Dear editor: I have observed quietly for some time but I can no longer be silent. Many dogs are riding in and on vehicles faithfully protecting “their property.” This practice seems admirable until you consider that accidents do happen regardless of whether dogs are riding these automobiles or not. Have […]
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.
To the editor: On Wednesday, Oct. 3, the CBC Ontario News reported the Auditor General of Ontario has accused the provincial government of paying a foreign firm $93 million in 2000 to halt welfare fraud. This was not generally reported. After some research, I found the firm was the Bermuda-based […]
Dear sir: Thank you, Mr. Harry Vandetti. We fervently endorse your comments regarding the huge trucks that ply our streets and make us in our little cars feel so vulnerable. I do hope that we don’t have to experience a tragedy involving one of “them”–before a decision is made to […]
Dear sir: To whoever found my wallet with $300 plus in it. Keep the money but send the wallet to P.O. Box 232, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3M6. I need the contents of the wallet, badly. No questions asked. Signed, Allan Kielczewski
Dear sir: The horrific events of Sept. 11, 2001 will always be imprinted on our hearts and souls. North America has lost its sense of safety and security. We are vulnerable. It is interesting to see how these horrible events moved nations. In response to Sept. 11, the United States […]
Dear editor, The grade 10 literacy test has arrived and it is imperative that students, parents, and teachers brace themselves for this historic event. This will be the first time in the history of Ontario that a high-stakes standardized test is used to deprive some of our children of a […]
Dear sir: When I see the snow falling, I get into a serious snowmobiling mode. This mode, though, has been severely dampened by many items that are not under my control. First of all, we snowmobilers are buying fuel that has a high road tax in the price. Second, the […]
Dear sir: I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the dedicated and caring foster parents we have in Rainy River District in conjunction with Canadian Foster Family Week (Oct. 15-19). We currently have 28 foster families in Rainy River District. Foster parents are a very important part […]
Dear sir: On behalf of The Arthritis Society, I would like to express my gratitude to the dedicated men and women of the Knights of Columbus, The Bluebird Club, and the Lions Club for their unwavering support during our door-to-door canvass. My sincere thank you goes out to all the […]
Dear sir: To the striking workers of the Association for Community Living, I am very grateful that each one of you put your futures into uncertainty so that the future of our disabled citizens–both young and old–would be one of security. Because of your strong determination, they can now have […]
To the editor: The recent court decision in favour of Métis hunting and gathering rights (R v. Powley) is a victory for everyone. When the law is upheld based upon legal, historical, and moral principles, everyone wins. Clearly this court decision is based upon knowledge not ignorance, competence instead of […]
Dear sir: As a concerned dual citizen of Canada and the United States, I write this letter to fellow citizens of these two great nations. I felt shock, horror, anger, and sadness as I watched the tragic events unfold in New York City and Washington, D.C. on Sept. 11. Following […]
