This day in our history
Provided by the Fort Erie Museum
Provided by the Fort Erie Museum
1842 - U.S. Captain Taylor brings a boat load of passengers to Point Abino to watch his underwater explosion experiments. The charge, which blew up a boat into a thousand pieces, showed how useful this technology might be against hostile vessels in case of war. (New York Times, May 28, 1842)
1946 - A total of 11,000 cars and 1,000 pedestrians cross the Peace Bridge into Canada on Decoration Day (now Memorial Day). This was the first Decoration Day held during peace time in five years. (Times-Review, Jun. 2, 1947)
1975 - Hy's Drive-In Restaurant opens at the corner of Crescent and Garrison Road. (FEHM Files)
Announcements
COVID-19 | Fort Erie beaches are closed Media Release (May 22, 2020) Fort Erie reopens some outdoor recreational areas and amenities Media Advisory (May 22, 2020) Fort Erie undergoing recovery planning efforts Media Release (May 21, 2020) Town of Fort Erie Releases COVID-19 Financial Impact Public Information Open House
Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment
986 Ridge Road North Media Advisory (May 19, 2020) Restrictions on Fort Erie Outdoor Spaces Media Advisory (May 15, 2020) Fort Erie Reopens Local Boat Ramps for Public Use Media Advisory (May 7, 2020) Fort Erie discourages Garage Sales during COVID-19 Media Release (May 6, 2020) Fort Erie Town Council urges Prime Minister to continue limiting cross-border traffic Media Release (April 23, 2020) Fort Erie Business Availability Map Connects Local Businesses with Customers
Events
Caregiver Wellness LTC Transitional & Self-Health (5/27) Taking Care of Yourself: Strategies for Self-Care (5/27) Job Search Help During COVID-19 (5/27) Job Searching...the new normal! - Virtual Seminar (5/27) Employment Standards Act Virtual Workshop (5/27) PROFESSIONAL RESUME & COVER LETTER VIRTUAL WORKSHOP (5/27) PROFESSIONAL RESUME & COVER LETTER VIRTUAL WORKSHOP (5/27) POWER HOUR VIRTUAL WORKSHOP (5/27) Maintaining a Healthy Brain (5/28) Job Search Help During COVID-19 (5/28) ACE YOUR NEXT INTERVIEW VIRTUAL WORKSHOP (5/28) Next Steps & Care Essentials (5/29) Job Search Help During COVID-19 (5/29) JOB MAINTENANCE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP (5/29) RETURN TO WORK – POST COVID VIRTUAL WORKSHOP (5/29)