To the editor: I’m writing in regards to a problem that is occurring all over Rainy River District. We have a huge deer problem. In the last three nights, I have had my petunia bed completely destroyed by deer who pulled up the plants, bit them off, and stomped all […]
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: My name is Jonah McFarlane. I am seven years old and I live on Fourth Street East in Fort Frances. On Monday morning when I went outside to ride my bike, it was gone. It was taken between Sunday at 11:30 p.m. and Monday at 9 a.m. It […]
Dear editor: I welcome the opportunity to respond to Wendy Judson’s letter to the editor on May 17 regarding the transfer of administration for land ambulance delivery from Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. to the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board effective Jan. 1, 2007. It is extremely important […]
Dear editor: I believe that non-smokers, like anyone else, have a right to a smoke-less environment. But how far does that right extend? Should it take priority over someone else’s rights? Airplanes, courthouses, publicly-owned buildings, and anywhere else an individual might be forced to go should properly be included in […]
Dear editor: On Friday, May 12, I attended the “Hooked on Talent” performance at Backus Auditorium in International Falls. What a wonderful event! The talent in the Borderland is outstanding and everyone involved—from the organizers to the contestants—is to be applauded for the effort put forth. Half of those performing […]
Dear editor: I am writing as a concerned parent on the issue of dismissing the French Immersion program in Fort Frances. Last year at this time, the idea of enrolling my son in the program weighed heavily on my mind. I do not speak French, and understand it very little, […]
Dear editor: I just want to commend and thank Jim Cumming for the extraordinary column about Darrell Whitefield, a man I was proud to know as a colleague for seven years at the Times. Jim showed enormous compassion and sensitivity for Darrell, who was always among the people I most […]
Dear editor: I wish to thank residents for being loyal supporters of the Salvation Army in Fort Frances and Rainy River District. Without their support, our ministry would not be possible. During the month of May, Salvation Army officers, employees, and volunteers will embark on an awareness and fundraising campaign […]
Dear editor: It has come to my attention that the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board will, in the near future, become responsible for the administration of the district ambulance services. Frankly, we always have been more than satisfied with the services provided by the ambulance department of Riverside […]
Dear editor: The Legion Ladies Auxiliary Br. #29 held a tea and bake sale on May 13. As special guests, they invited the area war brides. It was very nice to see the other ladies who endured the war times. On behalf of the “war brides,” a thank you goes […]
Dear editor: The quest for Atikokan to become Kraft Hockeyville 2006 is alive and in full force. The community of Atikokan has been working very hard to ensure the hopes and dreams of our hockey fanatics in the community and region come true. I would like to take this opportunity […]
Dear editor: For the past several years, I have had the incredible privilege of coaching the Little League baseball team based out of Emo, Manitou Rapids, Barwick, and Stratton area. I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank our past and present sponsors. In our inaugural year, we […]
