Dear editor: In the March 15 edition of the Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal, Anita Fraser of Thunder Bay expresses her concern for those who are dying or have died from cancer. Her frustration and fears are clearly defined by the questions: 1. Why are we so complacent about cancer? 2. […]
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: On March 10, Fort Frances town council rejected a provincial initiative called “Room to Grow,” which would allow for the creation of new parks and protected areas. Instead, council agreed to support the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association’s resolution to oppose the project because of concern the creation of […]
Dear editor: I am not sure who I should contact but I want to pass on congratulations for the new format on your Web site. I usually read the headlines and associated articles and today I got a pleasant surprise with the new format. Way to go! Take care, Rory […]
Dear sir: Re: “Police warn drugs may be tainted.” Thank you for addressing the need for a regulated supply of untainted drugs for public consumption. History shows that the use of mind-altering substances does not disappear with prohibition. We are now able to get a safe supply of natural drugs […]
Dear Mr. Editor: As a result of recent world events, the price of gasoline has understandably skyrocketed. Why then, do we see government employees driving government vehicles with no regard to the price of fuel? I have seen such employees working, etc. They never shut off their vehicles, which wastes […]
Dear sir: Over the winter, I’ve been fortunate to have followed the FFHS Muskie curlers through their playoffs in Fort Frances, Atikokan, Dryden, and Red Lake. They’re a great group of young adults. For them, the trail has given the chance to make new friends, to develop sportsmanship, and to […]
Dear editor: Here is a challenge to the “Re-inventing Fort Frances” committee. I fully agree with the concept of your goals; which I believe are ultimately to have more travellers who cross the border here to stop and spend some time and money in downtown Fort Frances. If this happens, […]
Dear sir: The article in the March 10 edition of the Daily Bulletin, “Police warn drugs may be tainted,” highlights many of the problems created by the prohibition of cannabis. Of course, the laws against its possession have been ruled unconstitutional, which must vex the police no end. That they […]
Dear editor: If you are utilizing any of our local “services,” try following these simple steps. For cable reception problems, call the number provided, navigate the message system, and hold for a very long time. A perky operator will tell you what she thinks is the problem and that you […]
Dear sir: We wish to extend our deepest thanks and gratitude to each and every one of the persons involved in the rescue of the five snowmobilers who fell into Sand Bay on Friday, Feb. 28. Without your concern and intervention, the outcome of this fiasco would not have turned […]
Dear editor: I am a polio survivor. I had polio in 1949. In 1951, three of my school friends died from polio. Since March is Polio Month in Canada, I want to raise public awareness about polio and the post-polio sequelae (or syndrome) which many polio survivors are now experiencing. […]
Dear sir: On behalf of the Grade 3/4 Alberton School students, I would like to extend my thanks to Mrs. Schwartz and Mr. Gilbert from the FFHS Science Department for acting as judges at our recent Science Project Display Day. The students were very eager to showcase their hard work […]
