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…
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,…
The Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Valerie Jaeger, has called an Extreme Cold Weather Alert, effective January 4, 2018, as Environment Canada expects temperatures to drop below -15°C. For the location of shelters/accommodation call 211. To speak with an outreach…
With the cold weather hitting Fort Erie, some residents are experiencing frozen pipes in their homes. Frozen water lines can leave a home without running water for days. Therefore, residents should ensure their emergency preparedness kits have enough bottled water…
There have been a number of changes made to the conduct of municipal elections. The following highlights some of the changes that will have the biggest impact on the upcoming 2018 Municipal Election to be held on Monday, October 22,…
MEDIA RELEASE (December 15, 2017) The Town of Fort Erie Council entered its second round of 2018 Budget deliberations during last week’s Council-in-Budget Committee with a review of the Water and Wastewater Budget and User Fees. The overall Water and…
An important step was taken on November 30, to protect the Great Lakes. A letter was delivered to Minister McKenna, signed by 104 Great Lakes Mayors & Elected Officials (including Mayor Redekop), representing almost 16 million people, united in opposition,…
MEDIA RELEASE (November 7, 2017) During last night’s Council-in-Committee meeting, Town Council approved Staff’s recommendation for the development of a Waverly Beach Ad Hoc (WBAH) committee. The purpose of the WBAH committee will be to research initiatives and strategies in…
MEDIA RELEASE (Nov. 6, 2017) On Oct. 2, Fort Erie Transit (FET) launched its newly enhanced transit services. In an effort to assist the community with transitioning through the new changes, FET will be hosting three Public Open Houses. The open…