Dear editor: This letter is in response to Shari Humphrey’s letter that appeared in the Fort Frances Times last week (May 21). As with most issues in our town, we are somewhat divided on this very important matter of a new public library. Talking to a cross-section of residents in […]
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: Hockey and volleyball . . . great articles of teams that consist of about 24 people! Well, you forgot to mention our team of 43 people! I just want to congratulate “the rest” of the run team that was excluded from the article on the Fargo, N.D. marathon […]
Dear editor: I can’t help but wonder why the powers that be would decide that now, during the spring and early summer months, is the right time to implement 10 weeks of total water restrictions on the taxpayers of the Town of Fort Frances (May 28-July 30). This is the […]
Dear editor: I was wondering if someone could explain to me what town council is thinking about doing with our library. I was certain we had gotten past the point of “Do we need or want a new building?” and had answered “Yes, yes we do!” Apparently, town council didn’t […]
Dear editor: The La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary once again wishes to thank our community for their generosity during our “tag day” on Friday, May 16. There were close to 80 people who gave of their time and energy, plus many merchants willing to allow us to be on their property. […]
Dear Mr. Editor: I have been concerned about the deer roaming the town eating the gardens and flowers. I know many enjoy seeing them, but last year they ruined my garden. This year, already they have eaten the tulips, which are a source of beauty. I hear from a neighbour […]
Dear editor: I am writing in response to the lowering of the Maple Leaf flag to half-mast. It was with interest that I read the letter to the editor by Richard Neumann Lt. (N) ret’d, headlined “Partisan motives,” which appeared in the April 30 edition of the Times. A motion […]
Dear editor: We read with great interest last week’s “From the Publisher’s Pen,” headlined Today’s libraries face challenges. In its 2006 strategic plan, the Fort Frances Public Library board recognized the fact that libraries are changing, and we are striving to enhance traditional services with new technologies in order to […]
Dear editor: I would like to congratulate Clayton Teeple and the staff of the Stratton sales barn on a job well done at the spring cattle sale back on April 26. Mother Nature threw everything she had at you guys and you came through with flying colours. Everyone involved should […]
Dear editor: During my absence from the area over the past two weeks, there has been a rumour circulating around town that I had resigned as chairman of the library and technology centre’s “Building for the Future” fundraising campaign. As well, there have been other rumours that I had resigned […]
Dear Mike: It was cancer that put a hole in my heart. When I lost my mother to cancer, I’m sure that’s when it happened. Before then, I don’t think I truly understood. You know, the sadness that comes from being “touched” by cancer—and the happiness that comes when people […]
Dear editor: I was playing fetch in my backyard with my two labs last Wednesday when I noticed my yellow lab stop to eat something a few feet off my property (against my neighbour’s garage). I called her, and she didn’t listen, so I ran over to get her. When […]
