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Lida, the Lifetime Leader, Says She Does It For The Kids
March 19, 2026 Volume 7, Issue 14 Christine Whelan September 2025 marked 60 years with Girl Guides of Canada for Lida Greenaway, and she’s still going. Lida started her journey with the Girl Guides when she helped save a unit in Hamilton, the city where
Small Town, Big Ocean: A Fort Erie Reunion at Sea
March 5, 2026 By Jen Wilkinson What are the chances of travelling thousands of kilometres from home, boarding a cruise ship bound for the Caribbean, and discovering you’re surrounded by neighbours? That’s exactly what happened to my husband Mike and I when we set sail
Meteor Mark
BILL POTRECZ BPSN If anyone was going to write a history of the Fort Erie Meteors, Mark Sauder would be the perfect choice. The 66-year-old Fort Erie resident has been involved with the organization in a variety of roles for over four decades, beginning in
Niagara Regional Chair Jim Bradley passes away
Niagara Region Press Release September 26, 2025 After a long and storied career in local and provincial politics, Niagara Regional Chair Jim Bradley passed away in St. Catharines on Sept. 26 following a brief illness. He was 80 years old. He leaves behind a legacy of public
BREAKING: Canada Post Suspends Mail Delivery Nationwide Due to CUPW Strike
September 25, 2025 Today, Canada Post has announced that due to a national strike launched by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), its operations have come to a halt across the country. This strike is in response to recent government announcements about Canada Post’s
The Fort Erie Public Library’s Debbie Ashworth: Wrapping Up 50 Years of Service, “It’s Been a Great Ride.”
Christine Whelan, September 18th, 2025 • Volume 7 • Issue 1 Many recognize the face of, and look forward to seeing, Debbie Ashworth as they walk through the doors of a local library branch. Her role has changed over the five decades, finishing up as
From Highland Dance to Triathlons: Local Athlete Carly Zanatta Qualifies for the Ironman World Championship
Millicent Simonics, September 18th, 2025 • Volume 7 • Issue 1 This October, Ridgeway local athlete Carly Zanatta will be among the world’s best endurance competitors at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii—a race considered the pinnacle of triathlon. For Carly, it’s more than
Kenney Jessop and The Christine Jessop Story: A Brother’s Rise From the Unimaginable
By Christine Whelan, September 18th, 2025 • Volume 7 • Issue 1 Kenney Jessop with sister, Christine The small town of Queensville, Ontario, was rocked to its core on New Year’s Eve 1984, when nine-year-old Christine Jessop’s body was found, three months after she had
Northern Roads takes the Wheel at Bill’s Toyota
New ownership aims to build on the Pasincky family legacy with dealership improvements, community involvement, and a focus on Fort Erie’s future. Alexa Ford, FEO CEO Luciano Butera, along with his partners, COO Moe Eftekhari and vice-president Matt Butcher, say they are excited and honoured
Cows, Cameos, and Country Charm: A Fort Erie Celebration
Christine Whelan, FEO, September 18, 2025 The Fort Erie Observer is thrilled to share that Cows Come Home, which premiered on Bell Fibe TV1 on June 11, is making its way to Fort Erie for a special screening and celebration on Sunday, October 5! This
