Dear sir: I have an idea for the upcoming town centennial—namely a series of maps, numbered and identified, for 1903, 1923, 1943, 1963, 1983, and 2003. These maps would show the many changes in businesses, schools, parks, and prominent buildings. This idea is prompted by a “game” played with my […]
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: I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all the volunteers who put in many hours at the WHO conference held in Fort Frances on May 6-9. The conference was a resounding success due to the hard work of many, many people. The arena was turned into […]
Dear sir: Last Friday, our fellow native Canadians held their annual fish fry. I have said it before, and I will say it again, it is very nice of these people to share their beautiful harvest with us. I hope this custom can prevail for another quarter-century, or as long […]
Dear sir: I was just curious as to whether or not you publish wedding announcements via your Web site? I am originally from Rainy River District, now living in Lethbridge, Alta., and it’s really nice to keep up with all the current events through your Web site. I have seen […]
Dear sir: Local #92 supported the Northern Action Group and Ontario Coalition for Social Justice’s “Unfit to Govern” campaign across Ontario on April 27-May 4. Along with our national union, we encourage all Ontarians to review the slash-and-burn policies of the Harris/Eves Tory government policies. The drastic cuts in welfare, […]
Dear sir: On behalf of the Kidney Foundation, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of Fort Frances, Couchiching, and Alberton for their generous support in our 2002 March Drive. Due to your contributions, $9,200 was raised. Each day, an average of 12 Canadians learn their […]
Dear Mr. Editor: I am a supporter of keeping the Alberton School open, and have been following your coverage of the whole closure process. The Rainy River District School Board will be meeting tonight to decide the fate of the school and I, for one, am praying for survival! This […]
Dear editor: We’re having a school reunion. Yes, we know there was a huge wonderful 75th not too long ago, but this is a smaller, limited one. The class of 1952 is celebrating 50 years since we all attended Fort High. Friday, Aug. 9 will be a wine-and-cheese registration night, […]
Dear editor: The Ontario Public Services Employees Union (OPSEU) labour dispute continues. The Ontario government is steadfast in its refusal to bargain a fair deal for 45,000 public service workers and taxpayers. We are in our eighth week. No mortgage payments made, no saving for university, no family vacations, no […]
Dear sir: Hi, this is “Rapid Robert” again. Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of static because I’ve not written one of my stories in the Times. You may remember some of my stories that I wrote about the loon and the time I rescued one that was in trouble, […]
Dear editor: Pledge sheets are now available for the Northern Therapeutic Riding Association’s annual “Freedom Ride,” which will be held Sept. 7 this year. A couple of horses are still available for participants. All proceeds from the sixth-annual ride will fund riding classes for children and adults who are physically […]
Dear sir: Thank you to all the friends and family in helping to make my dreams come true. A very special thanks to Anishinaabeg Counselling and staff for organizing this very special event. Also a special thanks to Elvis DeBungee and the Late Night Jammers. God bless you all for […]
