Serving the Eastern Townships English-speaking Community since 1979.
COLLECTIVE RURAL TRANSPORT IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS: PART II
July 14, 2010
Last week we began to look at rural transport initiatives across the Eastern Townships.
As previously mentioned, most MRCs provide some form of public transportation and all are affordable and available to anyone who needs them. Registration is required for most MRCs and some require reservations 24 hours in advance. Below are four more MRCs with rural transportation initiatives in place.
MRC HAUT-SAINT-FRANCOIS
Adapted transport and collective transport joins the municipalities of Ascot Corner, Cookshire-Eaton, East Angus, Westbury, Bury and Lingwick in this region. In addition there is daily round-trip service to Sherbrooke and a number of these municipalities. Call 819-832-1513 for more information or consult their schedules online from their website: www.mrchsf.com. On the left sidebar, under “Les Grands Projets”, click on “Le Transport Collectif”.
MRC DE MEMPHREMAGOG
Collective Transportation in Memphremagog is provided by Transport des Alentours, a non-profit organization that utilizes existing adapted transport routes and stops. It serves the transportation needs of ten municipalities including Austin, Ayer’s Cliff, Canton de Potton, North Hatley, Magog and Stanstead. Transportation is also offered to Sherbrooke. To learn more call 819-843-3350 or consult the Transport des Alentours website at transportdesalentours.com.
MRC VAL-SAINT-FRANCOIS
The Val-Saint Francois collective transport service is available for all municipalities in the MRC including Bonsecours, Cleveland, Melbourne, Richmond, Saint-Denis-de-Brompton, Stoke and Windsor. For more information call 819-845-2777 or 1-800-716-2777. Registration can be completed online at the MRC website: www.val-saint-francois.qc.ca. Click on “Transport Collectif” on the left sidebar.
MRC DES SOURCES
Since 2008, collective transportation in the MRC des Sources offers a unique door to door service for its population. Residents will be picked up at their door and brought to their destination of choice anywhere within the MRC. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance to take advantage of this service. Call 819 879-7107 or to consult travel times and visit the MRC website www.mrcdessources.com/transport-collectif.html
COFFEE MORNINGS TAKE TO THE GRILL: BBQ IN KNOWLTON
On Tuesday, July 20 Townshippers' Association will be having a BBQ at their Knowlton office from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Here is an excellent opportunity to meet Townshippers’ staff and enjoy plenty of good food and music by local musicians. For more information contact Kate Murray at 450-242-4421 (1-877-242-4421) or
km@townshippers.qc.ca.
TOWNSHIPS EXPRESSIONS
Townships Expressions has received a limited number of autographed copies of Ross Murray’s “You’re Not Going to Eat That, Are You?” If you missed the recent book signings by this beloved humorist and columnist, here’s your chance to pick up a copy. We have also received copies of “Janna’s fun folk art: childhood memories from the mountainous Eastern Townships of Québec.” Adorned with over 65 of her colourful folk art paintings, Janna recalls childhood adventures growing up in the Eastern Townships and shares favourite family recipes. A percentage of the profits from the sale of the book will go towards the purchase of ski equipment for local area schools including the Alexander Galt Regional High School in Lennoxville.
PIGGERY BENEFIT SHOW FOR TOWNSHIPPERS’ ASSOCIATION
The Piggery will be offering a benefit performance of "They came from away” on Saturday, August 21 at 8 p.m. On September 11, 2001, Gander, Newfoundland welcomed 6500 stranded passengers into their homes. Meet four of these "Plane People" as they reunite on that week-long international slumber/kitchen party. Written and performed by local artist and playwright Trevor McKinven. A percentage of all tickets sold will go towards supporting Townshippers’ Associations’ projects and initiatives. Tickets are $20. For more information and to purchase tickets contact Townshippers’ at 819-566-5717 (1-866-566-5717) or by email at ct@townshippers.qc.ca.