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Message from Mayor Redekop and the Town of Fort Erie regarding the passing of Dr. David Henry

FORT ERIE (October 30, 2025) - It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Dr. David Henry. David was unique in so many ways, most importantly for his love of Fort Erie and the many patients that he cared for with compassion over the decades. Who can forget his passionate defence of maintaining services at Douglas Memorial when Niagara Health was intent on closing our hospital? He was a champion for health care in our community and a shining example of how one can serve a...

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Town of Fort Erie Adopts New Official Plan to Guide Growth to 2051

FORT ERIE (August 28, 2025) — The Town of Fort Erie Council has adopted a new Official Plan that establishes a strategic framework to guide growth and development through to the year 2051. The plan reflects the vision of Town Council, extensive public engagement, expert analysis, and collaboration with stakeholders across the community.

The Official Plan addresses key priorities including:

• Housing
• Employment
• Agriculture 
• Natural heritage
• Climate resilience
• Economic development

Developed through a...

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Water Meter Tampering Investigation Leads to Charges in Fort Erie

Public Notice

FORT ERIE (October 17, 2025) - Following an investigation by the Town of Fort Erie’s By-law Enforcement and Water/Wastewater teams, sixteen (16) Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) charges have been laid against two Fort Erie residents for tampering with their residential water meter.

The investigation occurred in the Dominion Road area between August 16 and September 27, 2025.

The Town’s By-law No. 66-2016 prohibits anyone from interfering with, obstructing, concealing, or...

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Fort Erie Resident Convicted for Failing to Comply with Dangerous Dog Order

Public Notice

FORT ERIE (October 10, 2025) — On September 25th at the Welland Provincial Offences Courthouse, A Fort Erie resident was convicted under the Town’s Animal Welfare By-law No.73-2021 for failing to comply with a Dangerous Dog Order, originally issued in 2021. The conviction resulted in more than $3,000 in fines imposed by the court.

Following an incident in 2021, the resident’s dog was officially designated as a Dangerous Dog under the Town’s by-law. This designation carries several...

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Niagara River Recreation Trail Work in Fort Erie​ 

Public Notice

• Plans are in place to replace and realign damaged sections of the popular recreation trail in Fort Erie
• The trail repairs will begin on Monday, September 8 and the anticipated completion date is Friday, September 26

Fort Erie, ON— As Niagara Parks continues work to implement its shoreline protection strategy pilot and restoration along the Niagara River breakwall in Fort Erie, construction will now begin to repair damaged sections of the Niagara River Recreation Trail between Old...

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