022) – The Town of Fort Erie municipal buildings, with the exception of the Leisureplex Arena, will be closed Monday, September 19, 2022, to respectfully acknowledge the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Town Hall…
Statement from Mayor Wayne Redekop:
REGARDING THE DEATH OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II
FORT ERIE (September 9, 2022) – As a community, we mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history. As head of state not only for Britain, but also for the parliamentary democracies of the…
Fire Station 6 sold for use as new pharmacy and health services clinic
Creative repurposing will provide significant community benefit FORT ERIE (August 22, 2022) – At a Special Council Meeting held on August 11, 2022, Townof Fort Erie Council reached a unanimous decision to sell the former Fire Station 6 propertylocated at…
Town of Fort Erie Leaders Attend the 2022 AMO Conference
FORT ERIE (August 16, 2022) – Town of Fort Erie leaders join more than 1,700 participants from almost 444 municipalities across Ontario at the 2022 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference held from August 14 to August 17. AMO…
Fort Erie Strengthens Short-Term Rental Program with New Changes
FORT ERIE (July 20, 2022) – As of July 18, 2022, Fort Erie Council made additional changes to the Short-Term Rental program. Operators will be required to maintain a register of renters and overnight occupants and follow new advertising guidelines.…