A traditional harbinger of local Christmas cheer chugged into Estevan on Dec. 15 to the sound of excited cheering from residents. The CP Holiday Christmas Train made its appearance on the tracks near Affinity Place on Thursday afternoon, decked out in a full complement of LED lights.
Its onboard stage opened shortly after its arrival, to reveal musicians Kelly Prescott and Colin James, bundled up, full of Christmas spirit and ready to perform. Prescott and James treated guests to a series of holiday tunes infused with the sounds of rock and roll, with the CP Holiday Train band playing backup instrumentals.
A significant crowd braved the cold for the entirety of the concert and showed the full force of the local generosity the Energy City is known for, bringing an abundance of monetary and food donations for the Salvation Army. By the end of the concert, the Salvation Army ended up driving away with a truckload of food and $4,500 in donations.
“We were really pleased with the generosity of the folks there the other night. We had quite a bit of food,” said major Heather Harbin with the Salvation Army. “We never know what to expect, and it was great this year. It was a really nice sized crowd. Everyone looked like they had a lot of fun. It was great to see all the support.”
