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LOOKING AT THE NEWS WITH HUMOR, WIT, AND SATIRE
The Rich Legacy of Editorial Cartooning in Fort Erie and Niagara By Arden Phair, FEO, February 20, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 12 PART 1 OF 2 The 1970s through the 1990s were a special period in the history of editorial cartooning in Niagara. The weekly

Niagara Transit Service: Is There Hope For Change In Sight?
Christine Whelan, FEO, February 20, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 12 Niagara Transit has been working on its Master Plan and hosted an “in-person engagement session” at Fort Erie Town Hall on January 30. Residents were invited to attend to review different approaches to improving the

From Bertie Township to Greater Fort Erie: Evolution, Consolidation and Clearing Up Confusion
Christine Whelan, FEO, February 6, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 11 “Happy 175th Anniversary! In 1850, Bertie Township was incorporated.” This is how a post began on the Town of Fort Erie’s Facebook page at the beginning of the year. Have you heard of Bertie Township?

Fort Erie Residents Come Together to Show Love for Seniors with “Grammy & Grampy Grams”
The Manic Maker, February 6, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 11 The Manic Maker and Gilmore Lodge have come together to create a special initiative that aims to spread love and joy to the 160 residents of Gilmore Lodge this Valentine’s Day. This unique project, called “Grammy &

Fort Erie Pushes for Continued Urgent Care Services Amid Healthcare Changes
FEO, February 6, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 11 The Town of Fort Erie remains steadfast in its advocacy for accessible local healthcare, emphasizing the need for urgent care services to continue beyond the opening of the South Niagara Hospital. During the Niagara Health Board meeting

Fort Erie Army Cadets Take on Winter Survival Training at I CAN-T.E.R
Warrant Officer Emily Ross, Cadet Correspondent, 2966 RCACC, FEO, February 6, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 11 On Saturday, January 25, 2025, Fort Erie’s 2966 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps embarked on their annual winter Field Training Exercise (FTX) at I CAN-T.E.R, a local equine therapy

Fort Erie Buzzes Toward Bee City Designation
Keasha Maile, FEO, January 23, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 10 Fort Erie is taking significant steps toward environmental sustainability by applying to become a designated Bee City through Bee City Canada. This initiative would see the town join a growing movement of over 85 communities

Coldest Night of the Year in Fort Erie: A Call for Teams and Business Sponsorships
FEO, January 23, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 10 Fort Erie, ON – The Greater Fort Erie community will come together on February 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM for the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk, an annual event aimed at raising funds and awareness

Fort Erie Optimist Club Reintroduces Tween Dances for 2025
Keasha Maile, FEO, January 23, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 10 The Fort Erie Optimist Club is excited to announce the return of their popular Tween Dances, set to take place on the last Friday of each month from January to May. These dances, exclusively for

Mom Box Program Delivers Support to Families in Need
Keasha Maile, FEO, January 23, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 10 The Mom Box Program, run out of Trinity Lutheran Church at 171 Bertie St., is a lifeline for families in need, offering essential baby and toddler supplies to those facing challenges. The program, founded by