Dear editor: The hypothetical question, asked by the Fort Frances Times during last week’s mayoral debate, seemed to be a strange one for an election topic. Was there some specific reason for asking it? Is there a suspicion that either the mayor or somebody else on council may be guilty […]
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 Mike: There is a group of very concerned citizens who are working to find solutions to alleviate the physician shortage in our community. The newly-formed board of Fort Frances Community Clinic is putting in countless hours to arrive at a practical solution for our present and future physicians. We, […]
Dear editor: This letter is being written to correct some statements made during the recent televised mayoralty debate. While I am not one wishing to broach the issue of the condominium project, our current mayor has decided he wants to take credit for selling the remaining units, which he claimed […]
Dear editor: Penny, you’re a great pace bunny. The first step in any adventure is the first one. Emily, Elizabeth, Saragh, and Zack—you kids are awesome to get up that early and run such a distance, keep it up! Joy, Sarah, and Dave—you made the first 10 km just fly […]
Dear Mr. Behan: Along with several other members of this community, I had the opportunity to watch last Tuesday’s mayoral debate on the local television station. I was very interested to hear what the candidates, particularly the mayoral candidates, had identified as issues, their suggestions for resolution, and their long-term […]
Dear editor: After reading last week’s article about the municipal election debate, I came away wondering what the mayor’s definitions of public consultation and communication are. A year-and-a-half ago, there was no communication or public consultation when the mayor refused to take a motion, passed by town council, to the […]
Dear editor: I can’t understand town council’s reluctance to support the objections filed with the Ontario Municipal Board regarding the separation of the dam from the local mill to form an income trust company. I listened rather intently to the union officers who made a very sound and clear case […]
Dear Mr. Editor: I feel the present council treated all members of the public unfairly in its handling of several serious community issues. I want to refer to the promises made, at the public meeting held in the arena, to allow public debate and full disclosure of all documents as […]
To the editor: This summer, a deer was put on my brother’s grave at the Finland Cemetery. His name and the cemetery was written on the bottom of it, and it means very much to the family. Would whoever took it please put it back. Thank you, Fran Faragher Rainy […]
Dear editor: Whatever happened to the offer to purchase the Fort Frances Clinic by Mr. Metke? As I understand it, he made two offers to purchase the old clinic and to build a new one. Did town council completely ignore these offers? Are these offers still on the table? Are […]
Dear editor: With all the negativity written about our present councillors, I felt there should be credit given where credit is due. The current councillors have worked for the best interest of the town, whether you agree with all their decisions or not. No one would make a long commitment […]
Dear editor: This is “Rapid Robert” after a long hiatus. The same old guy with the plaid tam, though (unfortunately, I never change). I had the good fortune to be invited to the fall supper that was put on by the Mennonite community this past Saturday at the Barwick Hall. […]
