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Cathy Green-Redekop, First Lady of Fort Erie: Loved, Recognized and Honoured
Christine Whelan, FEO, April 3, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 15 After reading the Fort Erie Observer story about the Fort Erie residents who had received King Charles III Coronation Medals, Cathy Green-Redekop’s oldest daughter, Lindsey Redekop Smith, emailed the paper to let us know her

Burd Sisler, the Oldest Man in Canada, Lives in Fort Erie and is Turning 110!
Christine Whelan, FEO, April 3, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 15 Burdett Thomas Sisler is days away from celebrating another birthday. On Sunday, April 13, friends and family are invited to attend this special occasion. Doors will open at the Fort Erie Legion Branch 71 at

Niagara Regional Police Tow Rotation Concerns Taken To Regional Council
Christine Whelan, FEO, April 3, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 15 When Councillor Pat Chiocchio recently heard from two different Niagara Region tow truck companies with concerns, he sought answers. He invited the company owners to present at the March 20 Regional Council Meeting. The two

Join Mayor Redekop for Fort Erie’s Community Clean-Up Day!
Keasha Maile, FEO, April 3, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 15 Get ready to roll up your sleeves, Fort Erie! Mayor Wayne Redekop is calling on residents to come together for a big Community Clean-Up Day in celebration of Earth Day on April 22. This is

Prince of Wales Stakes celebrates 90 years
Fort Erie Race Track’s signature event hits major milestone Fort Erie Race Track, FEO, March 20, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 14 Fort Erie Race Track, a cornerstone of Canadian horseracing since 1897, is proud to announce the upcoming 90th running of the Prince of Wales

King Charles III Coronation Medal Recipients:
For Outstanding Contribution to Our Community, Province and Country Christine Whelan, FEO, March 20, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 14 On Tuesday, March 4, three Fort Erie residents received a King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of their extraordinary dedication, exemplary service, and profound contributions

Fort Erie’s Aircraft on the Pedestal Is Getting Refurbished After 24 Years
Christine Whelan, FEO, March 20, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 14 The Royal Canadian Air Force Association 484 (Frontier) Wing has taken on the task of refurbishing the FE T-33 aircraft, which was mounted on a pedestal at Sugarbowl Park, Central Avenue in Fort Erie 24

New Scholarship Pays Tribute to Tony Passero
FEO, March 20, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 14 On behalf of Lackawanna Products Corp. and Tunney Murchie, the owner of Lackawanna Products, a Scholarship has been set up in memory of Tony Passero and his dedication to hockey in Fort Erie. This will be the

Wayne Gates Secures Another Term as Niagara Falls MPP
Keasha Maile, FEO, March 6, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 13 Wayne Gates has once again been re-elected as the Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for the Niagara Falls riding, which includes Fort Erie and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Representing the Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP), Gates secured nearly

Everyday Influencer Conference Empowers Student Leaders at GFESS
Keasha Maile, FEO, March 6, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 13 On February 19th, students gathered at Greater Fort Erie Secondary School (GFESS) for the Everyday Influencer Conference, a student-led initiative to inspire young leaders to recognize and embrace their ability to make a difference in