Dear Mike: It has come to our attention that the Ontario budget of May, 2004, and the subsequent deinsurance of optometric eye exams, has created much confusion as to who is covered by OHIP. The doctors and staff of Lidkea, Elliott and Lidkea Optometry Clinic would like to inform the […]
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: This letter is to the person or persons who came into my yard on Sunday, April 17 and stole my nine-year-old daughter’s mountain bike that was given to her for her birthday. You obviously knew what bike you wanted because you cut through the metal ring that is […]
Dear Mike: I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the efforts and contributions of a number of local people who contributed to the success of the Sunset Country Regional Science Fair held April 9 at the Fort Frances High School. The fair was attended by more than 100 […]
Dear editor: I would like to once again thank the Borderland Thunder hockey club, their coaches, executive, and their hard-working staff for another exciting year of Junior ‘A’ hockey. I hope that whatever happens, we still have Junior ‘A’ hockey here next season. I for one, will support the club […]
Dear editor: I noted in a recent news release by local MP Ken Boshcoff that his Liberal government placed $9 billion in the hands of a number of foundations. Will you please tell voters of this riding the names of these foundations, the names of the board of directors of […]
Dear sir: I am writing in reference to an article that appeared under the byline of Emmanuel Moutsatsos in the Sports section of your newspaper on Wednesday, March 16, 2005. We in Windsor have been delighted to welcome so many excellent high school hockey teams and their staffs, parents, and […]
Dear editor: In last Wednesday’s Times, there was a very interesting letter by Jack Elliott. I agree with his theory, but walleye season should close on March 15 or 31 and re-open on May 15. Jack also missed the point on walleye depredation. The native people kill more spawning walleye […]
Dear sir: This is an open letter to the public in regards to Riverside assuming control of Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances until a local solution can be reached. CUPE Local #65, along with local supporters, community residents, and friends and families of residents staying at Rainycrest, […]
Dear editor: Every spring, the Rainy River is a staging area for mature populations of walleye/pickerel from Lake of the Woods to spawn on this river and its tributaries. In my opinion, this concentration of large, trophy-sized fish has, in recent years, attracted an increasing number of “sport” fishermen who […]
Dear sir: Last year, a number of individuals were charged with trespassing on CN Rail property in Fort Frances. With the likelihood of serious injury or even death, one can understand the concern for public safety of those who elect to cross the rail tracks at unprotected crossing areas. Thus, […]
Dear sir: Well, it’s been a long winter with lots of snow and our share of cold weather. But like a lot of other folks, as a way of passing time, I like to get out there and do some walking. I always take along my camera along just in […]
Dear Mike: No skateboarders are able to do a “crooked grind” or a “front heel flip” on the tennis courts anymore. The dips, cracks, and weeds don’t lend itself to a cool game of tennis any more. The times are a-changing as to when the net was to hit a […]
