Dear sir: On behalf of the CEP Local 49 in Fort Frances, I would like to thank the many businesses, unions, and individuals who made donations towards our strike against Bell Canada. It is thanks to your contributions that we were able to hold out for a better contract that […]
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: I am writing because of my concerns of the automation of the CN Rail drawbridges located at Mile 68.3 (Bear’s Pass) and Mile 84 (Five-Mile) in Fort Frances subdivision. These are not only the concerns of the six seasonal employees it directly affects, these also are the concerns […]
Dear sir: On April 30, 1999, my term as chairman of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship ended. The time had come for me to step aside and allow for new ideas and new enthusiasm to take the tournament to the next level. Before I can finally feel my job […]
Dear sir: In the early days of the election campaign, the issues are taxes, health care, and education. The most important issue, however, is largely being ignored. Environmental protection is the single best investment we can make for our future. We need, therefore, a government that will protect the biological, […]
Dear sir: As another provincial election approaches, the citizens of Ontario are faced with a very difficult task determining what is really happening in Ontario. If you read the material released by the government, you would be led to believe that a perfect world is being created. Millions of our […]
Dear sir: It is that time of year again when the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary will be holding one of its fundraising events–Tag Day–on May 7 (Friday). We will be at various places around town, visible with our familiar pink tag baskets, anticipating everyone’s continued generosity. Your help allows monetary […]
Dear sir: Coun. Bourgeault has been quoted about a reality “out on the street” which should be honestly stated, namely what the real cost of the single new ice surface will come in at. With all due respect, I would like to point out other realities that should be out […]
By Eric Alcock Envoy, Salvation Army May is a very special time for the Salvation Army as it is the month that sees the Red Shield Appeal rise prominently to the attention of the whole community. Funds raised during that month are used throughout the entire year to support Salvation […]
Dear sir: As a follow-up to our letter of last week commending the young people for their support, we would now like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the community. Because of your generous support, we have surpassed our goal and raised $10,275 in this area, which includes Fort Frances, […]
Dear editor: Wow! What an exciting roller coaster I’ve been on for the past two months! With only six or seven weeks left before school lets out, I am almost finished with my co-op placement at our Member of Parliament’s office. The chance to work with Bob Nault has been […]
My name is Ronald Mattson. I was born in the Fort on March 28 1930. My family split up when I was a infant. My mother never told me anything about my father. Too make a long story short I went to the Fort after serving in Korea to look […]
Dear sir: According to your article of April 13, 1999, council has approved a plan by CN to remove a fuel oil contaminant that leaked from a storage facility on CN property on to town property in the area of Central Avenue. It is good to see such co-operation about […]
