Dear sir: In light of the 2005 Nutritious Food Basket results, it appears the ability for many Canadians to access healthy, safe food is becoming more difficult. One of the most common responses to hunger in Ontario is the use of food banks. In fact, the Ontario Hunger Report recently […]
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: 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 Mr. Editor: The members of the colour parties of Legion Br. #29 here in Fort Frances have taken upon themselves to enhance the Year of the Veteran with the ongoing project of mounting an individual photo of each veteran in the branch. We have started this project with the […]
Dear Mr. Editor: I read with considerable interest Coun. Todd Hamilton’s letter to the editor. He asks for trust and support for his position, yet will not release any information so we, the public, can make an informed decision. I do not wish to debate, on such a serious topic, […]
Dear sir: I would like to use your help in solving a small mystery which has cropped up because of the following circumstances. Some time ago, the late Carl Schubring and I were picking up some Knights Templar regalia from the home of the late Ray Holmes. Among the items […]
Dear editor: Our physicians are our trusted and most knowledgeable experts on health care. Their recommendation, choice, and final decision is to work with Group Health. Coun. Albanese continues to state that the town is giving $1 million to Sault Ste. Marie and jobs will go out of town. He […]
Dear editor: If you are like me, the new fallen snow has rekindled your Christmas spirit. Saying that, I find this a most opportune time to write this letter in regards to a good cause that once again can use the help of our community. In the fall of 2000, […]
Dear sir: By now, “the facts according to Gomery” are out. Most Canadians do not expect more than details in the second report and wonder what its value really is. Clearly, the Liberal-initiated inquiry into Liberal behaviour simply wants us to believe that Paul Martin, the finance minister who provided […]
Dear Mike: I would just like to express my gratitude for the opportunity extended to us last Saturday by “tour de Fort.” The afternoon before their concert, Nexus gave a workshop to local percussionists (mainly from the Fort Frances Highlanders Pipe Band). This is part of Nexus’ mandate in partnership […]
Dear Mr. Editor: I find it difficult to comprehend the majority position of town council relating to the most significant matter confronting Fort Frances (and the surrounding municipalities) in many years. The issue revolves around the purchase agreement of the old Fort Frances Clinic and council’s resolution mandating a family […]
Dear sir: Fort Frances and district residents have two crises that are imminent. Both involve the health care of the residents of the Rainy River District. One clearly is a priority—the recruitment and retention of doctors managed under some kind of team health concept or group health association! A Sault […]
Dear editor: Many women are confused by reports that they no longer need to examine their breasts because recent scientific studies say breast self-exams (BSE) do not reduce a woman’s chances of dying of breast cancer. However, many experts will agree that if women learn to do BSE correctly, they […]
