June Caul Dear editor: This past week, I had the privilege of working at the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship with a group of very dedicated and hard-working directors. I have worked at the FFCBC for nearly 10 years, and this year’s board of directors went above and beyond to […]
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.
M. Martin Dear Mr. Editor: I was appalled to read in Monday’s Daily Bulletin that Wagner Construction would be starting the sewer project in Fort Frances. They call themselves Wagner Const. (Canada), but are based and live in, and are Americans, in International Falls, Mn. This money they receive will […]
Jack and Norma Elliott To the editor: This past weekend, Rainy River once again showed why it was such a great place to live. Why? Because of the people who come out to volunteer and support their community. A great big thank you to the organizers. Meghan Shanks and her […]
Dana L. CainCalleigh Calder Dear editor: A very big thank you to Mellissa Gushulak for her endless dedication to the Mini Queen/King contest held on Canada Day. Thanks also to the families involved for helping to decorate the first-place winning float. How awesome is that! Canada Day is a day […]
Darcy Banman Dear editor: I write this letter to you with much enthusiasm and appreciation of support for an incredible cause. On March 28, tb!s the bargain shop launched its fifth-annual Paper Egg Campaign with Easter Seals Canada. This campaign always has meant so much across our organization as the […]
Lindsey Oster Dear editor, A few weekends ago, my family and I were invited to a birthday party at McIrvine Park. The kids had tonnes of fun playing on the equipment and then we all enjoyed a BBQ lunch, complete with cake, under the new sun shelter. Everyone commented on […]
Pearl Wardman Dear editor, I have been hearing some negative, unkind remarks about Rainycrest, where I live. Granted, it takes some adjustment and when I first came here seven months ago, I was sad. Ideally, we’d all prefer to remain in our own home or apartment. Now, I can only […]
Tina Roth Dear editor, This letter is reminder to those who are planning to attend the 1980-81 Westfort 30th Reunion on July 16 that the deadline for tickets is July 4. Due to the ongoing mail disruption, we would appreciate it if you would contact either Tina (274-5674) or Tammy […]
Jennifer Greenhalgh Dear editor: On my return from vacation, I was catching up with the local news in the Fort Frances Times and was surprised to read an article in the June 1 edition on the Employment Ontario Summer Jobs Service program written by summer reporter Zoey Duncan. The article […]
George Bliss Dear editor: I would like to thank Wahkaiganun Futures Corp. for cutting the grass and removal of the huge dumpster full of garbage from their properties on York Avenue North. This is very much appreciated because much of the garbage ends up in our yards when there is […]
Dr. Bud Danylchuk Dear editor: Last Wednesday (May 21), the local Rainy Lake Air Cadet Squadron held its eighth-annual ceremonial review. The excellent effort put forth by all the young people of the air cadets was truly amazing. The men and women, who are the volunteer leaders of the squadron, […]
Robert Dakin To the editor: The tourist season is up and running—and the crying already can be heard. Members of NWOTA are complaining that their clients are being turned away at the border and our MP is doing his best to placate them. Our border personnel uphold our laws and […]
