Dear Mayor and Members of Council, I am writing this letter to voice my disapproval of the proposed construction of a roundabout in Fort Frances. The town of Fort Frances has no remaining large industrial tax base, so therefore the financial burden of infrastructure upgrades and repairs falls on small […]
Letters
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Everyone struggled on crucifixion Friday. The disciples struggled to keep faith. Pilate struggled to save face. Faithful women struggled to help Jesus. Pharisees struggled to discredit Jesus. Soldiers struggled to hurt Jesus. But no one struggled more than Jesus. People called Him a liar, beat Him with sticks and plastered […]
In Northern Ontario, highways are lifelines. Corridors like Highways 11 and 17 form the backbone of the Trans-Canada route through the North, linking remote communities, First Nations, resource industries, and regional economies to the rest of the country. These Highways are vital links—connecting patients to hospitals, workers to their livelihoods, […]
To the editor, I enjoyed Leon DeGagne’s letter of February 25th and was obviously alarmed by the logic used on the Hallett “projects” purchasing. The folks who supplied the barricades and blocking must have enjoyed it too. Thanks to Mr. Morrison’s letter of March 4th explaining how those mistakes occurred. […]
Two letters appeared in your pages last week which touch on a common theme: the responsible stewardship of municipal tax dollars. This ‘Tale of Two Cities’ — Fort Frances and Emo — could not be more stark. It also provides an opportunity to address Helen Cates’ misinformation. In Fort Frances, […]
Dear Editor: This is in response to Leon DeGagne’s letter last week. Leon’s decades of experience as a successful local business owner give him strong credibility when speaking about fiscal responsibility. Due to space, I will focus specifically on the Hallett tugboat rentals, as that is the matter I was […]
By Luke Hildebrand
Northern Co-Chair, President
Kenora—Rainy River Ontario
NDP
Northern Co-Chair, President
Kenora—Rainy River Ontario
NDP
The Ignace sawmill is set to shut down on March 12, 2026. Dozens of skilled workers will lose their jobs. Another northern town will be pushed to the brink. This comes only months after the Ear Falls sawmill went dark, laying off more than a hundred people. These aren’t random […]
to do some basic activities of daily living. After each snowfall, several sidewalks, curb ramps, and walkways have remained uncleared or inadequately cleared along Scott Street. This creates significant barriers for people with mobility challenges, including wheelchair users, individuals who use walkers or canes, parents with strollers, and our growing […]
As the Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay–Rainy River, I support the Canada Border Services Agency’s decision to end the Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) program. For many years, this program has been a source of frustration for residents in my riding. While the vast majority of cross-border travellers respect […]
As I read and reread last week’s Times article on the sale of Sunny Cove, memories come flooding back. Thoughts of weddings, anniversary parties, famile reunions, school year ends, safe grad, church services, teaching canoeing skills and studying wildlife. They are all pleasant reruns of the past. My thoughts themn […]
During this Christmas season, we start thinking about the gifts we want to give to our family and friends. Often we wander store to store in search of the “perfect gift” for each person. Wouldn’t it be great if we could choose one gift that would fit everyone, like a […]
As a frontline Primary Care Paramedic working out of the Fort Frances Station, I am increasingly concerned about the ongoing down-staffing at the Emo Paramedic Station. As I write this letter, I am preparing to work an evening shift in Fort Frances. I was originally scheduled to work in Emo, […]
