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Fort Erie poised for growth as Town Council approves 2024 Budget

FORT ERIE (February 9, 2024): Fort Erie Town Council approved the 2024 Budget in principle, with a 5.5 percent increase for the Town’s portion of the residential property tax. This increase translates to an additional $13.94 per month 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 5.16 percent.

Town expenditures relate directly to strategic priorities established by Council: 

• access...

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Accessible StopGap ramps available just in time for holiday shopping

The Town of Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) continues to work on ways to make our community more accessible.

In partnership with the StopGap Foundation, funding for a pilot project was made available to provide a temporary ramp into stores that have one step between 2” and 9”.

“The temporary ramp will help to increase accessibility into existing businesses by removing barriers for persons with disabilities, mothers with strollers, and people using walkers or canes,” stated AAC...

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Fort Erie to host Mayor's Forum on Diversity and Inclusion

Fort Erie to host Mayor's Forum on Diversity and Inclusion

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FORT ERIE (October 12, 2023) – The "Mayor's Forum on Diversity and Inclusion" to be held Friday, November 10, 2023, from 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM, will be a transformative gathering to effect change and foster inclusive spaces in our community.

In partnership with the Fort Erie Diversity and Inclusion Coalition, this event brings together thought leaders, professionals, activists, and advocates from diverse...

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Council adopts the 2023-2026 Corporate Strategic Plan

Fort Erie: A Community for Everyone 

FORT ERIE (September 22, 2023) – On September 18, 2023, Town of Fort Erie Council approved By-law No. 136-2023, which adopted the 2023-2026 Corporate Strategic Plan (CSP) that identifies priorities that will lead the municipality over the next four years.

Council created a new Vision:  “Fort Erie: A Community For Everyone” that ties in each  Strategic Objective statement for the six key pillars.

Sustainable, reliable access to local health care

A community …. where...

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Fort Erie Fire Department Receives OAFC Mental Wellness Program Bursary

MEDIA RELEASE FORT ERIE (September 07, 2023) – The Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) has selected the Fort Erie Fire Department as the recipient of one of 20 bursaries to develop mental wellness programs. Each bursary is worth a total of $10,000. The Fort Erie Fire Department will use this gift to ensure our firefighters have the mental wellness tools and resources to face challenging situations. The OAFC is dedicated to enhancing mental health and resilience among Ontario firefighters....

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