Dave and Jean Keith Dear editor: I am writing to you today, on behalf of my son, Duncan, as well as the other members of the Keith family that recently attended the Stanley Cup festivities in the Town of Fort Frances. I would like to begin by thanking the mayor […]
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.
J.A. Spencer Dear editor: Having attended the public meeting of the IJC here on Aug. 11, I now understand why the water levels got so high—and were high for so long. The “Commission” is comprised of people who do not live on the shores of Rainy Lake and is complacent […]
Rilla RaceChapple Heritage Committee Dear sir: Two weeks ago, Chapple Heritage and Chapple Recreation held a 100-year commemorative picnic at the waterfront park in Barwick. One of the press questions asked of me was, “Was there anyone there that was important or that was not expected.” My answer at the […]
John Thorgrimson Dear editor: We who live in Fort Frances are so lucky to have a new highway going west. We can go the designated 90 clicks on a smooth surface. Then we come to the CNR’s crossing and you had better grab that steering wheel with both hands. The […]
Wendy McLean Dear editor: The Gingrich family from Mine Centre moved their business, Gingrich Woodcrafts Inc., from Mine Centre to the Municipality of La Vallee, increasing their staff from 10 to approximately 30. With the economic downturn in Rainy River District and Fort Frances mill closure, the business has sustained […]
Dear editor: As a speaker on health, I would like to make many aware of the way the men’s change room is kept at what is now Point Park. On Canada Day, they were nice and sanitary. This dramatically changed a week or so afterwards. Last week, I had a […]
Dear editor: It really irks me when I see people who say or write things that are one-sided. Most of the time it’s not good and only to their benefit. They assume, judge, jump to conclusions, and don’t listen. They hear only what they want to hear and leave our […]
Dear editor: Wow, we really enjoyed the “Harmony of Nations” concert on Saturday. Ashley MacIsaac was amazing. We also were impressed with the quality of all of the performances. Great music, beautiful setting, and lots of fun. Looking forward to attending next year. Kudos to the organizers. (Signed), Dennis and […]
Dear editor: The article in the Fort Frances Times regarding the work done on our behalf in the past interval—on the sandbagging effort and on the detour with the signage and instructions—is much appreciated! We local taxpayers know how frustrating for tourists and strangers to find their way around and […]
Dear editor: I’m writing to ask if someone can explain to me why horses were reported starving and dying on a farm west of Fort Frances in March and the O.S.P.C.A. and OPP have not done anything? Just recently, horses were found dead on another farm—and both the O.S.P.C.A. and […]
Dear editor, Wow! A big thank you and relief that no one was injured in the Barwick derailment this past Friday. Maybe this is a good time again to hear and to express what and how people think and feel in the district in regards to the safety of our […]
Dear editor: The picture in Monday’s Daily Bulletin, entitled “Depot mess,” has prompted me to respond to this same issue, which has been bothering me for some time. I had planned on expressing my opinion in the “Cheers and Jeers” column, but this seems a more appropriate place to discuss […]
