Dear editor: Thank you for this space to vent a public opinion. Are you satisfied with your Hydro One billing? My concern is why we should all be responsible for its debt? The former Ontario Hydro accumulated a debt of $38 billion and it’s the people of Ontario who are […]
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: This letter is in response to the article in last Thursday’s Daily Bulletin, “Low numbers threaten French Immersion.” Twenty years ago, through a lot of hard work by interested parents, my son was part of the first class of French Immersion at St. Francis School. My two daughters […]
Dear editor: I cannot vouch for David Anderson’s assessment on loon mortality in Gord Pyzer’s column in last week’s Times, “Something loony going on in Canada,” with regards to lead poisoning caused by lead sinkers used by anglers. But I do know fishing tackle employing lead is responsible for fish […]
Dear sir: I read your recent article “Health unit hasn’t decided on appeal yet” (F.F. Times, Feb. 25) with interest. It certainly was no surprise to PUBCO that the appeal board ruled against Dr. Sarsfield. As far as the hazards associated with second-hand smoke are concerned, there is a lot […]
Dear editor: After reading about the beef farmers’ troubles for a few months, it brings back memories about commercial fishing in this area. In the early 1970s, the commercial fishermen received an awful jolt. Word came from the federal government to pull all walleye and northern nets from the water […]
Dear sir: I am once again overwhelmed with the generosity of the wonderful folks in Fort Frances and Rainy River District who gave of their time, energy, and financial resources to help me out with my medical and personal expenses that will be incurred over the next few months. On […]
Dear sir: I am writing in regards to the disgusting and dangerous condition of the downtown parking spaces on Scott Street. I recently had the horrendous task of trying to navigate over the snow banks that are between the road and sidewalk, with my 18-month-old daughter in my arms. Luckily, […]
Dear editor: Now that I’ve been assaulted (“A gentle wrist slap,” Feb. 11), I feel I need to defend myself. The only problem I’m having is that I can’t seem to find anyone who agrees with the editor (did you even hear the interview?) or his source. I was never […]
Dear sir: Recently, the Grade 8 and SK students from Walker/MacKenzie schools collaborated on a “letter writing” project. The older students began with writing a short friendly letter to a younger student and, in turn, the little ones prepared a letter and illustration of their own. To celebrate the letter […]
Dear sir: I would like to comment on your editorial in the Times of Wednesday, Feb. 11. The “gentle wrist slap” seemed to me more like a poke in the eye of our new mayor. While it is true he has only one vote, as do the councillors, it is […]
Dear editor, I find some disturbing issues in last week’s Fort Frances Times editorial about Mayor Onichuk allegedly “taking the wrong tack” and “leading as if he’s the boss.” Frankly, if Mayor Onichuk tells any media the financial situation as it is when asked, I believe, we, as taxpayers, expect […]
Dear sir: It was no surprise to me that the previous town council and administration left us more than $2 million in debt. However, before raising our taxes 40 or 60 percent in an effort to recoup this debt, let’s not forget we are the proud owners of several unsold […]
