I am writing to send a quick note in honour of National Volunteer Week (April 22-28) to all of the people of Fort Frances who so graciously dedicate their time and energy towards making the community a better place to live. Last year, I was fortunate enough to be a […]
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 sir: Fort Frances High School graduation is approaching fast (Wednesday, June 20), and the ceremony and “chem-free” party is on the minds of many of the parents and graduating students. As two concerned parents, we do not want to see the tradition of a graduation ceremony, followed by a […]
To the editor: I listened to the town council meeting April 9 on TV and the mayor, at that time, stated NORA was authorized $2 per capita on recycle pick-up. In Wednesday’s Fort Frances Times (dated April 11), it states that $10 per capita was authorized to NORA. Who is […]
Dear sir: It is the early 1900s and men of vision are in the area. A dam is built across the Rainy River to harness its power. Using winches, boom hoists, pulleys, block and tackle, and other modern tools of the era, the five-year project is completed in 1909. Within […]
Dear editor: I was reading in last Thursday’s edition of the Daily Bulletin regarding the upcoming Ducks Unlimited dinner, which is held here each year. I have commented about this in the past years but I am making my opinions public this time. The Ducks Unlimited group goes to all […]
Dear sir: I’m one of your seasonal residents and I can’t wait to get back up the North Arm to my place. I’ve been searching for a site that covers ice conditions and such–both for ice-out and during the winter as to thickness road conditions on the ice. For right […]
Dear sir: On April 9, at our daily gathering around the octagonal table in the Royal Canadian Legion here, a question was brought forth: “What does one do with hazardous material?” In this case, the person was referring to old paint and paint cans. Alas, no one had an answer […]
Dear sir: Beta Sigma Phi recently held our annual “Daffodil Drive,” with proceeds going to the local chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society. I would like to thank everyone who supported us in any way. Thank you to everyone who purchased daffodils, and to all the businesses in Fort Frances […]
Dear Mr. Behan: I’m a network analyst and network architect with seven years of broadband engineering and public carrier experience (American market). I read the editorial “Ominous Numbers” (April 4) and would like to explain why I will soon become another statistic. Despite all the rhetoric and brouhaha over Bell […]
This letter is in response to trustee Ron McAlister’s comments stated on CFOB’s news on Wednesday, April 4. First of all, both of my children attend Alberton Central School, which is now under review for closure. Mr. McAlister stated that knowing the concerns of Alberton’s parents, the board cannot do […]
Dear editor: On April 1, 2000, I had the misfortune to lose my home and all the contents by fire. Not feeling up to it, I didn’t get back right away to salvage any keepsakes that may not have been too badly damaged. I had keepsakes my mother brought to […]
Dear editor: I recently have discovered the Fort Frances Times on-line thanks to my son. I was raised in the Fort and left as a young adult. Two of my children were born and raised there also for a few years. It is a refreshing sight to be able to […]
