Dear editor: Sorry to hear about the retirement of Dr. Spencer after 38 years of most appreciated service in health care here. It will be very hard to find a replacement. I’m also sad to find out it was decided to celebrate his retirement over in the Falls! What?! Nowhere […]
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: Because I appreciate very much all that Dr. Spencer has done for me, my family, and the residents of Rainy River District, I found it very disturbing that the organizers of his retirement dinner saw fit to hold it in a “foreign” country that does not contribute to […]
Dear editor: The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle program was a great success this past holiday season. The money collected was used entirely in this community. Jesus gave the instructions to all people to “feed the poor” and to “clothe the naked.” To make this easier to understand, I will tell […]
Dear editor: Please read carefully the following resolution adopted at a recent Liberal convention: Resolution #42 “Whereas automatic and semi-automatic weapons are illegal for hunting purposes; and “Whereas automatic and semi-automatic weapons do not support the hunting culture found in all parts of Canada: “Be it resolved that the Liberal […]
Dear Mr. Editor: Anybody who builds structures, (houses, roads, bridges, etc.) uses a standard to measure distances. Here in North America, the “English standard” system is prevalent. Imagine if someone would arbitrarily switch from one standard to another and mix the two, or use his/her own standard. It would be […]
Dear Mr. Editor: Again I would like to announce my frustration over the old Fort Frances Clinic. If Fort Frances taxpayers are on the hook for $1 million, we have a right to know what is going on—to the finest detail. We have a further right to challenge the wisdom […]
Dear editor: With the flurry of media activity highlighting the dangers of “ghost riding” and “trunking,” I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the risk and consequences of dangerous driving. A quick look on the popular YouTube website reveals how prevalent “ghost riding” and “trunking” have become. […]
Dear editor: My name is William Perrault and I served 11 years in the U.S. Army as a combat engineer (four years regular Army and seven years in the army reserve). During my time in the service, I had the opportunity of serving with NATO forces in Germany for two […]
Dear sir: I would like to say how much I appreciated the concert performed last Thursday night at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo. I had heard that the Dordt College Choir was very good, but what we heard that night was—as the young people like to say—“awesome.” This choir […]
Dear editor: Recently, I had the opportunity to take my Grade 1/2 science students to Mr. Brian Church’s classroom at the high school to observe some lab demonstrations. The students currently are learning about liquids and solids, and Mr. Church agreed to my request to have them see some science […]
Dear editor: Re Harry Vandetti’s column from a few weeks ago about the old-style grocery stores and butcher shops of his youth. We are so very fortunate to still have one that has been here for many, many years. The butcher, I’m sure, would be pleased to slice you a […]
Dear editor: Firstly, we would like to thank all of our faithful supporters (individuals, businesses, and service clubs) for all your generous support this past Christmas season. By donating to us this year, you have made many families enjoy their holidays. Secondly, all the donations provided from you were used […]
