Dear editor, A recent letter to the Fort Frances Times and Chronicle Journal, authored by Joanne Jacyk of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) deserves a response and as a member of the general public who has followed the issue of nuclear waste I felt compelled to make the following […]
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, In an extension to the article concerning American Guides fishing on the Canadian side of the border I pose this concern. Why are the participants in the International Falls Bass Tournament allowed to fish on the Canadian side of the border. Although legal they are permitted to catch, […]
Dear editor, This letter is in response to the article “Conmee mulls resolution about nuclear waste” published on July 16, 2024. Following my presentation to the Conmee Town Council on July 23, I wanted to take this opportunity to address some of the points raised and provide further clarification on […]
The following is an excerpt from a letter written by MP Marcus Powlowski, dated July 15, 2024 The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, P.C., M.P. Minister Public Safety The Honourable Minster Jean-Yves Duclos P.C., M.P. Minister of Public Services and Procurement The Honourable Mélanie Joly, P.C., M.P. Minister of Foreign Affairs […]
Dear editor, God makes the sun rise and the sun set day in and day out, season after season. Earth and all the planets orbit the sun like clockwork. David Attenborough filmed life in the oceans and jungles and showed how everything there is, in all the universe, is in […]
Dear editor, In October Ignace municipal councilor Jodie Defeo will be attending a conference in Vienna Austria to do a presentation to the International Atomic Energy Agency. Her presentation will explain how the “deliberative democracy” process was employed to gauge the willingness of the community to accept and proceed with […]
The following is an open letter sent to David L. Cohen, Ambassador from the United States to Canada Embassy of the United States of America, from Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski. Dear Ambassador, I am writing to follow up on the productive conversation we had in early June at […]
Dear editor, As we are now in the season of lawn maintenance and outdoor activities, I would like to remind everyone about the potential hazards associated with machinery such as lawn mowers, especially in the presence of children. I was only two when an accident forever altered the course of […]
Dear editor, After a recent visit to Fort Frances to help celebrate my dad’s 86th birthday, I was struck with how much Fort Frances has changed with regards to the friendliness and helpfulness from the locals. I was struck with how people are willing to help, and assist whenever they […]
Death struck deeply into those who waded ashore on June 6, 1944. Struggling to quickly move from their landing craft to the sand of Normandy beach. Burdened by the heavy weight of their equipment, and the sights and sounds around them. Before them lay a terrifying array of obstacles waiting […]
Dear editor, Jim Cumming dutifully reported our very uneventful Victoria day long weekend….the official opening of the walleye season when MANY PARTS OF CANADA… CELEBRATED WITH PARADES BLOCK PARTIES AND FIREWORKS. In his 21 June 2023 editorial he exalts our 1965 Flag’s STRENGTH AND POWER TO BE DIFFERENT. Princess Anne […]
Dear editor, Try to get David Kircher back on council. Please do not let Kaleb Firth on in his place. Remember what happened in Rainy River. Put it to a vote for people to vote who they want on council, please. Vicky Wishart
