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 […]
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: 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 […]
Dear sir: Re: The international bridge between Fort Frances, Ont. and International Falls, Mn. It is very disappointing that the federal Liberal government is not prepared to act on the purchase of this bridge in a timely manner. The ministers of transport and industry say they want to “slow down […]
Dear editor: I’m writing in regards to the article on the old Cloverleaf store in Emo that appeared in last week’s Times, under the bold headline: “Solution needed when butchering wild game.” First you say not everyone would like to view this. My solution is just don’t look at it. […]
Dear sir: I am writing this letter on my own behalf in hopes Fort Frances residents will be aware of a decision their town council made at Monday night’s meeting. The dispatch services that were provided by the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service, not only to our town but […]
Dear editor: I am writing to express my opinion in regards to plans for a new library. As we all know, the Town of Fort Frances has outgrown the current site and a new building is desperately needed. Space is limited and the building is not handicap-accessible. The accessibility issue […]
To the editor: Not too long ago, Rainy River and Baudette got together and formed a company to build a new bridge across the river. They got help from both provincial and state governments. They sold shares in their company. The company let a contract and, with some problems, the […]
Dear editor: It was nice to see the story and pictures of the planting of the tulips presented to Fort Frances in celebration of the liberation of the Netherlands. However, it was disheartening to see no mention was made of the sponsoring groups that put so much time, effort, and […]
Dear editor: There has been a significant amount of discussion (and rightfully so) in the community recently concerning the future of health care in Fort Frances. The one thing that most can agree on is that we are at, or very near, a crisis situation and something needs to be […]
