Winds gusted more than 100 kilometres an hour across Alberta, causing two train derailments, including one south of Huxley.
Three Hills RCMP were called to the derailment at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, just one-and-a-half kilometres south of Huxley.
Police said no one was injured and no hazardous materials were spilled.
In a press release Kate Fenske, spokesperson for Canadian National Railway, said a total of 67 rail cars from a northbound train derailed onto their sides next to the track. Overnight crews began removing the cars from the immediate track area.
She said repairs to the track were expected to be complete Wednesday morning so that rail traffic could resume.
Police said several nearby rural residences were evacuated near the derailment as a precaution. They were able to return to their homes three hours later.
Police and fire services from Trochu and Three Hills assisted with the evacuation and set up containment.
Huxley is located about 75 kms south east of Red Deer.
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