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Fort Erie Town Council Approves 2025 Budget

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FORT ERIE (February 10, 2025)

At the Council-in-Budget Committee Meeting on January 29, 2025, Fort Erie Town Council approved the 2025 Budget in principle, with a 4.95 percent increase for the Town’s portion of the residential property tax. This increase translates to an additional $6.12 monthly for the median household.

When the Niagara Region and the Boards of Education levies are included, the combined increase for residential taxpayers in Fort Erie is $19.40 per month.

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Fort Erie encouraged after meeting with Niagara Health Board

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FORT ERIE (January 31, 2025)

The Town of Fort Erie has been steadfast and consistent in advocating for local health services to meet the needs of the community. Mayor Redekop and town councillors attended the Niagara Health Board meeting this week on January 29, 2025, seeking support for the continuation of urgent care services beyond the opening of the South Niagara Hospital as the Fort Erie community's primary care safety net.  Without this essential safety net, the Town...

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Fort Erie to Become a Bee-friendly Community

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FORT ERIE (January 29, 2025) – The Town of Fort Erie has applied to become a Bee City Community through Bee City Canada. This initiative directly aligns with the Council's dedication to environmental and climate change resiliency as identified in the Corporate Strategic Plan.

By becoming a Bee City Community, Fort Erie demonstrates its commitment to environmental stewardship and the protection of pollinator populations, ensuring a vibrant and sustainable future for all. By...

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Fort Erie Council Approves 2024-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

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December 17, 2024

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) mandates the creation, implementation, maintenance, and documentation of a multi-year accessibility plan. This plan outlines an organization’s strategy to prevent and remove barriers while meeting the legislation's requirements.

The Town of Fort Erie adopted its first Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP) in 2013, followed by the second MYAP in 2019...

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Canada Post Service Disruption

UPDATED as of December 17, 2024 at 10:15 a.m.

Canada Post will resume postal delivery services as of December 17, 2024. Please continue to enjoy the convenience and speed of the Town's digital services by registering for your myFE eBilling account, and joining our email list and follow our social media channels for important ongoing updates. 

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FORT ERIE (November 27, 2024) -

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has taken strike action which started on Friday,...

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