Ridgeway Summer Festival July 9, 2018 This past weekend Ridgeway welcomed summer as they have for the past 27 years, with the 28th annual Ridgeway Summer Festival! This was a community driven event that brought locals and people from out…
July 5, 2018 Summer has officially begun! With the start of summer we have seen increasing temperatures and high humidity! This combination has increased visitors to the beach in search of some relief in the cooler lake temperatures and…
July 3, 2018 The Town of Fort Erie would like to endorse the Ontario SPCA initiative “2018 No Hot Pets” campaign. The goal of this initiative is to educate the public on the dangers of leaving pets unattended in vehicles…
Fort Erie Firefighter Graduation Ceremony June 25, 2018 On Sunday June 24, the Town of Fort Erie Fire Department welcomed 15 new members to its firefighting crew. A formal graduation ceremony including bag pipes was held for those 15…
On Friday June 15, 2018 Mayor and Council of the Town of Fort Erie recognized the many volunteers that sit on Council committees with an evening of Hors d’oeuvres and dessert provided by Pomegranate Restaurant and an inspiring key note…
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…