Dear editor, Re: “Flaherty only supporter of north, says supporter” (Feb. 27, 2002) I was surprised to read Craig Nuttall’s letter comparing the political records of Jim Flaherty and Ernie Eves in the race to become the next leader of the PC party and premier of Ontario. Mr. Nuttall attacks […]
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: Whatever happened to people having a choice on how they live their life? I am a smoker. I have been going for coffee every day for years with a group of friends at a restaurant that used to be smoking but is now smoke-free. I still go to […]
Dear editor: On Monday morning, I heard an unsettling news item on CBC Radio. It was reported that a scientific study has found we can expect to have yearly infestations of forest tent caterpillars in Northwestern Ontario. The reason given was that the insects and viruses that can keep the […]
Dear sir: There seems to be a controversy growing over whether or not parents who choose to educate their children outside the public education system should be allowed a tax credit. I think it’s a small step in the right direction. It is ultimately parents’ responsibility that their children are […]
Dear sir: Here we go again. Over twenty year ago, the town of Fort Frances faced the same problem which it is facing now–population decline and lost tourism. One cause of this problem now is the same as it was back then. Once again a bandaid has been applied to […]
Dear sir: Just a few words of thanks and praise to the girls & guys who dedicate their time and professionalism to make other people’s days a success at the Branch #29 Emo Legion. My wife and I had the honour of seeing our son get married March 2, 2002. […]
Dear sir: The Northwest Ontario Recycle Association (NORA) has been, and still is, looked upon as a model program by recycling groups such as the Association of Municipal Recycling Co-ordinators and Corporations Supporting Recycling. Recent news reports and statements by municipal officials undoubtedly have raised uncertainty in the minds of […]
Dear sir: As I ponder the debate on smoking taking place in Fort Frances, I hope people realize that cigarette smoke is only one small cause of air pollution. A few months ago, a train derailment in Minot, N.D. released poison gases into the air. There was death and injury […]
Dear editor: On Feb. 21, I was taking pictures as part of a presentation to parents concerning the possible amalgamation of four of our elementary schools. My journey took me to the Sixth Street School, and I stood on Sixth Street taking photos of the school building. After taking a […]
Dear editor: Your community can be proud of a great club in its midst. On Feb. 22, we travelled to your town to participate in the Special Olympics regional winter games hosted by the Fort Frances Special Olympics Club. This club hosted a great weekend, and we had a blast! […]
Dear sir: On Oct. 11, 2001, the local Sunset Country Ford Mustangs paid their entry fee for a tournament to be held March 1-3 in International Falls. The Mustangs are an Atom ‘AA’ team equivalent to U.S. Squirt ‘A.’ Back on Nov. 17, 2001, the Mustangs played the International Falls […]
Dear editor: I think we should consider the reasoning behind the proposed ban for smoking in public places. Picture putting a lighted cigarette into the mouth of a two-year-old and making her inhale. Disgusting you say? Have you ever brought a young one into a restaurant or a coffee shop […]
