The Canadian Press via CTV News 12/25/17:
Saskatchewan town welcomes stranded train passengers on Christmas morning
Passengers from a Via Rail train that suffered mechanical problems warm up in a shelter in Spy Hill, Sask.
SPY HILL, Sask. -- A small Saskatchewan town opened its doors to almost 100 passengers on Christmas morning after a Via Rail train suffered mechanical problems due to extremely cold weather.
Company spokeswoman Mariam Diaby said in an email that the train travelling between Vancouver and Toronto had to stop at Spy Hill, and the passengers were sheltered in the local community centre where they received food, drinks and warmth.
Calvin Petracek, Spy Hill's deputy fire chief, said he was doing chores on his farm when texts went out to local firefighters asking volunteers to help.