Dear editor: On behalf of my teammates, the Gillons Clippers, I’d like to take this opportunity to send a big thank you to the organizers of the slo-pitch tournament held this past weekend in Devlin. Like years past, we had a wonderful time and look forward to returning again next […]
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 editor: Thanks for allowing me space in your newspaper. I am concerned about the putrid smell that comes in my windows, especially at night. Is it the lagoon or the mill? A smell like that sure can’t be very good for your health. It actually makes me nauseous. It […]
Dear editor, Last week’s editorial caught my eye, or rather struck a nerve. I remember it as being a good thing to be taught from young on, to say, “Thank you,” whether it was for an apple and a piece of bread or on a special occasion, even for an […]
Dear sir: When I was about 10 years old, I asked my father what “oxymoron” meant. He explained that it was the conjunction of mutually exclusive terms—two things that could not possibly go together. He quoted the two most famous examples as “military intelligence” and “bureaucratic initiative.” It took about […]
Dear editor: In a letter dated June 17, 2008, a letter was sent to Premier Dalton McGuinty, which had been prepared by Ontario Nature. In it, a number of organizations had their names attached as supporting the position of Ontario nature as it applies to an exemption of the forest […]
Dear editor: Several media recently published a letter written by Janet Sumner, executive director of the Wildlands League, a special interest group located in Toronto. Upon reading Ms. Sumner’s op-ed piece, we immediately were struck with many questions. Ms. Sumner makes a bold claim in her opening paragraph when she […]
Dear editor: The Northern Cancer Fund raises funds that are 100 percent dedicated to supporting excellence in cancer care throughout Northwestern Ontario. Your gifts—past, present, and future—helps ensure our regional cancer programs continue to offer timely, quality care with the latest cutting-edge equipment and treatment options for your friends and […]
Dear editor: I thought I would like all readers to hear the little story of the break-ins and stealing that has been going on. I must say I have been careless leaving my purse out in open view, but feel trusting in this building. In the past four weeks, however, […]
Dear editor: On Tuesday, June 17, I had the honour of joining my mom and about 60 Rainycrest residents and guests as they spent the day at Sunny Cove Camp. It was an incredible day! The sun shone, the residents enjoyed the bus trip, the food was great, and a […]
Dear editor: I am writing this letter in hopes to help others with similar problems. Our Ontario travel grant program is supposed to help with expenses for tavelling for medical help outside our area. In the past year, we have had to travel to see a physician in Kenora (Morningstar […]
Dear sir: I strongly support the building of the new public library for Fort Frances. I have been involved in the effort to make this a reality for 13 years now. Do we need a new library? Yes!!! In 2003, a feasibility study was conducted by the architectural firm of […]
