Fort Erie Times http://www.forterietimes.ca Recent Local News en-us Copyright: (c) 2012 www.forterietimes.ca, All rights reserved. Putting our faith in NGOs the way to go http://www.forterietimes.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461433 Here’s the truth. It couldn’t have been a very good political fundraiser: None of us can now recall who was speaking. Most likely, it was a Conservative — because we were exiled to the furthest corner in the room, with some of the other Liberals in attendance.[...] Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.forterietimes.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461433 129729852000000000 Council approves operating budget http://www.forterietimes.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460177 Local taxpayers will be facing an average 3.4 per cent increase, which equates to $83.76 a year for the average household in Fort Erie. This figure is inclusive of the Region and education taxes. The Town's portion will increase 4.5 per cent.[...] Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:52:00 GMT http://www.forterietimes.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460177 129727759200000000 Fire department getting ready to celebrate 150 years of service http://www.forterietimes.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460176 A massively destructive blaze is the root of the Fort Erie Fire Department (FEFD)'s incorporation in 1862. This will all be described in thorough detail at the sesquicentennial celebration of the FEFD on June 9 at station no.[...] Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:51:00 GMT http://www.forterietimes.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460176 129727758600000000 Events at Library http://www.forterietimes.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460172 E-Reader Tutorial Need some coaching to make best use of your new E-Reading device? Call now to register for a small group session being provided by the library. Feb. 8, Centennial Branch, 6:30 p.m.[...] Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:46:00 GMT http://www.forterietimes.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460172 129727755600000000 Programs help youth get involved in sports http://www.forterietimes.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460170 There's nothing eight-year-old Keith Compere loves more than playing soccer. When he came to Canada from Haiti a few years ago, Keith's mother didn't have the resources to sign him up for the local soccer league.[...] Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:45:00 GMT http://www.forterietimes.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460170 129727755000000000 Motorist hits house in Crystal Beach http://www.forterietimes.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458299 On Wednesday, at approximately 12:48 p.m., members of the Niagara Regional Police, Niagara Emergency Medical Services and the Fort Erie Fire Department responded to reports of a single vehicle collision on Belfast Road South near Cambridge Road East in Crystal Beach.[...] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:58:00 GMT http://www.forterietimes.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458299 129726682800000000