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Fort Erie Council Approves Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (AHCIP)

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Fort Erie, ON – (February 25, 2025)

The Town of Fort Erie is proud to announce that Town Council adopted the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (AHCIP) on February 10, 2025. This marks a significant milestone in the Town's ongoing efforts to increase access to affordable housing units for residents.

The implementing by-law was passed by Council on February 24, 2025, and applications for one of the three (3) incentive programs being offered through the AHCIP are...

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Town of Fort Erie Approves 2024 Parks and Open Space Master Plan

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Fort Erie, ON – (February 24, 2025)

The Town of Fort Erie is pleased to announce the approval of the 2024 Parks and Open Space Master Plan (POSMP), an aspirational and robust guide aimed at enhancing the Town's parks and recreational areas to meet the evolving needs of the community.

The Parks and Open Space Master Plan, developed with extensive community engagement and expert consultation, outlines a strategic vision for the planning, development, maintenance, renewal, and...

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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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