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Summer forecast looks good

May 21, 2013

By
Matthew McCully, Special to The Record

Vacation season is quickly approaching. Many have already taken out the camping equipment to enjoy the unusually dry April/May weather, undoubtedly spending the cool nights huddled around a warm fire. Now is the time to take a look at the long range forecast and see what the weather has in store as Townshippers plan their summer activities.

House fire leads to pot arrest

May 21, 2013

By
The Record

On Monday afternoon around 1:30, the SĂ»retĂ© du QuĂ©bec were called to assist firefighters at a house fire on de la Falaise St. in St-Armand. Despite responders’ best efforts, the fire consumed the entire building leaving it a total loss.
Meanwhile, cannabis plants were discovered in the basement. The SQ investigators conducted a search at the end of the day and seized 270 plants and equipment related to the production of cannabis. 400 contraband cigarettes were also seized at the scene.

‘École Du Baluchon’ Annual Bottle Drive Fundraiser in Potton

May 21, 2013

By
Mable Hastings

Until May 25, the “Ecole du Baluchon” in Mansonville will be holding its Annual Bottle Drive Fundraiser in Potton. Deposit sites have been established throughout the community for the convenience of all who wish to donate cans or bottles to benefit the school.

Minor injuries in Cookshire head-on

May 21, 2013

By
The Record

Two drivers escaped serious injury after a head on collision on route 108 near Cookshire early Monday afternoon.
The accident occurred around noon close to the intersection with Harvey Rd when the driver of an east-bound pick-up made a left turn to enter the parking lot of a restaurant. He apparently did not see the SUV heading towards him in the opposite direction.
The SUV was unable to avoid colliding with the truck and subsequently rolled over several times. Both drivers escaped with only minor injuries.

Windsor in shock

May 20, 2013

By
The Record

A suspicious fire completely gutted Windsor’s St-Philippe church, Sunday morning, leaving residents angry and in shock.
The fire broke out around 2 a.m. in the sacristy and quickly spread throughout the imposing St-Georges St. church, which is a total loss.

Sutton taxpayers appreciate opportunity to ask questions

May 20, 2013

By
Matthew McCully, Special to the Record

Sutton Mayor Pierre Pelland held an information session on Saturday, May 18 to discuss the contentious $4 million renovation plan for the town hall. Over 100 citizens were in attendance, and while many expressed appreciation for the information meeting, it also left many feeling uneasy about what seemed more like a sales pitch than an information session.

Quebecois cinema comes to Sherbrooke for a wide-angle shot

May 20, 2013

By
Olivia Ranger-Enns, Record Correspondent

“Photography is truth. The cinema is truth twenty-four times per second,” once said famous cineast Jean-Luc Godard.

Head off to the MarchĂ© de la Gare in Sherbrooke to admire still shots of this year’s best Quebecois films.
The exterior exhibition “Plan Large-Le CinĂ©ma QuĂ©bĂ©cois en Photo” (The Wide-Angle Shot: Quebecois Film Captured in Photography) will be available for Sherbrooke locals to examine till June 14, 2013.

Sutton taxpayers question need for $4-million town hall

May 16, 2013

By
Matthew McCully, Special to The Record

Sutton taxpayers are questioning a hastily proposed $4-million town hall renovation on the heels of skyrocketing municipal taxes and escalating operating costs for the town.
The question is not whether or not to renovate - most agree work is required. It’s the scope of the plan and the manner it is being presented that has taxpayers worried.

SES police intervention: ‘Game of the broken telephone’

May 16, 2013

By
Gordon Lambie, Special to The Record

Students and staff at Sherbrooke Elementary School got a scare Wednesday afternoon as the Sherbrooke Police carried out an investigation in the area around the school. The police were called in after two separate students approached supervisors at lunch-hour saying that they saw a suspicious looking individual near the school. The school’s administration contacted the police and opted to secure the building for the remainder of the afternoon as the SPS carried out their investigation.

Memphremagog police warn of ‘grandparent’ fraud

May 16, 2013

By
The Record

Memphremagog police are alerting area citizens and especially seniors that the ‘grandparent’ fraud could be reappearing in the region.

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