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 […]
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.
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 […]
Jonathan Lewis Dear editor: I would to like to correct a statement made by [Coun. Ken] Perry regarding our public library. We are not reducing the library hours to 25 hours a week nor is there any planned reduction in hours. The library is open fewer hours in the summer […]
Dear editor: Here is a copy of a letter I’ve sent to the members of Fort Frances town council: You may know that in last Wednesday’s Times, I wrote a letter to the editor with one particular concern about dogs riding in the back of pickup trucks. I am an […]
Dear editor: I’ve lived next to Eighth Street for more than 12 years and have witnessed the deer using the same trails out of the bush and into the yards, including mine, eating my plants, licking clean the bird feeders (also in the winter), and enjoying the apples. The deer […]
Dear editor: I was disappointed to learn the Fall Bass Classic held by LaBelle’s has been cancelled for this coming year. Any event that combines family, friends, and fishing is truly Canadian—and will be missed. I understand there were a number of factors that contributed to the decision, however, I […]
Dear editor: This is a note to let some very wonderful people know how much they are appreciated. Every winter for many years now, the Township of Emo workers and the great people at Tompkins Hardware build our tennis court into a wonderful skating rink. Tirelessly, they build up the […]
Eric H. Rude Dear editor: Welcome to 2009. Barack Obama is elected and hoping to help the U.S. to embrace some changes, the town is working on changing the budget, the weather is starting to change, and I am wondering if there is going to be any changes with the […]
Nadia Hedman Dear editor: Just a short comment on the ongoing “search for truth” that Mr. David Kircher has been seeking in relation to the missing funds at Fort Frances High School. I feel that by not addressing this entire issue, the board of education is hoping that the people […]
Frank and Stacy Fraser Dear editor: Helping out your family, a friend, or a neighbour whenever you can is a wonderful experience and usually much appreciated. However, we have noticed many people driving around this winter with snow plows on their trucks and snow blowers and shovels in the back. […]
