Dear editor: This year’s FFHS musical production of “Grease” was an incredible showcase of amazing talent, dedication, and commitment by the staff and students involved. It was an absolutely delightful show from opening to closing night, and the local talent displayed was inspiring. Not only was the singing, choreography, and […]
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: We understand that people who work as OPP officers have a job to do like the rest of us in this world. To me, it doesn’t give them the right to drive like idiots through a small town like Emo at an excessive rate of speed. I understand […]
Dear editor: Please accept this open letter to Natural Resources and Forestry minister Bill Mauro. Dear sir: It was with sadness that I witnessed the latest attempt to address serious concerns regarding our Ontario moose herd. I am perplexed, not only by this apparent first step, but by the continued […]
Dear editor: Please accept this open letter to Natural Resources and Forestry minister Bill Mauro. Dear sir: It was with sadness that I witnessed the latest attempt to address serious concerns regarding our Ontario moose herd. I am perplexed, not only by this apparent first step, but by the continued […]
Dear editor: Last week we had the privilege of attending a presentation by Dr. Eva Olsson at the Townshend Theatre. Eva was born on Oct. 28, 1924 in Szatmar, Hungary. On May 15, 1944, she and her family were taken away in box cars to Auschwitz. In her presentation, she […]
Dear editor: I am proud to say that I have been with the Canadian Cancer’s Society’s “Relay For Life” committee for five years, serving as co-chair for the last four, as well as being a participant and team captain for more than 10 years. As many people are aware, the […]
Dear editor: In response to last week’s letter, “Frustrated,” I also have been a sponsor of the Canadian Cancer Society for many years and have provided financial support for the “Relay For Life” fundraiser, as well as a number of other national charities. However, I also have become aware of […]
Dear editor: Mental health of children and youth is an important factor in their success in school, relationships with others, and overall healthy development. In 1983, the Ontario Child Health Study raised concerns about the large number of children experiencing mental health challenges (one-in-five) and the very small number receiving […]
Dear editor: I have been a strong supporter of the Canadian Cancer Society for many years, including being on the “Relay For Life” committee for the first five years of its existence in Fort Frances. I am also a member of the Fort Frances Community Chest, a non-profit organization that […]
Dear editor: I write today to talk about a reoccurring theme that presents itself within my experiences and ultimately urges me to use my “voice” in this forum. The theme that is reoccurring has to do with land—the ability to purchase land, the ability to practice traditional methodology on owned […]
Dear editor: Love—everyone needs it, young or old; so it’s reassuring to know that “God loves everyone.” But where does that notion come from? The seniors at Rainycrest know—and they sing about it often. On a regular Thursday morning, about 60 residents and a handful of visitors enjoy a hymn […]
Dear editor: When former prime ministers warn that we are losing our freedoms, we should pay attention! Lake of the Woods resident (and former prime minister) John Turner has joined Jean Chrétien, Joe Clark, and Paul Martin in saying that Bill C-51, the anti-terror law, lacks any reasonable oversight mechanism […]
