18th edition of the CP Holiday Train ready to support communities and raise awareness of hunger
Tue, 12/20/2016 - 9:51am
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As in years past, two trains will operate coast-to-coast under the Holiday Train banner, with approximately 150 shows held in November and December. The train that operates primarily through the U.S. will launch in the Montreal area on Nov. 25, while the all-Canada train's first shows will come a day later, also in Montreal. The U.S. train will complete its final shows in Saskatchewan on Dec. 15, and the final show of the tour will take place Dec. 17 at Port Coquitlam, B.C.
"We are very excited about this year's CP Holiday Train and are encouraging all event attendees to bring healthy, nutritious food items to the shows," said Pam Jolliffe, Interim Executive Director, Food Banks Canada. "For the last two decades, CP has played an integral role in raising essential food for the holidays and in raising awareness of hunger-related issues."
Every pound of food and dollar raised at each stop stays with the local food bank to help feed those in need in that community.
Kelly Prescott
Kelly is no stranger to Holiday Train. She has taken part in numerous tours and was featured on many of the past Holiday Train CD's, including the gold record release in 2005. In 2013 she shared the stage with Sheryl Crow and Take Six on the Holiday Train 15th anniversary show in Minnesota.
"The Holiday Train exemplifies the spirit of giving and brings so much joy and hope to communities across North America. Once again, I look forward to another year aboard the Holiday Train and helping in the fight against hunger."
Entertaining in Plummer were:
Colin James
From the prairies of Saskatchewan to the stages of the world, sharing his talent with some of the greatest and most influential musicians of all time, Colin James has quietly and steadily established himself as one of Canada's greatest musicians.
Now after a career that has spanned over 25 years and 18 albums Colin continues to make the music he loves and perform to sold out theatres from coast to coast.
"Since I was a child I’ve always been romantic about the railway. Spending a couple weeks on a train and pulling into some of these idyllic towns will not only be a new experience for me but a fantastic way to ring in the Christmas season."
This information came from the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train website. For more information on http://www.cpr.ca/holiday-train/united-states.
People were asked to bring a canned item to Plummer on Monday night to help fill the food shelves that support our county.