Dear editor: As I head into my last week as a full-time elementary teacher, I would like to send a message to the wonderful parents of students that I have had over the years. Dear parents, I want to thank: Those of you that have read my many newsletters, sent […]
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 response to James Sutherland’s letter, headlined “Fiddling away,” which appeared in the June 4 issue of the Times. Mr. Sutherland, I absolutely share your concern with the sky-high hydro rates in the northwest. This legacy of the Harris and McGuinty governments hurts families, hurts small business, and […]
Dear editor: Spring has been a fairly busy time for us residents here at Rainycrest. First of all, there was the 15- to 20-piece band from Bermuda which played for all of us in Hallett Hall on April 4. They were here helping celebrate the Salvation Army’s 100th year in […]
Dear editor: Ontario’s agriculture sector has become a cornerstone of the province’s economy. The Christian Farmers’ Federation of Ontario believes that, with the right business climate in place, the farm and food sector can grow its contribution to the economy and society. A number of factors are limiting Ontario’s farm […]
Dear editor: Sarah Campbell, NDP candidate for Kenora-Rainy River, likes to protest. She likes to stand on the sidewalk, wave her sign, and be seen doing it. But at the recent NOMA meeting, she sat on her hands. Did nothing. Said nothing. Northwestern Ontario deserves better and needs better, desperately. […]
Dear editor: Maybe they should also remove Frances from the town’s name and just call it “the Fort.” Remove all and any reference to historical figures. Tear down the courthouse and the old library. Call Robert Moore School “the school.” Whatever you do, always give in. (Signed) Robert Berg Mendoza, […]
Dear editor: Fellow citizens and elected representatives of our town—thank you for your efforts on behalf of tourism. The label tourism represents a lot more than the entities or businesses that deal with non-residents. To be sure, all help is appreciated. But the resident tourists need your consideration! A lot […]
Dear editor: In 2011, I wrote a letter to the Fort Frances Times about the need to elect Sarah Campbell to the Ontario Legislative Assembly. I did so because of what almost happened across the border here in Minnesota in 2010. A right-wing Republican named Tom Emmer almost became governor […]
Dear editor: Women’s emergency shelters in Ontario have been under a funding freeze since 2009. The proposed provincial budget would have provided $15 million over three years to fill the gap. However, with the election being called, shelters across the province are concerned those dollars and promises may be forgotten. […]
Dear editor: Since purchasing a Samsung tablet a couple of months ago, it has been an adventure to become familiar with its operation. Jim Hudson gave me initial instructions, which required repetition over the next few weeks. Around this time, I began to get further assistance from students who work […]
Dear Mike: I would like to highly commend Sherry and Shirley for the wonderful job they did on compiling all the history of the 100 years of our mill in Fort Frances. Wow! What a display and what a collection of beautiful memories! As Sherry so articulately said in her […]
Dear editor: As a senior citizen of Fort Frances and a regular user of the senior centre, I would like to comment re: the proposed policies that some of the board members are trying to introduce. I have attended the meetings lately and read the proposed policies. It is time […]
