Stan Hoard To the editor: First of all, I would like to thank all the dedicated people who worked to raise funding for a new library in Fort Frances. In every project, however, timing is important. And this is not the time for a new library here. Look to our […]
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.
David Kircher Dear editor: On May 6, we will suspend the online petition located at www.feduprr.ca and prepare our package of information to be submitted to the minister of education. I would like to thank all the individuals who have come forward and volunteered their time and energy in circulating […]
Mary Jane and Ross PearsonWendy and Doug Agar Dear sir: The month of March in Canada isn’t always the greatest month to operate a door-to-door fundraising campaign. Certainly March in Fort Frances is no exception. However, with the toughest and most dedicated volunteers, the job was accomplished. I am referring […]
Keith and Joanne Gosselin Dear editor: Let us start by saying we are not opposed to Fort Frances having a public library, but we would like to commend Mayor Avis and the councillors who voted against the new library proposal because of the cost. It will save a declining and […]
Ted Brockie Dear editor: Last week I noticed a large number of individuals at the field behind the high school “hastening” the snow to melt to free it up for soccer. My agenda? The “fast eroding” quarter-mile track surrounding the football field. The track has seen no upkeep and is […]
Vivian Olson Dear editor: With the snow disappearing and warmer weather coming, everyone likes to get out in it. Last fall when walking down some of the streets that have sidewalks, and those that just have a road, you have to watch everywhere you walk so you don’t step in […]
Tom Pearson In reference to the proposal by the Ministry of Tourism to create new tourism regions in Northern Ontario, I think it is absolutely ludicrous the Ontario government would not support making a 12th region called “Sunset Country.” Although it would not surprise me that once again the Ontario […]
Paul Pirie Dear editor: I am absolutely appalled at town council’s decision to not go ahead with the library project. Don’t they understand that in this day and age of dwindling employment prospects, education is more important than ever? (there always seems to be cash for anything to do with […]
Jock Dampier Dear editor: I would like to express my concern and disappointment over the recent vote by Fort Frances town council to withdraw their support for the construction of a new library. Although I can only imagine the financial challenges council faces in their attempt to be fiscally responsible […]
Gladys Martin Dear editor: Thank you for printing my letter concerning the relocation of the Hallett to the riverfront. I have lived on the riverfront for 51 years and it is still zoned as residential according to my taxes. Can the town legally place whatever it wants in front of […]
Patsy Roy To the editor: Crosses: the meaning of . . . the devastating day. I am writing in response to Tami LeBlanc’s letter asking that the cross on Highway 11/71 west of town be allowed to remain. I agree with Tami that the cross should be allowed to stay […]
Erma Armit Dear Mr. Editor: I want to take this opportunity to commend Andrew George for taking the initiative to organize the meeting on the Pither’s Point Park issue on April 1 at the East End Hall. I am amazed that there has been so little public information or discussion […]
