Dear sir: In the recent provincial election in the Fort Frances area, there was a gross error in judgment made by myself when I rented out half of a sign to a political party for five days. This was in no way a reflection of the opinions of Jan Kowbel, […]
Letters
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Rules governing letters to the editor in the Fort Frances Times are:
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Dear sir: I attended the Ontario Special Olympics award dinner and dance night at the Elk’s Hall in Fort Frances to present an award to the “Most Improved” female and male athlete in the sport of snowshoeing. As it was a tight schedule, with many awards going to a full […]
Dear sir: Listening to the debate in this provincial election about the rights of hunters and gun owners, I was shocked to hear Frank Miclash speak about his opposition to Bill C-68 of the rights of responsible gun owners. As an opponent of Bill C-68, I remember very well the […]
Dear editor: Along with many others in Northwestern Ontario, I find myself in a bit of a quandary over this coming Thursday’s provincial election. For the past four years, the great province of Ontario has seen much growth and prosperity, improvement toward the education system, and a slow yet winning […]
Dear editor: The Harris government seems to take great pride in telling the public that it always keeps its promises. This government has used a great deal of the public’s money to inform the voters of Ontario about the promised tax cuts and the promise to balance the budget. The […]
Dear sir: “What kind of northerner doesn’t have a FAC and hunt?” Well, I can tell you, Mrs. Beyak. The kind who loves to camp and hike in our beautiful part of Ontario without carrying a firearm. The kind that has raised their children to respect other people’s beliefs, ethnicity, […]
Dear sir: One day away from our provincial election, I am compelled to write in response to a comment recently attributed to PC candidate Lynn Beyak. This candidate has repeatedly presented herself as the one who could provide a voice to those of us who reside in her constituency; however, […]
Dear sir: Before anyone living in Northern Ontario casts their vote in the provincial election tomorrow, one is compelled to review the record of the incumbent in terms of what he has done for the north and northerners. Mike Harris is a northerner and thus should be aware of–and concerned […]
Dear editor: When Bob Rae’s NDP governed, Ontario was suffering its worse economic crisis since the Great Depression. The NDP response was to bolster the social safety net and implement innovative changes, such as the “social contract,” which spared many Ontarians hardship and massive layoffs but garnered only lukewarm support. […]
Dear sir: On Monday I was summoned to my door by a man soliciting for Mr. Hampton. As we chatted, a second man joined us and during the conversation, I was told that a vote cast for anyone other than the NDP was a waste. Yesterday, as I watched the […]
Dear sir: It is surprising the short memories people have. A few short years ago, we had a Peterson government. Our economy was in such a poor condition that people voted overwhelmingly to get rid of them. They then voted overwhelmingly and elected Bob Rae to govern. Things then got […]
Dear sir: I have found $300 million–given away of education taxes! Gratuities! Some 10,000 retiring (baby-boomer) teachers, plus board employees, given tips of 230 “unused sick days” at about 50 percent ($30,000). Since they proved ineligible for “sick pay” because they were paid wages, they were paid in full! Gifts […]
