Dear sir: I would like to use your help in solving a small mystery which has cropped up because of the following circumstances. Some time ago, the late Carl Schubring and I were picking up some Knights Templar regalia from the home of the late Ray Holmes. Among the items […]
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Dear editor: Our physicians are our trusted and most knowledgeable experts on health care. Their recommendation, choice, and final decision is to work with Group Health. Coun. Albanese continues to state that the town is giving $1 million to Sault Ste. Marie and jobs will go out of town. He […]
Dear editor: If you are like me, the new fallen snow has rekindled your Christmas spirit. Saying that, I find this a most opportune time to write this letter in regards to a good cause that once again can use the help of our community. In the fall of 2000, […]
Dear sir: By now, “the facts according to Gomery” are out. Most Canadians do not expect more than details in the second report and wonder what its value really is. Clearly, the Liberal-initiated inquiry into Liberal behaviour simply wants us to believe that Paul Martin, the finance minister who provided […]
Dear Mike: I would just like to express my gratitude for the opportunity extended to us last Saturday by “tour de Fort.” The afternoon before their concert, Nexus gave a workshop to local percussionists (mainly from the Fort Frances Highlanders Pipe Band). This is part of Nexus’ mandate in partnership […]
Dear Mr. Editor: I find it difficult to comprehend the majority position of town council relating to the most significant matter confronting Fort Frances (and the surrounding municipalities) in many years. The issue revolves around the purchase agreement of the old Fort Frances Clinic and council’s resolution mandating a family […]
Dear sir: Fort Frances and district residents have two crises that are imminent. Both involve the health care of the residents of the Rainy River District. One clearly is a priority—the recruitment and retention of doctors managed under some kind of team health concept or group health association! A Sault […]
One of the pleasures of being in the newspaper business is the opportunity to meet so many individuals who are successful in their own right. Interviewing them provides insights into who they are. They often tell us of pivotal moments in their lives that have helped define them. We believe […]
Dear editor: Many women are confused by reports that they no longer need to examine their breasts because recent scientific studies say breast self-exams (BSE) do not reduce a woman’s chances of dying of breast cancer. However, many experts will agree that if women learn to do BSE correctly, they […]
Dear sir: Re: The international bridge between Fort Frances, Ont. and International Falls, Mn. It is very disappointing that the federal Liberal government is not prepared to act on the purchase of this bridge in a timely manner. The ministers of transport and industry say they want to “slow down […]
Dear editor: I’m writing in regards to the article on the old Cloverleaf store in Emo that appeared in last week’s Times, under the bold headline: “Solution needed when butchering wild game.” First you say not everyone would like to view this. My solution is just don’t look at it. […]
Dear sir: I am writing this letter on my own behalf in hopes Fort Frances residents will be aware of a decision their town council made at Monday night’s meeting. The dispatch services that were provided by the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service, not only to our town but […]
