Empress hosts another successful Whistle Stop Supper

By Joan Janzen

The Empress & District Historical Society hosted another entertaining event at the Empress Train Station. The Whistle Stop Supper, the final event for 2024, had a sold-out crowd on September 21st.

Sixty guests enjoyed listening to old rock and roll and country performed by the duo Sleepless Nights from Redcliff. Board member Cathy Cocks said the couple had performed in Empress at a pub night last August and were so popular they decided to bring them back.

Sleepless Nights, a duo from Redcliff, performed old rock and roll and country for a sold-out crowd at the Empress & District Historical Society’s Whistle Stop Supper on Saturday, September 21st. Photo by Cathy Cocks

Everyone was obviously excited about the event, as tickets were sold out by mid-August. The small group of board members pitched in to help with decorating, set up, take down, and serving food. After supper, the tables were pushed back to make room for a dance floor, and everyone had a good time.

The funds raised go into the maintenance fund. Cathy said, “Every time you have a fundraiser, you want to raise money; however, having a community event is the priority.”

The band members agreed as they posted this comment: “A wonderful evening was had at the Empress Train Station. Great food and friendly folks”.

The Empress CPR Station is an Alberta Heritage building. Its style is unique and stands today exactly as it did in 1914, right down to the original colour.