Dear sir: One headline in last week’s Times, “True meaning of Christmas missing,” struck a nerve with me. It saddens me that every time we’re attending a Christmas program in one of our local public schools, you hear and see everything else but the true Christmas story. Could there be […]
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: In the Jan. 5th issue of the Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal, Liberal MPP Michael Gravelle was quoted as follows: “A CT scanner in Thunder Bay is classified as a non-profit facility, but it will be allowed to perform some for-profit service.” Somewhat as being partially a virgin, I […]
Dear sir: The board has been asked to clarify certain issues related to the operations and management of Rainycrest Home for the Aged. Hopefully, the following clarifies matters and satisfies the concerns forwarded. The newly-constituted board took over responsibility for the home at its first meeting Dec. 16, 2003. At […]
Dear sir: The Aha! idea comes to me once in a while. Our young people need instruction in parenting. There is a shortage of day care. As such, could it be possible to combine the two and use our high schools for day care? Under supervision, the students will take […]
Dear sir: Many of us were saddened to see and hear about the events that took place on Dec. 26. The earthquake and subsequent tsunamis in Asia is the largest natural disaster ever witnessed by us. I sat glued to the television and watched, with a sense of shock, as […]
Dear editor: Like countless others in the area, I pride myself in getting involved in the local political process. Every election, I cast my ballot and then basically don’t think about what happens at council until the next election. Right or wrong, I simply put my trust in the elected […]
Dear sir: On July 1, 2003 during the town’s centennial celebrations, I had the great pleasure of sponsoring the replacement and dedication of the big chair at Pither’s Point Park to my mother and father, Myrtle (Locking) and Dave Muckle, who operated the pavilion there from 1932-1942. Friends were back […]
Dear Mr. Editor: The Northern Action Group (NAG) is in the process of investigating concerns around the “zero tolerance policy” in our local Fort Frances schools. Of real interest to us are incidents that occurred at J.W. Walker School, although we want to hear about concerns at all Fort Frances […]
Dear sir: Re: “Communities In Bloom” The Town of Fort Frances, acting on the request of a team set up by the local horticultural society, and with its financial support, joined the provincial branch of “Communities In Bloom.” “Communities In Bloom” promotes involvement and action by citizens of all ages, […]
Dear sir: We would like to publicly thank all those involved in our town’s Christmas celebrations Nov. 27. We took in Warp 9, the museum, and the parade—and they were all fantastic! Our daughter echoed all of our sentiments by commenting, “All we need now is church in the morning […]
Dear sir: I think most Canadians disagree with U.S. President George W. Bush and his foreign policy. We believe we have been cheated on our lumber and beef exports. In a nutshell, the U.S. government has not been good to us. Locally, however, we have the best of neighbours. In […]
Dear sir: Re the headline “Resident fuming over decoration thieves” (Dec. 2 edition of the Daily Bulletin). When I was a kid growing up in Fort Frances, we didn’t even lock our doors at night. Not that I am saying there was never any theft (I am sure there was), […]
