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Important Information: How to Access the Fort Erie Observer During a Canada Post Strike
FEO, November 21, 2024, VOL. 6 ISSUE 6 Due to the Canada Post strike, regular mail delivery will be impacted. However, we want to ensure you stay up-to-date with the latest community events, news, and stories in Fort Erie. Here’s how you can access the
The Town of Fort Erie appoints new Manager, Legislative Services/Town Clerk (Peter Todd)
FORT ERIE (July 28, 2023) – Mayor Redekop, Town Council and Town of Fort Erie CAO Chris McQueen are pleased to announce that Peter Todd has accepted the position of Manager, Legislative Services/Town Clerk. Town Staff are excited to find a candidate who will not only
Media Release (July 18, 2023) – Fort Erie Welcomes $100 Million Manufacturing Investment. Siltech Corporation expansion fuels local economic growth.
JULY 20, 2023 FORT ERIE – The Town of Fort Erie is delighted to announce the official groundbreaking construction of Siltech Corporation’s new 210,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility. With a monumental investment of $100 million, this new facility is a milestone within our community. It is
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 successfully launched a new online citizen portal called myFE (my.forterie.ca), to provide our community with digital access to their tax and water bills. Paperless billing for the Town of Fort Erie was previously
Fort Erie Race Track Announces Rescheduled Closing Day
FORT ERIE- October 19, 2022- After receiving all necessary approvals, Fort Erie Race Track announces the rescheduled closing day for the 2022 racing reason. The final day of racing for the year will be held on Monday, October 24 beginning at 12:25 p.m. The event
Council receives Final Report on the 2018-2022 Corporate Strategic Plan Achievements
FORT ERIE (October 11, 2022) – At the October 3, 2022 Committee meeting, Council received a final report on the implementation and achievements of their 2018-2022 Corporate Strategic Plan. While the global pandemic did impact some forward movement on key initiatives, the Strategic Plan continued
2023 Short-Term Rental Licence Renewals
FORT ERIE (October 11, 2022) –The Town of Fort Erie’s Economic Development and Tourism Services (EDTS) department will receive, process, and issue Short-Term Rental licence renewals for 2023 under the current rules and regulations set out in By-law No. 217-05, Schedule 13, as amended. This
The Town of Fort Erie appoints new CAO (Chris McQueen)
April 6, 2022 FORT ERIE (April. 05, 2022) The Town of Fort Erie has found its next CAO. Mayor Redekop on behalf of Town Council is pleased to announce that Chris McQueen has accepted the position of CAO (Chief Administrative Officer) for the Town of
Regional Chair Bradley and Niagara’s 12 mayors make joint decision to end the State of Emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic
March 14, 2022 Regional Chair Jim Bradley and Niagara’s local municipal mayors offer the following joint statement regarding the decision to lift the State of Emergency:”Effective Tuesday, March 15 at 12:01 a.m., Niagara’s municipalities are officially ending the municipal States of Emergency that have been
Fort Erie receives Community Building Fund grant for new splash pad in Lions Sugarbowl Park
FORT ERIE, ON (March 3, 2022) Fort Erie has received a boost towards the construction of a new splash pad in Lions Sugarbowl Park with a $500,000 grant from the Government of Ontario’s Community Building Fund ‐ Capital stream. This funding will be delivered by