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 […]
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: 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 […]
Dear sir: While watching the town council meeting last Monday night (Oct. 24), the question was raised as to why the doctors would not accept the offer to purchase the Fort Frances Clinic from Kim Metke. The reply from Dr. Algie was this would be “a conflict of interest.” Later […]
Dear editor: Thank you to all who attended the functions in my honour in Fort Frances and Atikokan over the past month. I enjoyed the words of praise—even though some of the speakers got carried away. Thank you, too, to the Thunder Bay-Rainy River NDP riding association for hosting the […]
Dear sir: Isn’t it time we separated from southern Ontario and formed our own province? We have many good political leaders in all parties and many smart people in all walks of life that could organize the movement to separate. We just need a good leader to step forward. Are […]
Dear editor: In view of Minister Duncan’s recent and well-publicized comment, we should take the view that “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade,” and suggest the following as a solution to the job loses in Northwestern Ontario and the closing of the Atikokan Generating Station. Now that the province […]
Dear sir: We need answers re the Fort Frances Clinic: 1. Why was Kim Metke’s offer rejected? 2. Was it because he offered real market value, instead of this ridiculous $1 million figure? 3. Has the building and equipment been properly appraised? 4. Who will be responsible for recruitment? 5. […]
