Dear editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the sponsors responsible for bringing the “Faber Drive” concert to Fort Frances. I especially applaud the effort that was put into this by Adam Armit. I know that he worked tirelessly on this event to make sure it […]
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 Mr. Editor: We just witnessed another severe injustice on the taxpayers of Fort Frances, dealing with the succession bylaw, by our members of town council. The strong message served on council, by taxpayers voting for Mr. Perry, fell on deaf ears. Your protest vote shows that you—Mr. and Mrs. […]
Dear editor: The Northern Ontario Sustainable Communities Partnership, through its Northern Ontario Community Forest Charter, has been promoting the development of a diversified northern bio-economy based on the principle of directing “the resources of the forests to the economic and social development of the people of the region.” It seems […]
Dear editor: Are you frustrated, confused, feeling not good enough or measuring up to something? What about me—where or how do I fit in? What does this God want from me? Who is He? Have you been hurt or feel rejected by the status quo of religion? We would like […]
Dear editor: “The Township of Emo is committed to actively seeking and encouraging new development that maintains the quality of life, maintains or improves the health of existing businesses, and diversifies the economy.” This statement is taken from the objectives in the Township of Emo’s official plan. One must ask, […]
Dear Mr. Editor: I’m writing this as a library board member, a member of the community, and the mother of a young child. I had the privilege of growing up here, and my husband and I are now raising our own child in this community. I have been a library […]
Dear editor: I was in attendance at Monday night’s council meeting during the library building campaign presentation. My opinion was that the entire council, with maybe the exception of one member, is behind Fort Frances having a new and improved library and technological centre. I would like to present a […]
Dear sir: It appears lately that some of our town councillors have developed cold feet about the library project they had supported in the past. Perhaps men like Coun. Wiedenhoeft and others should be listened to. Some people want our new library to be a diamond. Our councillors know a […]
Dear editor: I am writing to express my extreme disappointment that Fort Frances town council voted 4-3 on Monday night to allow developers to destroy the Nelson Street Park—despite overwhelming opposition of the neighbourhood and other concerned townspeople. The final request of one interested townsperson at a March 12 meeting […]
Dear editor: We would like to thank the 300 people who participated in the “Biimosetaa Walking Together to Overcome Racism” in Fort Frances on Good Friday (March 21) and who contributed to making it an outstanding and inspiring family event. Thank you to the parents who walked with their infants, […]
Dear sir: A recent news headline indicated the town library funding appeal was denied by the province. A follow-up story stated the unfunded portion of the library is very high. In the recent past, there have been many projects carried to successful conclusions because of the generous pledges of the […]
Dear editor: Residents of Emo had better stop sitting on their hands and get involved to prevent the building of an abattoir in the town limits. I made a phone call to Winkler Meats in Manitoba and asked the owner what his thoughts were of locating an abattoir in the […]
