Dear sir: I’m writing this letter to thank everyone involved in helping us find our much-loved bloodhound, Ellie Mae, who had been missing for three days when we called Fort Frances Friends of Animals. We were given the number of Pet Patrol—who “put out the call.” A work crew up […]
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: On behalf of the 2002 graduating class, we would like to thank everyone who contributed to a successful “chem-free” party. We would like to thank the “Chem-Free Grad Committee” for all their hard work and time they dedicated to organize this event, the volunteers for helping out, and […]
Dear editor, It was a sad day for me when I learned about the flooding throughout Rainy River District. It brought back memories from the flood of ’97 here in Winnipeg. I worked many hours and days building berms around houses in hope of saving people’s properties and belongings. Even […]
Dear sir: Fort Frances is a caring community. We care about people, and we also care about our earth and the environment. This is why I am so outraged by the decision to discontinue/postpone the “blue box” program! I am so proud of our citizens for being responsible in their […]
Dear sir: I had been looking for any information on Donald (Dan) Fraser, who left Muskoka around 1900 for Rainy River District. Just found his wife, Emily Heffren, in the Shenston Cemetery Web site “20 Rural Cemeteries” and two daughters, Mary and Georgina. They all died from consumption. There was […]
Dear sir: I am a non-smoker and have listened to many of the smoking issues. Could somebody please tell me who died and made Dr. Sarsfield God? Did I miss something? Who voted him supreme leader of the Rainy River District? I always thought that this is a democratic society, […]
Dear editor: I am writing in response to the Roy Tom letter regarding the Big Grassy Education Authority and Administration (BGREA). After reading the letter in the Fort Frances Times on June 5, I felt it was necessary. Roy Tom’s letter brought up some very important issues. I am absolutely […]
Dear sir: With high school graduation only hours away, the “Chem-Free” Grad Committee would like to congratulate the students on the milestone they have reached in their lives. The committee also would like to congratulate and thank the many volunteers and sponsors who stepped forward to ensure this year’s graduates, […]
I felt it was necessary to correct the misquote from the article, “Youth soccer wind-up a go,” in last Thursday’s Daily Bulletin. I was quoted as saying “Hot dogs won’t be served due to short notice.” The only thing I did say is that pre-packaged snacks would be served. Trust […]
Dear sir: Once again, the Canadian Cancer Society’s appeal for funds during the month of April proved successful. The success of our campaign depends upon the generosity of the residents, businesses, and organizations in Fort Frances, and in the area surrounding Fort Frances from Mine Centre in the east to […]
Dear sir: It’s school reunion time for the Class of ’52 (including anyone attending Fort Frances High School in 1951-52-53). Plans are going well but we can’t find the following former students: David Hamilton, Doug Hill, Irene Hnatiuk, Mike Donnely, Elaine George, Shelley Atkins, Glen Ewald, Kay Glennan, Trudy Cooper, […]
Dear sir: Emo town council recently had the privilege to participate in a trip to Ottawa, organized by the office of local MP Bob Nault. This appears to have been a first—where mayors and/or their representatives from throughout a single federal riding were invited to Canada’s capital en masse by […]
