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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Since launching in 1999, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train has raised more than $13 million and four million pounds of food for the communities along the route in Canada and the United States.

The decorated and festive train will depart from Montreal, Quebec and two trains will make the journey to over 171 communities in the network. At each stop, the trains will then encourage attendees to make a monetary or food donation to their local food banks, who will be accepting donations at the stops.

“The Holiday Train program is all about local food banks and food shelves and the critical role they play in our communities,” said Keith Creel, CP’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “People come for the beautifully-lit train and stay for the incredible show – all in the name of community. The holiday season is the best time of the year, and we look forward to bringing together thousands of Canadians and Americans this season for this incredibly important cause and a great time.”

The train has stopped in Carrington, Harvey, and Enderlin locally for the past few years and will do so once again. The train will arrive in Carrington at 1:30 PM today and then Harvey at 3:45 PM on December 14th.

Several performers travel with the train to provide entertainment to the visitors. Performers on the train include country star Terri Clark, Dallas Smith and Kelly Prescott.

For more information, visit www.cpr.ca/holiday-train.