Candidates talk trails

by sentierschelseatrails | Oct 28, 2013 | Members & Volunteers

In mid-October, Chelsea Trails sent out a survey to candidates in the municipal election to gather their positions on issues effecting the future or our  trails networks in Chelsea.  We asked them to offer their positions on active transport, trail protection, winter railway trail access and trail development.  And they have spoken. Click here to find a list of candidates and their responses to date.

Vote for trails

by sentierschelseatrails | Oct 15, 2013 | Members & Volunteers

 We will be surveying candidates in the upcoming municipal elections to gather information on their positions regarding active transport, trail protection and trail development in Chelsea.  The Low Down is publishing the survey and we will be posting the results.

We encourage Chelsea voters to ask candidates where they stand regarding these trail issues, and to take their positions into consideration when casting their votes on Nov. 3.

Our questions are:

1. Do you believe the Municipality should promote non-motorized active transport within its territory?

2. Do you believe all proposed sub-division projects in Chelsea should include a trail plan? 

3. What do you think are the main trail issues in the Municipality and in the ward you want to represent?

4. What concrete steps would you propose to advance the protection of existing trails and the building of new trails?

5. The Municipality has supported the grooming of a winter trail along the 15 km railway corridor for the past eight years. Would you continue municipal support for the winter trail?

6. If the tourist train does not run in the future, would you support the creation of a non-motorized trail along the Chelsea railway corridor?

Calling all volunteers

by sentierschelseatrails | Oct 8, 2013 | Members & Volunteers

The next Chelsea Trails construction work bee will be held Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Thanks to those who helped out on Oct. 5.  We accomplished a lot with a crew of keen volunteers. On Oct. 19 we will continue clearing a new trail running north-south through a wooded forest on municipal property alongside chemin Winnisic. It is a beautiful stretch of trail and will eventually connect to the southern portion of the trail which we began to build in 2012. If you want to have fun and get some exercise with friends and neighbours, please join us on Oct. 19. We will meet at 9:00 a.m. at the trail head on the top end of chemin des Pommiers, near Tulip Valley. The municipality will again provide tools. No experience necessary! Please RSVP if you plan to attend. For more information and to RSVP, contact Doug at [email protected]