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Fort Erie limes www.forterietimes.ca KRIS DUBE/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES Mayor Wayne Redekop drops the puck during a ceremonial faceoff on Monday at the Leisureplex before a game between the Fort Erie Midget A team and the visiting club from Vanersborgs, Sweden. The mayor was joined by team captains Casper Andersson and Matthew King, along with the pregame show’s master of ceremonies Doug Sauer, also vice-president of the Greater Fort Erie Minor Hockey Association. For story see page 18. 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An annual tradition in Crystal the St. Vincent De Paul food The Crystal Beach and Point Beach for brave souls who love bank that operates out of St. Abino area is a major tourist the cold is set for Saturday. George’s Catholic Church and draw in the summer months, Starting with registration at serves needy individuals and which is why Fear says the Every day 10:30 a.m., the Polar Bear Dip families in the Ridgeway-Crystal annual Polar Bear Dip is a great and Chili Challenge, hosted Beach area. way to attract visitors during the bImy pthroe vCermyestnatl A Bsesaocchia Btiounsi,n weislsl it's“ gErsepaet ctioa hllayv aef steorm Cehthriisntgm liakse, off“sWeaes’oHn .h ave people from all our pizza is take place at the Bertie Boat this - when their pantries are ClTubh ein d Pipo iwnti All btainkoe. place at 12 lPoawd,d”y s Waiadg oFne oarn, Eorwien Reora od.f the The CBIA has been hosting scratch made p.m. and lead organizer Shelby “We had truckloads last year,” the event for the last five years pFaenarts e txhpaetwctisl la e txucreneodu 2t0 o0f p peaortpiclei¬. shTe ahdedree dw. ill also be a 50/50 bbauct kth ien f1i9rs8t7 h. eld in Fort Erie was using farm fresh Hundreds will also watch from draw, as well as prizes for the Saturday's dip and chili chal¬ tthhee s1i2d heolimneesm aandde e rnejcoiyp esos mcoem o¬f btaeksets cthoest pulmuneg efo. r anyone who laenndg eev iesr ay ofanme iisly in-fvriiteendd. ly event ingredients. MADEYOU DAILY LUNCH LOOK SPECIALS FOLLOW THE SIGNS TO YOUR NEXT CAR 4 ■ FORT ERIE TIMES ■ THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2017 Province points to NPCA board for audit the sole authority to appoint NPCA to hire a third party ing,” McGarry wrote. looking to do this when we said a request for an audit the boards. MNRF’s inter¬ to conduct an audit, while “I am aware that improve- move forward with new leg- should be made to the repre¬ ests are in flood control and others have called upon the men ts can be made to islation." sentadves of the NPCA board Ontario’s minister of nat¬ watershed management, province to do it strengthen conservation Under the act as it stands, of directors. ural resources and forestry and we have no hand in the Welland went so far as to ;r, McGarry sa' ’ says she does not have the operations or operational ask the Ontario Provincial authority to conduct an audit oversight of the conservation Police to conduct the review. of Niagara Pennisula Conser¬ authormes.” In her letter, McGarry said vation Authority. Several Niagara munici¬ the province is reviewing In a letter to local coun¬ palities have called on the the Conservation Authori¬ cils, including the City of St. province to audit the NPCA ties Act, which governs bod¬ Catharines, circulated to the after the release of a citizens ies such as the NPCA, “to media Thursday, Kathryn report alleging mismanage¬ ensure it is meeting the mod¬ McGarry said reviews of that ment at the authority. em needs of Ontarians." nature are out of her hands. Ed Smith distributed a “I regret to inform you that opportunity for the public to the current avenue to address NPCA of using questiona¬ provide comments from May any concerns with the man¬ ble practices and conflicts to September on the govern¬ agement of the NPCA would of interest. In response, ment's environmental regis- be through your own munic- the NPCA threatened legal ipal-appointed representa¬ A ministry spokeswoman tives on the NPCA board/' demanded an apology. Smith was not able to say when the McGarry wrote. has not backed down. review will be completed. “The ministry does not Since the release of the “My ministry has identi¬ have the legislative ability to report, councils in Pelham, fied five key priorities that Wainfleet, Niagara Falls, St. are the current focus of province oversees the pol¬ Catharines, Niagara-on-the- the review, one of which is icy relating to conservation Lake, Port Colborne and strengthening oversight and authorities but it is munici¬ Welland have called for an accountability in conserva¬ palities, like you, who have NPCA audit. Some asked the tion authority decision-mak¬ 7ammit ORTHODOflTICS Contact Zammit Orthodontics for a Hon Rob Nicholson NIP FREE Orthodontic Consultation. Proudly Serving Niagara’s Orthodontic Needs For Over 40 Years! 