Dear editor: I recently attended the fourth in a series of council meetings in my township, Alberton. The room was full again because council was scheduled to vote on making a zoning change so Weechi-it-te-win Family Services could purchase a farm, where it would open a new facility for youth. […]
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: These past few years, Rainy River First Nations has seen young and old become addicted to prescription drugs. Although efforts have been strenuously taken this past year, by chief and council, to consult and seek direction from its community membership on drug dependence, the community faces an uphill […]
Diane Maxey Dear editor: Just when you think Fort Frances and surrounding area has reached its peak of excellence, along comes another performance to equal or top the previous one. “True Up North Mamma Mia” filled the bill this past Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The sold-out crowds were indicative of […]
Mrs. C. Bruyere Dear editor: As I begin preparing my classes for the upcoming year, I cannot help but reflect on the remarkable group of graduates who exited Fort Frances High School in June. Whatever the venue (arena, court, stage, classroom, or community), the class of 2009 repeatedly distinguished itself […]
Trudy McCormick Dear editor, On behalf of the Canadian Mental Health Association, I would like to extend our sincere thanks to Jackie Lampi-Hughes of Energy Fitness, Brockie’s Jewellers, and Chown/Botsford Dental Office for organizing and sponsoring the “My Bass 5K Energy Run” on July 25. The proceeds raised were donated […]
Phil Bangert Dear Fort Frances, It is no exaggeration for me to say that the week of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is the best and most important week of the year for me—even better than Christmas. (Yes, even though my partner, Rob Plumridge, and I seem to always […]
Betty Sivonen Dear Editor, A few of us who live in Rainycrest must go to the hospital three times a week for dialysis but must go by bus or taxi. You must go around by Canadian Tire and then the train holds you up for a half-hour. We don’t go […]
Bill Shine Dear editor, In reading the article in Aug. 5th edition of the Times about Dr. Robert Lidkea, I was pleased to see him get recognition for his years of service to our community. I have been given back my sight because of him and his impeccable work ethic. […]
Dear Mike: A year ago, the federal government made an official apology on behalf of the Canadian people to First Nation peoples for the residential school system that ripped children from their families and culture, and left them isolated them in sterile and often abusive environments. The damage was profound […]
Dear sir: I wish to comment on the headline, “F.F. residents will have to adhere to new hedge regulations,” which appeared in another district newspaper. This statement is incorrect. Bylaw 1301 regarding fences and hedges was passed by town council in March of 2001. The bylaw has imposed on it, […]
Dear editor: With the fun and excitement of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship coming to an end, it’s time to bring our focus back to the reality of the despite need in our community and district. We, along with our Salvation Army staff and volunteers, are putting out a […]
Mike Zimmerman Dear Mr. Editor: Two weeks ago, your paper carried an article on the sod-turning at the abattoir site in Emo. Thank you. You also reported an interview with a person that seems dead-set against it being constructed. This person seemingly is against any development that will benefit Emo […]
