Bill KrukoskiAllan T. Bedard Dear editor: Thousands of direct and indirect jobs have been lost to mill closures across this country due to the crisis in the forest products industry. AbitibiBowater has not been immune from this process nor have the citizens across this province—and that includes Fort Frances. With […]
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.
Kim Gosselin Dear editor: I happened to attend the CPR-AED (Automated External Defibrillator) awareness event on Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Memorial Sports Centre. At this time, I would like to acknowledge all those who put this event on, including the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Trillium Foundation, Rainy […]
Len Hettinga Dear editor: I’ve read the articles in the Fort Frances Times dealing with fighting among hockey players during a game. I expected a massive reaction against it but when I heard that 540 hockey fans attended the last game of the Sabres, and a picture of an ongoing […]
Nadia Hedman To the editor: A short update on my request to town council regarding safety concerns with dogs in the back of pickup trucks. My request has been referred to the Planning and Development executive committee. I have continued to send copies of bylaws from different provinces that are […]
David Kircher Dear editor: The Rainy River District School Board, in its response to my last letter, stated that: “Our media release pertained to failing to report the faulty monitor which was the direct cause of the charge.” Therefore I submitted the following to the board: To Mr. Belluz, chair […]
Ruth Caldwell Dear editor: On Friday, Feb. 13, the Friends of the Library held their annual Valentine bake sale at the Fort Frances Public Library. This event has been held every year at this time of the year since the group formed in 1997. As convener, I would like to […]
David Kircher Dear editor: The following letter was sent to the chairman and trustees of the Rainy River District School Board. In the Jan. 14, 2009 edition of the Fort Frances Times, the board issued a press release indicating the following: “As a result of a decision in the Ontario […]
Pat and Tina SelmanMark and Tina Fontana Dear editor: Now the truth is known! Depend on us to support charities, depend on us for your employment, depend on us for tax dollars to operate the town, but do not expect reciprocal support from municipal leaders for the successful operation of […]
Mark Gerber Dear editor: Re: “Ban urged on dogs riding in backs of pickups.” When we go to the field to pick up potatoes, etc., we often have a load of young helpers plus our dog along on the back of our truck. I’m not sure which of the two […]
John Steinke Dear editor: This is an open letter to the mayor and councillors, as well as staff and various appropriate committees of the Town of Fort Frances. This letter is written on behalf of the handicapped and disabled citizens and taxpayers. We hope that the two-fold message is considered […]
Jan Beazley Dear editor: Wherever I travel in Northwestern Ontario, people have a story to tell or an idea to share about health care. Health-care providers, especially front-line workers, have many insightful suggestions about quality patient care. Patients and clients have stories about their experience at a hospital or with […]
David Cadieux Mr. Editor: The other day AbitibiBowater said it was looking at restructuring or possible bankruptcy. One would figure this to be front page news in a town whose main employer is AbitibiBowater. Yet there is little mention of this anywhere. With major projects in the works, like the […]
