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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 have lived in Fort Frances for more than 55 years and have lived at Rainycrest LTC Home for the last six-and-a-half years. When I arrived, I was gravely ill and would not be alive today if not for the caring staff at Rainycrest. For that, I am […]
Dear editor: Rainycrest has been closed to admissions since February, 2018 due to non-compliance with health and safety issues, as well as unmet staffing requirements. This has resulted in more than 25 Rainy River District seniors being warehoused in La Verendrye Hospital waiting for admission. As such, they are unable […]
Dear editor: I am an older person and have to admit that I don’t really understand the game of football that well. But I do understand, and can appreciate, teamwork when I see it! The young men on the Muskie football team should be commended for the way they all […]
Dear editor: Borderland Pride wishes to congratulate David Kircher, Raymond Roy, and Kathryn Pierroz on their election to the Rainy River District School Board. Each of these candidates earned our endorsement after responding affirmatively to our recent questionnaire, administered by Dawson Mihichuk, about their support for modern, inclusive, and fact-based […]
Dear editor: The Associates of Ste. Marguerite d’Youville sincerely thank the community for providing the many coats and accessories that were distributed during our annual coat giveaway. Many thanks to the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau for the use of the hall and thanks to McTaggarts for the coat racks. Our […]
Dear editor: I was deeply concerned about the tone of the Borderland Pride article endorsing certain school board candidates last week and am writing to counsel a note of caution. Urging support for one’s preferred candidate is to be expected, but they went so far as to “strongly discourage” voting […]
Dear editor: I am writing in regards to Dave Bourgeault’s letter to the editor in the Oct. 10 issue of the Times. He once again brought up the “name change” issue regarding the senior centre. I am very confused because the two requests he mentioned actually have been met. One […]
Dear editor: Oct. 15-21 is Foster Family Appreciation Week. This is our opportunity to celebrate and show gratitude to our foster families across Kenora-Rainy River District. What amazing families they are; that offer love and kindness to the many children and their families. They welcome and accept with compassion and […]
Dear editor: On behalf of the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary, I would like to thank everyone who battled the weather and the road to enjoy an afternoon of good food and fellowship at our annual fall tea. A big thank you, as well, to the membership who so willingly gave […]
Dear editor: I am writing to you in response to Dave Bourgeault’s letter in last week’s Times with regard to the name change of the Fort Frances Senior Centre. First of all, I am amazed that June Caul alone, who is on the senior centre board, had the power to […]
Dear editor: With the upcoming municipal election, we cannot expect that a new mayor and an almost new-look council will reduce taxes in Fort Frances. The need for revenue increases on a yearly basis. The cost of living in Ontario is expected to increase this year over three percent. This […]
