Jesse Marschalk Dear editor: My name is Jesse and I am six years old. I was so upset when I looked outside on Saturday morning. Someone had stolen my Hallowe’en graves and my big orange pumpkin bag. I had raked for about one hour all by myself to fill that […]
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.
Mary Jane Pearson Dear editor: On behalf of the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary, I would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming response to our recent fall tea. Without the willingness of the membership to volunteer many hours, it would not have been possible. The food and baking was superb, […]
David M. Bourgeault Dear Mike: The headline for my letter does not fully explain my feelings regarding the recent decision by our mayor and council to give themselves a raise. In my humble opinion, the timing was not right for an increase in the monies paid to local elected officials. […]
Christa Little Oct. 17-23 is Canadian Foster Family Week, which is dedicated to honouring the foster families here in Rainy River District. Foster families are essential to the work that takes place at Family & Children’s Services, and without the constant care and commitment these families provide, we would not […]
Jackie McCormick Dear editor: As a concerned parent and community member opposed to the Rainy River District School Board’s transportation policy, I am writing this letter to bring the issues of the unfair bus policy to the attention of all residents of Rainy River District and to ask for their […]
Chris Mounk Dear editor: For many children and parents living here in Fort Frances, minor hockey has started another season. On average, it costs roughly $360 per child to play a season. And if you have two or more playing, the rate does drop for each additional registration. With more […]
John A. Reader Dear editor: The article titled “Wrong example” on page A4 of the Oct. 13 edition of the Fort Frances Times was to the point. It was a “right example” of good reporting and editorials. A lot of people agree with your opinion. I hope mayor and council […]
Michael J. Baranowski Dear editor: After a see-saw battle between Nestor Falls and Port Alberni in the “Ultimate Fishing Town” contest, the B.C. community was back in first place on the third last day of voting. Then going into the second-last day, Port Alberni surged ahead to the surprise and […]
Cynthia Donald Dear Mr. Behan: This past Friday (Oct. 1), more than 300 junior students from J.W. Walker, St. Francis, and Robert Moore School gathered at the St. Francis fields to play soccer. The students had a wonderful day. We would like to thank the following people for making it […]
Linda Hamilton Dear editor: The Borderland Roller Derby League, a fledgling young women’s sports organization, dropped off a cheque for $1,140 for the Fort Frances Community Chest. This was proceeds from their first roller derby night. Hopefully, the Town of Fort Frances and district will embrace this new female sport […]
Maureen Hanson Dear editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved with the Nestor Falls bid to become the “Ultimate Fishing Town” in Canada. From the beginning of the World Fishing Network’s online competition, we had no idea that it would grow into the “event” that […]
Mike Baranowski Dear editor: The World Fishing Network online contest to crown the “Ultimate Fishing Town” is coming to an end tomorrow (Sept. 30) at 4 p.m. local time. It has been a see-saw battle for first place between Nestor Falls and Port Alberni, B.C. throughout the final round of […]
