Dear editor: Picture thousands of people–friends, families, co-workers, and cancer survivors–united together for one night for one common cause. Every three minutes, another Canadian is faced with fighting cancer. That’s why hundreds of people from Rainy River District will be spending 12 hours together on June 21 at the Canadian […]
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: The FFHS band and the Muskie track-and-field team would like to extend a big thanks to the community for supporting the “Beat the Band” 5K run/walk and the kids’ 1K on Saturday. Although the weather wasn’t favourable, we want to thank each and every runner or walker who […]
Dear editor: The proposed Huffman subdivision is a completely crazy plan which, in these difficult times, will cost taxpayers millions of dollars—dollars we do not have or ought not to direct into this plan. We were told the town had 26 interested buyers for the 16 properties when our request […]
Dear editor: In my opinion, as a councillor Mr. Perry should get his facts straight before making statements about subjects he knows nothing about. Such as the fact that Boise Cascade does not produce newsprint at its Falls mill but uncoated free sheet, which is 100 percent kraft pulp, not […]
Dear editor: With Ontario committing itself to the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA), the ELA Support Group thanks Premier Kathleen Wynne. She has done the right thing. The group also thanks the following: •Diane Orihel, who inspired us to work hard and not give up; •friends and neighbours, especially Elder Nancy […]
Dear editor: Please accept this open letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper on the closure of the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA). Dear Prime Minister: The Globe and Mail calls your government’s decision to close the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA) a “travesty.” Well before the Globe adopted the word, two thinking […]
Dear editor: I am writing this letter to give a big thanks—and a pat on the back—to all the people in the area who volunteered their time, tools, and equipment on Saturday, April 13 for a work bee at the Stratton sales barn, and for all the work bees in […]
Dear editor: In reference to your article regarding town council discussing the consideration of raising town library fees for non-residents, I have been a member of the Fort Frances Library for 33 years. I live in Emo and have been happy to pay my yearly fee even as I have […]
Dear editor: It seems that back in 1953-54, the local public school board knew it had to build a new school. The board was offered a piece of property (Huffman School property) for a meagre $1,750, with the remarks, “Property is being transferred for the purpose of a school site” […]
Dear editor: If you follow the headlines, you know that child sexual abuse happens. It happens often and close to home. This reality can be overwhelming, but it’s important to remember that child sexual abuse can be prevented when we all play our part. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month […]
Dear editor: I am writing in regard to the vacancy on town council which was filled last week. Many, myself included, were surprised and perhaps shocked to learn that council did not fill the vacant seat with a most capable female applicant. Granted that all four of the applicants has […]
Dear editor, Congratulations to the Rainy River Future Development Corporation for bringing the “Go Local Rewards” concept to Fort Frances. The Rainy River District Federation of Agriculture would like to see this concept extended where Rainy River District businesses provide products to their customers that are truly local. As reported […]
