Glengarry Historical Society Speaker Series — Preview with Mark Adam
In this special preview featured on Glengarry TV, host Tara Wheeler sits down with Jean-Claude Larocque and Denis Sauvé for a short pre-lecture conversation ahead of the Glengarry Historical Society Speaker Series.
In just a few minutes, Jean-Claude and Denis offer a preview of their upcoming presentation on the history of GTL — Glengarry Transport Limited. They introduce viewers to the story of an Alexandria-based trucking powerhouse that helped shape the trucking landscape in Canada. The conversation hints at the scale, ambition, and influence of GTL, while also reflecting on the people, leadership, and local roots behind a company that left a lasting mark on both the region and the industry.
The preview highlights the themes and stories that will be explored in greater depth during the full Speaker Series presentation on April 8 and April 14th, offering a glimpse into how one Glengarry company grew to become a major force in Canadian transportation.
This conversation connects local enterprise to living history, showing how GTL became part of Glengarry’s identity while helping define an important chapter in Canada’s trucking story. Through its Speaker Series, the Glengarry Historical Society keeps residents informed, engaged, and connected to the past that shapes our present. Glengarry TV is proud to feature this preview and help bring these unique local stories to the community.
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