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A.shows it was a somewhat such as the Canadian Motor productive year in Fort Erie. Speedway to become a reality. The good news to come from For nearly a decade, we’ve the Town was that planning staff been patient - waiting for this have been busy with ongoing and $400-million development, as well anticipated growth, as a record was as others like the Miller's Creek set for the most new residential Marina project and a revitalization units being created around Greater surrounding the Fort Erie Race Fort Erie, mostly in the Ridgeway Track. and Crystal Beach areas. Council has positioned itself to We have a town council that’s keep these items at the forefront focused on this community's - but let’s just hope they don’t prosperity and a regional councillor gradually disappear as the year who isn’t a backbencher sitting grows old. quietly in background, also fighting Deteriorating infrastructure in to make sure Fort Erie gets its well- Fort Erie has also been given much deserved piece of the pie. needed attention. The horrific A strategic plan created by the condition of Dominion Road will local government, focused on soon be a part of history, and local growth, effective and sustainable residents have been travelling the infrastructure, as well as recently-replaced Central Avenue communications and customer for about two months already. service, should open opportunities What is being touted as the for the entire municipality. largest residential development A perfect example of this is the Greater Fort Erie has ever seen, the $850,000 development slated to Fort Erie Hills subdivision, is also rejuvenate Bay Beach, something a news item we will be keeping a that should don wonderful things close eye on this year. foAr t hneew ar heiag. h school and arts haLrdo cfaolr o thffeic liaaslst yheaavre a bnede wn we aosrk ing ASho alpintittnaleg w Ltoaiso l naeea Lsrsnu tntohclhed wnuaistm hth eSasat no lftaa ts hte ewv ecenhetik lhd'ser epldnh ,ao sttoo th woefe tR hwiedo gucelhdwi lwadyree lLncio ormencsee Haivnailynl gion fc 1ya9on8ud1ry. c Wcaaelnl sae rasen fsdrto ilml theatre is scheduled to open in residents should do the same to e-mails about them. Our thanks to Eric Hancock who called in about another recent f2o0r1 t7h, ee xsupceccetesds otof mbea na yc afutatluyrset mattaeknet isounre a t lhititsl ec omnotirneu tehsi.s Lyeeta'sr panayd hCuosh ltaihdrlaaieyt tLphiheno cptoohl noo tfwo ah w geanes nt httlaeekyme wna nein rae fn rbdoo natht S owafl itvthhae tti hoSente GAdrimlmmayon kr'see stRttlooear. edH tSeh aralevtm awteiaomsn ob Aner rJmsa yhrv.i sHi sbe Sa antlrdseo em tto altde generations in Fort Erie. make sure we are getting the best in fort Erie. This week's photo (top) appears to be a teacher with her students. Do you But there’s some bad news as bang for our buck. rMecuosgeunmiz ea yt o9u0r5s-e8lf9 i4n- 5th3e2 2p hoort soe onrd p uesr haanp es- myoauilr mchuislde?u mIf @sof,o prlteearisee.c caa.l l the Fort Erie THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2017 ■ FORT ERIE TIMES Music and art happening at Sanctuary W e at the Sanctuary - bands and refresh your skills in Feb. 16? Class will run from 9:30 They were nominated for the Centre for the Arts are a caring and sharing environ¬ a.m. to 11:00 a.m. powered by best new group at the 2011 Juno wishing all of you a fan¬ ment. Eight sessions will give The Fort Erie Arts Council. Local Awards. tastic 2017 filled with health, love you structured weekly practice, and peace. Let’s make it an amaz¬ discussions and presentations for ing year - together. an introduction fee of only $150. ;r. The first country. Expect mood-elevating We would like to recruit vour To finish up the session, you get three-week session will be all catchy tunes with meaning and help in our efforts to becor show off your skills to a live about the magic of water colours, soul. jn at The Sanctuary this January, roll running through your blood, Watercolour & Acrylic Painting shall we? this class is for you. 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On Monday, future president of the U.S. www.fepl.ca. insid m fl | Tel: 905-871-1600 | Fax: 905-871-4022 m 2j? 1 Municipal Centre Drive, roraeri mm Ip I Fort Erie, ON L2A 2S6 fORM=RI£ ATTENl HON ALL MOTORISTS Residents are re minded that no overniaht winter Darkina is permitted in tl ie Town of Fort Erie between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:( 30 a.m. from November 1 through March 31 of the following y ear. The Town’s By-law Enforcement Officers will be enforcing'T raffic By-law No. 2000-89. The fine for this offence is $40.00 and in addition, your vehicle may be towed at your expense. 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