Dear Mike: Shaw’s new look (Channel 10) leaves a great deal to be desired! I’m appalled! We do not require Shaw’s local channel covering the weather. Channel 50 (The Weather Network”) is fine, thank you. Programs on Channel 10 have been significantly reduced (in size) with no full-screen coverage. Regardless […]
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: I am writing in regards to the letter I first wrote in the Wednesday, Aug. 30 edition of the Times. It is clear Natural Resources minister David Ramsay and his ministry do not care about the problem in our region with nuisance bears. I had sent the same […]
Dear editor: During the past months, there have been articles in the Times about local cattlemen planning to build an abattoir in the district. I wonder if any of the cattlemen have thought of the production end of the business. These days, beef is graded. ‘AA’ is the top grade […]
Good day, sir: This letter is in response to my good neighbour’s constant “barrage” of letters aimed at our system of government, etc. I am somewhat surprised—knowing how he, himself, had fled from a totalitarian system in Europe a number of years ago. I would rather do what the good […]
Dear Mr. Editor: There is not an hourly newscast goes by without the stating of the word “terrorist(s)” in our “brave new world.” Canadian politicians “bought into” this frenzy and dragged the country with them in, too (whatever the script is). The incompetence and insanity of the government is manifested […]
Dear sir: Re: “From the Publisher’s Pen” of Aug. 23, 2006 (Why can’t we generate energy?). Your article touches on matters the resolution of which I believe will have very significant and long-term ramifications for Rainy River District. It is because of my concern for the district, and my on-going […]
Dear editor: I would like to thank everyone who helped make my bike ride to Emo for Terry Fox a success. To everyone who donated money, wished me well, and said a few prayers, I thank you, Also to my family for their support and help, and for the welcoming […]
Dear editor: One of our favourite bass tournaments was the Morson Bass Classic. When it was changed to a new site and title, the Morson Bass International, we were not concerned until we found out it went from a two-day tournament to a three-day one—and the entry fee was increased […]
Dear editor: On Saturday, Sept. 9, the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts is holding its fourth annual “Ride For Memories.” Riders from all over Northwestern Ontario will take part in this event in an effort to raise funds for this worthwhile organization. All monies raised by this event stay […]
Dear editor: It has been a very busy season for many of the animal bylaw officers right across the region. I am from Fort Frances and as of Aug. 18, we have had 44 reported bear sightings. Out of these 44 sightings, five bears had to be immobilized and two […]
Dear editor: When we arrived at our Rainy Lake island this spring, we found that a very large piece of floating dock had landed on our rocky shoreline and broken up. I pulled the broken timbers and boards out of the lake, but was unable to remove a very large […]
Dear editor: I am pleased that Mr. Boshcoff supports a new energy policy for Northwestern Ontario (“A solution worth pursuing”), but I find two things he says more than a little disturbing. First, he personally takes credit for the idea of a new electricity policy for the north. We all […]
