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Jr. Meteors Blaze to Victory at South Niagara Classic
Keasha Maile, FEO, January 9, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 9 The Greater Fort Erie Jr. Meteors U13 Select team has proven themselves a force to be reckoned with, emerging victorious at the South Niagara Select Classic in December. The three-day tournament, held in the heart

Burden Bears Offer Comfort to Those in Need
Jen Wilkinson, FEO, January 9, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 9 Ursula Bennett first encountered the idea of Burden Bears during a trip to Florida. Inspired, she brought the concept back to her community in Black Creek, where it took root. Burden Bears are small, handmade

Frosty the Christmas Horse Fundraising Team Says, “Thank you, Fort Erie!”
Christine Whelan, FEO, December 19, 2024, VOL. 6 ISSUE 8 On Saturday, December 7, for the fourth year, Team Frosty pulled off another memorable event for COPE, thus for the Greater Fort Erie area. This year, Gary Hass, fundraising organizer, says the turnout was phenomenal.

The Point Abino Lighthouse Received An Early Christmas Gift This Year
Christine Whelan, FEO, December 19, 2024, VOL. 6 ISSUE 8 Point Abino Lighthouse Preservation Society (PALPS) member Brian Smyth and retired president Rick Doan are proud to present a project they have been working on throughout the fall: a Third Order, 6-panel, 72-prism Fresnel Lens.

Santa’s Surfing Streak: 40 Years of Waves and Warmth
Keasha Maile, FEO, December 19, 2024, VOL. 6 ISSUE 8 Fort Erie’s Surfing Santa, John Fulton, is celebrating a remarkable milestone this December 23rd as he celebrates 40 years of surfing across the Niagara River to raise money for homeless individuals in the Niagara region.

Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign Raises $13,757.08 to Support Local Summer Camp Programs
FEO, December 19, 2024, VOL. 6 ISSUE 8 Community Living Fort Erie is thrilled to announce that the 2024 Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign, which ran from November 18 through November 24, raised $13,757.08. This year’s proceeds will be shared equally between Community Living

Fort Erie Residents Voice Healthcare Concern
Keasha Maile, FEO, December 5, 2024, VOL. 6 ISSUE 7 On November 30th, community members gathered for a Fort Erie Healthcare SOS public discussion. The event emphasized giving the community a platform to voice concerns about healthcare access and services, especially regarding Douglas Memorial Hospital.

The Manic Maker Celebrates Its First Anniversary and Signs of a Jarvis Street Rebirth
Christine Whelan, FEO, December 5, 2024, VOL. 6 ISSUE 7 The family of the Manic Maker, Bridgeburg’s Cozy Corner Cafe, have experienced rapid movement in their personal lives and business growth. They have also been looking out their windows and see Jarvis Street growth. Dana

FORT ERIE – “OUR TOWN”: Five Years of Community Support and Positivity
Christine Whelan, FEO, December 5, 2024, VOL. 6 ISSUE 7 Just weeks before the world began to change forever, two Fort Erie residents silently set up a Facebook group, not knowing the impact it would have on their community for years to come. Fort Erie

Resident move-in date set for new Gilmore Lodge
FEO, December 5, 2024, VOL. 6 ISSUE 7 The new Gilmore Lodge redevelopment project is progressing well, with plans to welcome residents from the existing Gilmore Lodge and Upper Canada Lodge into their new home on Dec. 18, 2024. Gilmore Lodge is a newly built