Dear sir: I would like to respond to Mr. Robert Dakin’s letter to the editor in the Nov. 2 issue of the Fort Frances Times. Mr. Dakin, I was shocked (to say the least) when I read your letter to the editor regarding the “Scott Street Scare.” Do you know […]
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 sir: Mr. Dakin, in response to your letter to the editor dated Nov. 2, 2005, I was very hurt and disturbed that you would, for one second, even think this is about anything other than keeping our children safe. You really should get your facts and information straight before […]
Dear sir: I was very upset to read an article in the Fort Frances Times dated Oct. 5, 2005 regarding Fort Frances Aquanauts swim coach Roman Ramirez. According to the article, Coach Ramirez has been told by the Memorial Sports Centre staff that he cannot coach a few high-level swimmers […]
Dear editor: I live in the north end of town. A few years back, before the Scott Street Scare, I handed out treats to around 90-100 children. This year to only 46—around half as many. Last year, Hallowe’en fell on a Sunday. That was a great year as there wasn’t […]
Dear sir: I would like to thank the students and support staff of “What’s In a Name” for the outstanding evening of entertainment they provided. The show was well-organized and totally enjoyable from start to finish. My only regret in seeing it Friday night was that it was the last […]
Dear editor: I am asking parents of Fort Frances to read this letter to your children—not just the ones who can’t read, but to all of them, teens and pre-teens in particular. The holiday season is starting. Do you remember what it was like to be younger and be so […]
Dear editor: The decision of town council to support the efforts to improve the doctor crisis may be the single issue that defines this council’s legacy. It is unfortunate that the support was not unanimous. The well-being of our community is based as much on the health of our local […]
Dear Mike: On Nov. 1, 2004, the Ontario government stopped funding eye examinations for adults between the ages of 20 and 64 and in so doing, significantly reduced its overall investment in primary eye care. Throughout the confusion and turmoil that was created last year by the government’s unilateral decision, […]
Dear Mr. Editor: Town council is openly split, concerned individuals are voicing strong opposition, possible alternates are being rejected out-of-hand, and residents are confused. Conversations over coffee are laced with questions about hidden agendas, conflicts of interest, and other nefarious allegations at a time when everyone needs to be working […]
Dear sir: Like many residents of Fort Frances, I have been following the saga of our deteriorating clinic and dwindling supply of physicians with great interest. Since I began practice as a pharmacist in town, I have witnessed the loss of five physicians, with the gain of just Dr. Shack. […]
Dear editor: Re: the story in last week’s Times headlined “Federal forestry package on the way.” The federal government keeps dragging its feet in coming up with a national forestry package. Kenora MP Roger Valley was quoted as saying, “We have to make sure it’s of value to everyone” and […]
Dear editor: The end of October marks the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is a time for reflection and hope for those who have had the disease. There was a time when a breast cancer diagnosis meant certain death. The patient was told to have treatment and hope […]
