Mark Kowalchuk Dear editor: Once again, the people of Fort Frances have thrown their support behind a project that can only improve our community. With the 5 p.m. deadline on Friday, we are quite optimistic that the Fort Frances Public Library’s “Drive for 35” telephone blitz will reach its goal […]
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.
Dino D’Agostini Dear editor: The need for assisted living apartments often has been discussed by residents of Fort Frances. It is suggested that this subject be discussed at the Sept. 24 meeting to assess condominium interest. Such a facility would enhance the living conditions of many single and married senior […]
Debbie Bazylewski Dear editor: The Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau is a non-profit organization located in the old CN station on Fourth Street West in Fort Frances. We would like to extend to the community of Fort Frances an opportunity for them to donate old good clothing and items to the […]
Kim, Hannah, and Paige Anderson Dear editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank some wonderful individuals and organizations who helped make my young daughters’ summer so enjoyable. To Andrea Avis and her amazing staff of summer students. The Teddy Bear Picnic was a huge hit as was […]
Dr. Bruce Lidkea Dear editor: As parents, we have many things to worry about with our children, especially when it comes time for them to start school. Do they have enough pencils, paper, and the right-sized shoes? We also have to be concerned about their health. We make sure they […]
Capt. Angel Sandoval-SilvaCapt. Marlene Sandoval Dear editor: We are very grateful to the community of Fort Frances and Rainy River District for generously donating your used goods to the Thrift Store here in town. Many of the items you have donated have been appreciated by others, and the profits we […]
Diana Nixon Dear editor: On Aug. 1, 2007, the I35W bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis collapsed. The new bridge is ahead of the contractually committed date of Dec. 24, 2008, and is anticipated to be open to traffic between mid-September and mid-October with a 100-year life span, 10 […]
Mr. Editor: We are writing this letter to bring awareness about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). FASD is an umbrella term that describes a range of disabilities that occur as a direct result of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre would like to make the public aware […]
‘Humane Care’ bylaw needed Dear Mike, We are directing this letter to Mayor Avis and council in regards to the motion passed to revise our current animal control bylaw. One of the concerns brought forth by Mayor Avis is the “level of care” animals are receiving in our community. For […]
Dear Mr. Editor: Just a quick note regarding a few municipal concerns. Not long ago a letter was written requesting information from Mayor Avis and members of Council, seeking a list of tax amounts and reductions, plus charity write-offs of municipal taxes, over the last three year period. To this […]
Dear sir: I seek your input for Ontario’s elk restoration program and, in particular, the Northwestern Ontario’s Elk Restoration Coalition (NOERC) by publishing some good news about the local elk herd. The herd, released in 2000 and 2001 at Cameron Lake southeast of Sioux Narrows, numbered a few over 100. […]
Dear editor: Arthritis is a chronic disabling condition which affects one in five Northern Ontario residents. It is the major cause of long-term disability in working age adults, as well as the most chronic disease in children, affecting one in 1,000 Canadian children under the age of 16. Our door-to-door […]
