Dear editor: There is an old story about a wagon full of hay getting stuck in the Holland Tunnel. Everyone from the mayor to the townspeople stood around watching while the engineers and planners discussed how to dislodge the wagon wedged quite firmly in the tunnel. After many hours of […]
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 would like to respond to David M. Bourgeault’s letter, “Ditch the hype,” from the April 18, 2012 edition of the Times. David asserted that I was exaggerating the effect, or cost, to individuals under age 54 from the OAS changes announced by the Harper Conservatives. I deny […]
Dear Mike: The write-up in last Wednesday’s Times, “Minor hockey puts wrap on successful season,” was very interesting and as an old hockey fan, I congratulate the minor hockey association and all the coaches and dedicated players. One portion of the article, however, was upsetting. I quote: “Next year, you […]
Dear editor: As a parent of teenage hockey players, I have to give credit to our minor hockey program for producing such great opportunities for our children as they grow. In watching them grow and mature in this team setting, I have experienced coaches and programs who inspired my children, […]
Dear Mr. Editor: As the media is busy commemorating Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee, I find I would like to share a piece of memory with you and your readers. In October, 1951, Her Royal Highness (at that time), Crown Princess Elizabeth, and her husband made a visit to Quebec City. […]
David M. Bourgeault Dear Mike: Re: “From the House” column by our member of Parliament, John Rafferty, in the April 11 edition of the Fort Frances Times. Now, how does that old country and western song go: “Dear John, Oh how I hate to write etc., etc.” However, with numerous […]
Jim Sheppard Dear Mr. Editor: The International Early Iron Car Club is pleased to receive approval from the Town of Fort Frances to again host our Scott Street “Show ’n Shine.” After a one-year absence, the club is planning a comeback show for June 9 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. There […]
Rod McKay Dear editor: Once again we have an obvious example of the McGuinty government ignoring the plight of Northern Ontario. The closing of the tourist information centres in the Kenora-Rainy River riding really tells me that the provincial government has no interest in supporting the families and businesses in […]
Ted Brockie Dear Mike: On April 21, a large group of local runners will take part in the half-marathon (13.1 miles) in St. Cloud, Mn. Each Saturday morning, they gather at Energy Fitness for the ever-increasing long run. Because runners need water on long runs, I have been placing at […]
Tom Pearson Dear Mike: We are very disappointed with news that all the tourist information centres in Sunset Country have been closed. Ontario’s Sunset Country is home to 100,000 lakes, 60,000 square miles of boreal forest, and a wilderness landscape with few rivals in North America. The region covers the […]
Barb MacDonell Dear Mike: 2012 is the 36th anniversary of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority “Daffodil Drive” in Fort Frances and area. With our partners, the Canadian Cancer Society, the members of Beta Sigma Phi sell beautiful live daffodils in a one-day drive. The proceeds of the “Daffodil Drive” go […]
Chris Lowe Dear Mike: Elizabeth II, who was crowned Queen of England in 1952, is now celebrating her Diamond Jubilee (60 years on the throne). Our present St. Mary’s Church, built in 1952, also is celebrating its 60th year. Well, now Class of 1952 graduates of Fort Frances High School […]
