Today, along with all 12 area municipalities and Niagara Region, Fort Erie has declared a state of emergency. Declaring an emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act provides Fort Erie with all options available…
FORT ERIE (March 31, 2020) Last night, the Ontario Government extended its emergency declaration to stop the spread of COVID-19. Under the new order, all outdoor recreational amenities such as sports fields and playgrounds are to be closed. This new…
FORT ERIE (March 24, 2020) The Town of Fort Erie is taking additional steps to assist residents and businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak. During Monday night’s meeting, Council agreed to temporarily introduce a grace period and begin to waive late…
FORT ERIE (March 22, 2020) Fort Erie Mayor Wayne Redekop is self-isolating at home having recently returned from a family trip outside of Canada. While asymptomatic and with no known COVID-19 exposure, the Mayor is following expert public health guidance…
FORT ERIE (March 17) The Town of Fort Erie continues to take COVID-19 seriously. In an effort to help minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Town will be making significant changes to services and programming to help protect the health…
FORT ERIE (March 6, 2020) In December 2019, Town Staff applied for grant funding from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) for the development of a Corporate Software Systems Review. Earlier this week, Town Staff received confirmation from…
FORT ERIE (February 28, 2020) Thanks to the efforts of many, the Town of Fort Erie has officially taken ownership of the EJ Freeland Community Centre and the Boys and Girls Club will be the new tenant at the Centre…
FORT ERIE (Feb. 27, 2020) Community health and wellness initiatives have been a part of Town Council’s strategic focus for many years. This commitment has made Fort Erie a leader in community-focused health care for rural communities in Ontario. “When…
FORT ERIE (February 21, 2020) Fort Erie Town Council approved the 2020 Operating Budget with an increase of 1.55 per cent for an overall residential property tax increase of 2.47 per cent when combined with Niagara Region and the Boards…
FORT ERIE (January 31, 2020) On Dec. 4, Town staff presented its 2020 budget for Water and Wastewater Operating Budget and User Fee Analysis. Last week, Mayor and Council gave final approval by passing the bylaw to this budget. The…