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Fort Erie Lemon Squeezies Stir Up Sweet Support for Kids in Need
Keasha Maile, FEO, June 12, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 20 A group of Fort Erie elementary students squeezed kindness into every cup this summer as they hosted their second annual charity lemonade stand in support of Family and Children’s Services (FACS) Niagara. Eleven-year-old Brookelyn Reaman,

Fort Erie Secondary School – Class of 1985 40th Reunion Celebration
FEO, June 12, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 20 “Oh, What a Night!” On Saturday, May 24, 2025, the Fort Erie Secondary School (FESS) Class of 1985 celebrated its 40th high school reunion — our seventh reunion gathering since graduation! This class has a long-standing tradition

Fort Erie Optimist Club is for the Community, But the Kids Come First
Christine Whelan, FEO, June 12, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 20 Monday, May 12, after celebrating with a dinner at their hall at 1555 Gilmore Road in Fort Erie, the members of the Optimist Club presented a token of acknowledgement and appreciation to selected students across

Age-Friendly Communities: Promoting the “New Beginning”
Christine Whelan, FEO, June 12, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 20 On Monday, June 2, Mayor Redekop, Town Councillors and representatives from Age-Friendly Niagara raised the Age-Friendly Niagara flag to celebrate Seniors Month. This year’s theme, “Fit, Active, and Healthy Seniors,” emphasizes supporting older adults through

Fort Erie’s own Bill’s Toyota Celebrated its 60th year of Business
Millicent Simonics, FEO, May 29, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 19 Bill’s Toyota is not just a preferred car dealership, but also a local landmark honored as Canada’s first Toyota dealership. The remarkable story began when young Bill Pacinsky emigrated from Hungary to Canada in 1957.

MYAC: A Year of Impact, Energy, and Youth Leadership
Keasha Maile, FEO, May 29, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 19 At the May 12 Council-in-Committee meeting, members of Fort Erie’s Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) gave an enthusiastic presentation outlining the committee’s achievements, goals, and continued efforts to support and connect with youth in the

Cows Come Home: A TV Series Filmed In Fort Erie, Wrapped Up and Ready To Go!
Christine Whelan, FEO, May 29, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 19 For the last eight months, Cows Come Home, a TV series filmed in several Greater Fort Erie area locations, has been in post-production and is almost ready for its grand entrance into the world. Katie

SENIORS STEPPING OUT FESTIVAL: Offering Opportunities of Purpose and Contribution to the Community for Seniors This Year
Christine Whelan, FEO, May 29, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 19 Seniors are stepping out again this year! On Saturday, June 14th, the Seniors Stepping Out Festival invites all older adults to the Leisureplex to connect with others. Deborah Fairlie and the Town of Fort Erie’s

Big Brothers Big Sisters Needs More Mentors in Fort Erie
Keasha Maile, FEO, May 15, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 18 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara is asking Fort Erie residents to step up and become mentors. Thirteen local kids are already waiting for someone to spend time with, and more are expected this fall.

Red Dress Day – Greater Fort Erie Secondary School Honoured Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Boys, and Two-Spirited People
May 15, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 18 Monday, May 5 marked the National Day of Awareness and Remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2S People (MMIWG2S), also known as Red Dress Day. Initiated by Métis artist Jaime Black, Red Dress Day served