Christine Whelan, FEO, August 29, 2024, VOL. 5 ISSUE 26 Five Years’ Reflection: The Small Town Experience On September 5, 2019, the first edition of the Fort Erie Observer, under Jen Wilkinson, Publisher, was distributed throughout the Greater Fort Erie area. Colour splashed across the

Christine Whelan, FEO, August 29, 2024, VOL. 5 ISSUE 26 The Fort Erie Salvation Army Community & Family Services are overwhelmed with the increase of people in need and are working steadily to keep up. The Salvation Army is a reputable, international organization serving Fort

Jennifer Wilkinson, FEO, August 29, 2024, VOL. 5 ISSUE 26 Honoring Academic Excellence and Commitment to Healthcare On August 12, Sandra Flake, Bursary Committee Chairperson and Valerie Gagnon, Auxiliary Treasurer from the Douglas Heights Memorial (DHM) Hospital Auxiliary welcomed students and their proud parents to

By Christine Korol, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist, August 29, 2024, VOL. 5 ISSUE 26 As the summer winds down and we prepare for the start of a new school year, the focus often falls on getting children ready—buying supplies, adjusting schedules, and preparing for a fresh

Elizabeth Mason, FEO, August 15, 2024, VOL. 5 ISSUE 25 You didn’t have to go to the movie theatre to get a taste of “Twisters” over the long weekend. Fort Erie and Stevensville experienced quite the gusts of wind on Monday the 5th as at

Brittany Bortolon, August 15, 2024, VOL. 5 ISSUE 25  Craig Spada says his focus as he takes on this new role is player development and ensuring the league is one all players can thrive. The Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) is proud to announce

Niagara Health, August 15, 2024, VOL. 5 ISSUE 25 In the bustling Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Marotta Family Hospital in St. Catharines, there exists a program that transcends medical treatment, offering solace and dignity to patients facing their final days. Co-founded by Dr.

Keasha Maile, FEO, August 15, 2024, VOL. 5 ISSUE 25  Old Fort Erie buzzed with excitement and echoed with the sounds of muskets and cannon fire during the weekend of August 10 and 11. The 39th annual reenactment of the Siege of Fort Erie drew

Keasha Maile, FEO, August 1, 2024, VOL. 5 ISSUE 24 Fort Erie residents swarmed to the new McDonald’s in Ridgeway on July 24th, enjoying fresh fries and cold drinks during the restaurant’s low-key grand opening. Crew members were busy with final inspections in the early

Keasha Maile, FEO, August 1, 2024, VOL. 5 ISSUE 24  Queens Circle in Crystal Beach transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity on July 20th during the 10th annual Circle of Art Show, presented by the Friends of Crystal Beach. The event featured 65 artists