Dear editor: I was reading over Rainy River Resources’ views on the Rainy River Gold Project environmental assessment process and I saw how they have nonchalantly placed native consultation and consent for the project within a planning reference statement: “plans to involve and seek feedback from Aboriginal community, neighbour, 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: I am writing to you about the Fort Frances mill being shut down indefinitely. At this time of year, I am sorry for the men and women losing their jobs. Many families have small children and children going to university and college. Will these families have to move […]
Dear Mike: I’m sorry to hear about the recent layoffs at the mill. I know this is a big loss for everyone in town. I wanted to share some information that could be helpful to those who have been affected. It is a formula for handling situations like this, where […]
Dear editor: It was with great concern that I learned that Resolute Forest Products is idling its kraft mill and paper machine in Fort Frances, affecting 239 workers and their families. I and the Conservative government are keenly aware of the challenging conditions facing the forestry sector over the past […]
Dear editor: I’ve been watching, with interest and disgust, the hoops the accommodation review committee is being asked to jump through. For those of you who are less familiar with the process of accommodation review, it is initiated by the board of education when it wishes to review the accommodation […]
Dear editor: The future of Sturgeon Creek School is currently under review. The Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) is in the midst of a series of four public meetings in order for students, staff, parents, and community members to give their input as to the value of Sturgeon Creek School. There […]
Dear editor: Kudos to Rainy River Resources for their open house held at the Emo Legion on Nov. 8 concerning all of their environmental assessments for the Rainy River Gold Project. Now that I understand the gold project a little more, the smile on my face is growing bigger for […]
Dear editor: A huge thumbs up from the people of Namibia, Africa—through “Bicycles for Humanity Thunder Bay”—to all of the people involved in both the gathering and the donating of all the bikes delivered to Thunder Bay last week. Through the generosity of the people of Fort Frances and the […]
Dear editor: The Associates of Ste. Marguerite d’Youville sincerely thank the community for providing the many coats and accessories that were distributed during the annual “coat giveaway.” Thank you to the town for the use of the East End Hall and McTaggarts for the coat racks. Our thanks also to […]
Dear editor: On behalf of the Robert Moore School breakfast program, the school council would like to thank the many people from our community who, despite challenging economic times, came out to support and give generously to it. With the support of all who attended the dinner, and the generosity […]
Dear Mike: I would like to thank everybody who donated treats for our fifth “Hallowe’en Haunted Backyard.” As well, Coach Wayne and the Lakers, Duane Hicks of Fort Frances Times, and all our friends who help us make the occasion successful year after year. We wouldn’t be able to make […]
Dear Mike: There are two very special people who need to be recognized in our town when thinking of individuals who have been so dedicated to supporting seniors. Lois and Doug Medhurst have been our auxiliary’s welcome committee for the past four years—and have done an amazing job! Lois and […]
