Pastor Sean Ward Dear Editor, Recently it has been made known to the area congregations that we are no longer being made exempt from charges stemming from water usage at our local churches. It is my understanding that in lieu of the current economic recession, the tow has felt a […]
Letters
All newspapers encourage letters to the editor and intend to print the opinions of their readers with as few restrictions as possible. The Fort Frances Times is no exception.
Rules governing letters to the editor in the Fort Frances Times are:
All letters must be signed, and the name of the writer will be printed with all letters published.
The writer must submit his/her letter in person and satisfactory identify themselves, or submit a telephone number to be used to verify that the letter was actually written by the person whose name is included on it, delaying publication if necessary to make the verification.
Letter will not be accepted from people outside the local coverage area unless the letters are written on a topic of primarily local interest.
If a letter attacks another individual or group, the Times will allow a response in the same edition.
Letters should not exceed 300 words and may be edited for length and content.
Dear editor: It is with great enthusiasm and appreciation that I write this letter to you. On March 7, tb!s (The Bargain Shop) launched its four-annual Paper Egg campaign with Easter Seals Canada. This campaign means a great deal to our organization as the proceeds are dedicated funds to improve […]
Sal Beck Dear editor: A big thank you to all of the Grade 8 students and teachers of Robert Moore School who were on the recent Toronto trip. For eight days and seven nights we “lived” together—all 48 of us. How did we do this? Great trip planning and co-operation […]
Nancy Mapledoram-Councillor Dear editor: I have never been one to submit letters to editors, but [last week] something happened that changed my mind. My husband and I took our son out to eat at Boston Pizza for his birthday as a way to celebrate. After we placed our order, my […]
Dear editor: For many years now, officially since 1873 but new relations date even further back in friendly barter and trade, the Ojibway Nation has co-existed with its immigrants in a manner exemplary of responsible nations. If we take the time sincerely to understand, or at least consider, that the […]
Dear editor: In the middle of all the furor over the toll booth on Highway 11, there was a small item of a little good news: the Johnsons’ endowment for the health-care system in our part of the world. I, for one, thought it was a wonderful act of support […]
Dear editor: I have travelled the roadways of Rainy River District, and many others, for years. What has been increasingly noticeable is the amount of garbage that is being thrown out of vehicles along the sides of the road and in the ditches. Empty bottles, cigarette packages, coffee cups, and […]
Dear editor: It must have been disappointing for the committee and anglers for the outcome of the 2010 Emo Walleye Classic in having the lowest-ever winning weight in its nine-year history. It was speculated prior to the tournament that it would be successful because of the lower level of the […]
Jon Ballard Dear editor: The following is a quote by Dr. Adrian Rogers that I would like printed in Wednesday’s paper if possible: “You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out of freedom. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without […]
Scott Stafford Dear editor: Here’s an idea that might help restore and renew the recently-clogged artery known as Highway #11. The MTO will erect an “Adopt-a-highway” sign in recognition of anyone willing to commit to the care and cleaning of this section of highway. The “Adopt-a-highway” program is a great […]
Nick Wihnan Dear editor: I wish to respond to council’s action re: taxation of local church property. Upon review of council’s intent to tax all church property, we have investigated this matter and have reached a serious conclusion, which we feel is important to share with you. The conclusion reached […]
Wade Friesen Dear editor: Last Sunday, after the church service, I had lunch with my family at a local fast food restaurant. Along with my family were other church members, including my uncle and this week’s guest preacher. Like usual, our conversation revolved around current events in the local area. […]
