Some roads in Fort Erie are closed due to flooding. Please keep away from these closed areas until they are opened back up to the public. All roads are open Last update: Monday, January 20, 2020, at 8:47am
Storm Update: Road Closures
Emergency Preparedness: During and After a Power Outage
A power outage could be over quickly but some can last much longer – even weeks during an emergency. Power outages are often caused by freezing rain, storms and/or high winds that damage power lines and equipment. Cold snaps or…
FERT Responds to Heavy Flooding and Power Outages in Fort Erie
Last night, the Town of Fort Erie Response Team (FERT) reported major flooding events throughout Fort Erie: Point Abinio Road flooded around 11 p.m. with no access on Point Abino Road from Michener south due to down lines, trees and…
Updates to FET Routes Begin November 4
Public Service Announcement (October 31, 2019) Changes to Fort Erie Transit routes will begin November 4. The changes include the addition of a second bus to the current East route; running in the opposite direction with staggered timing. This addition…
Emergency Preparedness for Severe Storms
Thunderstorms, hail, blizzards, ice storms, high winds and heavy rain can develop quickly and threaten life and property. Severe storms occur in all regions of Canada and in all seasons. Severe weather make driving dangerous – avoid the risk when…
Town Council Moves Forward with CN 6218 Repair Project
Media Release (October 24, 2019) The Town will be moving forward on recommendations to divide the CN 6218 Steam Engine repair project between short-term necessary repairs and long-term additions to the display. “CN Steam Engine 6218 is a historical landmark…
Town Council Updates By-laws to Include Shipping/Cargo Containers
Media Release (October 22, 2019) The availability of low cost, re-purposed shipping/cargo containers to the general public has led to an increase of containers appearing throughout Fort Erie’s residential, commercial and industrial areas. For almost two years, Town Council and…
Fort Erie Transit Adds 2nd Bus to East Route
Media Release (September 26, 2019) In January 2019, Niagara Region assumed the financial responsibility of inter-municipal transit services in Fort Erie. Town Staff will be reallocating a portion of funds budgeted for inter-municipal transit services in 2019 to improving the…
High Volume Permit Activity for New Residential Construction Becomes ‘New Norm’
Media Release (September 12, 2019) Fort Erie neighbourhoods continue to grow strong with 52 permits for residential units in the second quarter (Q2) of 2019. The value of the new residential construction for Q2 is approximately $16.6 million, which is…
Council Adopts 2018-2022 Strategic Plan
Media Release (September 3, 2019) Last week, Town Council approved its 2018-2022 Strategic Plan. A strategic plan is a dynamic, strategic document that provides a snapshot of the current and future goals and objectives of Town Council. “During the strategic…