A jewel in the crown of the Eastern Townships, known for its rich deposits of granite and the famous Haskell Opera House that sits squarely on both sides of the Canada-US border, Stanstead continues to evolve as a small town with big ideas. From the transformation of buildings that hug the border, to the repurposing of the railyway bed that winds through town to a bicycle path, a dynamic group of business and community leaders continue to host events that highlight the rich history of the town and attract tourists and new families to settle there. See more in the Thursday, Jan. 25th edition of The Record.