Dear editor: As a summer student at Hydro One, I had the opportunity to witness the damage caused by the recent severe weather. I was truly amazed at the dedication and tireless effort of the Hydro One crews. Hydro One employees from our own area as well as Thunder Bay, […]
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.
Hello: Well, thank you for publishing my letter. Holy man! I have had calls and e-mails from so many of the readers for my little story. I can say I appreciate it! I’ll be back there this week. Thank you, Dale C. Booth
Dear sir: I am trying to trace any descendants of Peter Douglas Craig and his wife, Christina Elder. Peter was born in Scone, Perth, Scotland on July 27, 1866 and Christina was born in Perth on March 11, 1871. They married on Jan. 1, 1892 in Dundee. I recently have […]
Hello: Well, thank you for publishing my letter. Holy man! I have had calls and e-mails from so many of the readers for my little story. I can say I appreciate it! I’ll be back there this week. Thank you, Dale C. Booth
Dear editor: I am writing in regards to a problem that exists within the district. The problem is unemployment among people who are living with a mental illness. The Ministry of Health recently released a publication entitled “Making It Work.” In this publication, it is stated that a necessary component […]
Dear editor: I am writing this letter in response to a discussion I had with my daughter’s friends who live in southern Ontario. It is a short note telling her how northern residents are being discriminated against when it comes to health care. As a cancer patient, I have had […]
Dear editor: A letter appeared in a number of Canadian newspapers with the heading “Strict gun laws needed,” or something similar. The letter was written by the President of the Canada Safety Council. The writer may not be aware of it, but Canada has had very stringent handgun regulations since […]
By Sonny McGinnisRainy River F.N. (Manitou Rapids) I offer the following comments regarding self-government issues because of the seriousness and danger I feel that has arisen from a national consultation process that is being carried out by the Department of Indian Affairs on behalf of the Government of Canada regarding […]
Dear editor: My name is Aleata Jerry, and I am one of 14 Rainy River District School Board employees that drove school bus. We are the first person your child sees in August, and the last person who says good-bye, be good, and have a great summer every June. This […]
Dear sir: As everyone in this area is well aware, the FFCBC bass derby is just around the corner. This will be an exciting time for many spectators and anglers alike. Countless hours of volunteer work and many donations have helped to make this annual event something we are all […]
Dear sir: In the Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal, there is a “flag watch” column stating the shape and conditions that our national flag is in there. They should come to Fort Frances, where you see some flags that are torn, ragged, and faded hanging from some of our storefronts. We’re […]
Dear editor: Having left the Fort seven years ago, I’d like to take this opportunity to tell you how much we enjoy receiving the Fort Frances Times every week. It keeps us in touch with what’s happening “back home.” An article I found very interesting was Pam Hawley’s piece in […]
