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Dear sir: The article “Council tables new sewer, water rates” (Daily Bulletin, Tuesday, June 28, 2005) brought the beginning of additional issues that will erode the relationship of commercial and residential users in our community by turning them on each other. It’s a great tactic to keeping taxpayers from asking […]

Dear sir: For many years, federal Liberals claimed that free votes could not be allowed in the House of Commons. Their leaders claimed this would hinder the governing party from governing. MPs from the Reform, the Canadian Alliance, and now the new Conservative Party consistently have stated otherwise. Recently, a […]

Dear editor: On July 1, the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29 in Fort Frances proudly presented their colours and marched with pride in the Canada Day parade. In a highly-decorated float behind them sat our proud veterans. Not only did these people fight for freedom and honour, but for our […]

Dear Mr. Editor: Fort Frances’ downtown needs a boost and, as of yet, nothing has worked. Well, I have the solution. The greatest gift this town has is the fact that there are eight or so First Nation reserves within the sphere of its influence. The residents of all First […]

Dear Mr. Editor, This July 1, I had the opportunity to view an amazing spectacle of fireworks from a prime location. In my opinion, I have never experienced a better display than was offered for public viewing this year. I had no idea what was involved in setting up this […]

Dear Mike: Three months after I moved to Fort Frances, I was presented with a bill from the town for a sidewalk re-build in front of my new house three years prior. Of course, I was a little upset that none of this was identified by the town during my […]