Bev Johnson Dear editor: I am totally and passionately disappointed in our neighbours at Couchiching. I would like to say that I have lived in this area for 27 years. During that time, I have worked in direct contact with a lot of the inhabitants on Couchiching and the other […]
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 Mike: I just want to say thank you to the individual who finds it necessary to repeatedly use his jake brakes on Highway 613N, particularly at 10 p.m. on a Sunday night while my five-year-old was sleeping. (Signed), Rosanne Farmer Devlin, Ont.
Michelle George Dear editor: As a member of the Robert Moore parent/school council, I would like to commend the teaching staff associated with the recent drama production of “Annie.” Your dedication and commitment in promoting the arts has provided students with an opportunity for positive self-expression and self-confidence. Your efforts […]
Eric Lundmark Dear editor: Chief Chuck McPherson intends to set up a toll booth on Highway 11 where it passes through the Couchiching First Nation due to several grievances he has with the federal government. He states that “over the last 50 years since the construction of the Noden Causeway, […]
Charlie Tarrant Dear editor: I am a 79-year-old Canadian citizen of Irish and English extraction, born and raised in Canada. I started working when I was 13 years old to help support my family and put food on the table when times were tough and we often were hungry. I […]
A.C. Alexander Dear editor: Would you please publish this letter concerning the rapid decline in the bee population. The biggest problem is the modern hay machinery. You go into a stand of hay alfalfa or clover in flower and there are many bees on the flowers. But you have a […]
Kiley Hanson Dear editor: Last week’s Fort Frances Times’ story, “Couchiching vows to set up toll booth,” has incited a firestorm of hateful comments on the Times’ website. The majority of comments are from “anonymous” posters, who freely wield the “right to freedom of speech” excuse, but are too cowardly […]
Debbie Larson Dear editor: Many thanks to Justice McCartney for his wisdom and insight in making the right decision regarding the maintenance of Pither’s Point Park by the Town of Fort Frances until such time as the issue is again before the courts. Also, thank you to Mayor Avis and […]
Mandi Olson Dear editor: After reading the April 8, 2010 edition of the Fort Frances Times, I once again was sadly disappointed with the article headlined “Plans on track for this year’s bass tournament.” I have been an avid spectator and participant in the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship since […]
Dear Mr. Editor: A few weeks ago, Northern Community Development Services (NCDS) announced we would be opening the NCDS Transition Centre at 242 Scott St. in Fort Frances. We are now open to assist unemployed/laid-off workers, the under-employed, those preparing to write apprenticeship or GED exams, or others hoping to […]
Dear editor: I would like to address my friend, or whoever came into our Rainycrest room during the darkness of night and picked up my full and complete manuscript of my book contracted for print April 1. The package of copy ready to ship the next day was in our […]
Dear editor: It is unfortunate the chair of the Rainy River District School Board is not as familiar with the reasons for salary increases of administration as his counterparts at DSSAB and Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. The increases reported in the April 14, 2010 edition of the Fort Frances […]
