Dear editor, We can not continue to build bridges, construct buildings, cut our forests and pollute our environment including light and noise pollution without first becoming aware of the environmental impact of the area we are destroying along the way. Alarmingly it has been reported that we have 3 billion […]
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 editor: I am responding to the March 23 editorial by Jim Cumming about the lack of diversity and working-age representation on council. I appreciate Mr. Cumming’s insights on this topic, but I respectfully believe that he – like others – has missed the mark. Calls for increasing diversity on […]
Dear editor, We are never too old to learn. Has that ever hit home in the last few years for me. The term ‘Doctrine of Discovery’ was alien to me until I heard Mr. Robert Horton speak at the Metis Hall a couple years ago. It was so totally new […]
Dear editor, I would like to express my thanks to artist Eric Keast for wanting to install a public art piece in Fort Frances. Mr. Keast wrote to the TOFF in January requesting a letter of support so he could apply for funding to create and install a fish/fishing sculpture […]
Dear editor, I would like to voice my support for Councillor Judson’s proposals to remove barriers to joining Council. The permanent option to meet virtually and holding meetings outside of work hours are reasonable changes we can make so it is feasible for employed people and/or people with children to […]
Dear editor: On Monday, I brought forward proposals to improve diversity on Council in Fort Frances and remove barriers which prevent working-age people, low-income people, and Indigenous citizens from participating on Council. This is important in the lead-up to the municipal election. These proposals were rejected by all 6 other […]
Dear editor, I am very disappointed to read the comments and descriptions of Council from one of our team members following Monday evening’s meeting. Every member agreed with the concept of removing barriers for a more diverse Council. I have always included and promoted relationships with all people in our […]
Dear editor, My initial excitement of seeing international border rules changed was short-lived. Three phone calls have clarified some of my questions. The statement in last week’s Times stated, “..fully vaccinated travellers will now have the option of using a COVID-19 rapid antigen test result (taken the day prior to […]
Dear editor, Frustration and desperation have resulted in my writing this letter, as well as one to Riverside Health Care and the NWHU. My brother is a resident of Rainycrest Home for the Aged. He has multiple health problems. His speech and vision are impaired due to a stroke. Many […]
Dear editor, I live on Sunset Drive and would like to acknowledge the great new sidewalk in our area. We only have to walk 1/2 a mile now to reach that walkway to then walk to the only park in our area. Since I have lived in this McIrvine area, […]
Dear editor, In the 50’s and early 60’s our family lived next to the original St. Mary’s School on Nelson Street. We walked out the door to play hockey or baseball in the area between the school and Sinclair Street. In the late 60’s we moved to 5th Street East. […]
Dear editor, I consider Fort Frances to be a very nice community in which to live. I have always considered myself fortunate to have come to live here. It is the place I have chosen to be my home. One of the positive attributes of my community is the people. […]
