Dear editor: There was some stunning news in last week’s paper. Ontario just signed an agreement with the Métis to let them hunt and fish without licences year-round. I believe they (Métis) should be given a means test first to see if they need this fish and wildlife, as most […]
Letters
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Rules governing letters to the editor in the Fort Frances Times are:
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Letters should not exceed 300 words and may be edited for length and content.
Dear sir: Every now and then, an ordinary person produces something extraordinary. This was revealed this week with the release of the Rainy River Centennial Cookbook. It really is an exceptional work with not only many tried and true family favourites, but it is put together in a fashion that’s […]
Dear editor, The mayor and council were elected because the citizens of Fort Frances put their trust and faith in these people to do what is best for the town. The passing of a bylaw that would see members of council receive a paid benefits package—in addition to remuneration—can only […]
Dear sir: If the mayor and council of the town of Smallville were employees of that town, business of council would come to a standstill (mmm, what a thought). For example, when the discussion of wages was brought up, each member would have to declare a conflict of interest. I […]
Sickening mess Dear sir: My family and I went to the second beach at Porter’s Inlet on Thursday, July 8 and we were very disappointed to see garbage scattered all over. Last year, we took advantage of the low water while camping there for a week and spent many hours […]
A suggestion Dear sir: Permit me to suggest a reasonable method of handling the recent proposal to reconsider the provision of a benefits package to the mayor and councillors. Table the issue until roughly two months prior to the next election and decide at that time if the incoming members […]
Dear sir: At one time, council members were elected for being chosen as good, honourable citizens who were held in high esteem and it was an honour to be chosen. So, now we go to the hub-bub about the present council wanting more money than they already have. My understanding […]
Dear editor: After my candidacy was declared last fall, I watched a significant number of council meetings on Shaw (I know, get a life). One of the decisions they made that I disagreed with was over councillors’ benefits. It was not so much that they did away with them, but […]
Dear sir: We would like to congratulate La Vallee centennial committee members Maxine Hayes, Joyce Witherspoon, Freeda Carmody, Sheri Stamarski, Liz Donaldson, and Ken McKinnon for the fantastic job they did with the centennial celebrations. The amount of work that went into this project was phenomenal! Thanks also to their […]
Dear sir: I have not seen “Fahrenheit 9/11” as Michael Moore is well-known for lack of objectivity in his work and intolerance of anyone who opposes his radical leftist agenda. However, I have a few comments in response to a statement in the film review. One film viewer applauded Mr. […]
Dear sir: Recent actions by the current council of the Town of Fort Frances require some clarification. Hopefully, what follows will not sound like sour grapes but instead will offer an insight into the actions and statements of some council members with regards to council remuneration. I have become quite […]
Dear sir: I have a few questions for town council after watching and listening to them debate the issue of paying benefits at their last meeting June 28. Coun. Gilson, you mentioned you were aware of the remuneration paid to councillors prior to the election. I assume the other prospective […]
