Dear editor: I write concerning an issue in the upcoming Provincial election that is of extreme importance to Northern Ontario. This is an issue that is below the radar screen—and one the political parties are not dealing with. On the ballot will be a referendum question asking us to vote […]
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 sir: I wish to pay tribute to our local firefighters. You really only learn to appreciate them when they are called upon to come to your rescue. And we learned the evening of Sept. 3 (Labour Day), the day lightning struck and burned down our garage, that this is […]
Dear sir: I just returned from visiting your town and while there, I visited your cemetery. I was so surprised to see so many solar lights on the graves. What a novel idea. I returned in the evening when they were all lit and in my opinion, it was beautiful. […]
Dear editor: The citizens of Fort Frances and Rainy River District should be very proud of La Verendrye Hospital. Not only is the building itself quite attractive and functional, but the administration and medical staff also are exceptional. Recently, I had knee surgery performed at your hospital by Dr. John […]
Dear editor: This past August, I had the pleasure of visiting family in Fort. We went to the cemetery, as we do every time we come to town, to pay our respects to our family members who have passed away. My aunties suggested that we go in the evening so […]
Dear editor: I’m sure I speak for the many when I say I miss Harry Vandetti’s weekly column in the Times. I miss the reminiscences and ramblings, as well as his musings on his hopes for the future of our town. Thanks for the memories. Signed, Boo Peterson Fort Frances, […]
Dear Mr. Editor: A quote by Emily Watson, which appeared in last Wednesday’s edition of the Times, states that various religious and cultural groups who have never attended the fall fair in Emo before came this year. “Because the Legion chose to have their beer gardens at the sportsfield, that […]
Dear Editor: The recent discovery of a government bear body dump in Timmins where “nuisance” bears, including cubs, were left to rot is shocking in its own right, but sadly, this reflects a much larger provincial crisis in wildlife management that all three political parties must address. The appalling reality […]
Dear editor: Every year, the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau organizes the annual Terry Fox Run. This year it is slated for Sunday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. starting at the bureau (rain or shine). Pledge sheets are available at Good Impressions Printing and the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau on […]
Dear editor, My name is Savanah La Belle and I am three years old. I live in Barwick. I would like to thank my loving and caring brother Tyler and everyone that helped in the search for me on July 29. We are truly blessed to have so many […]
Dear sir: The collapse of the highway bridge in Minneapolis made me think about our local bridges. When I first came here, trucks carried three-four cords of wood. Now they carry three times as much. Our bridges have a lot to thank to two men, Stan Hyatt and George Jackson, […]
Dear editor: The people of Fort Frances are a model community of givers and working volunteers. In my 42 years as a citizen of this community, I have witnessed and participated in many improvements that make the community a better place to live, as well as helping people who are […]
