1991
The Bar U Ranch National Historic Site is purchased by Parks Canada comprising 367 acres. This site is chosen because of the many original buildings that are still intact
1989
The Friends of the Bar U Historic Ranch Association is incorporated. Objectives of the Society are to generate awareness, appreciation and understanding of early ranching heritage of Southwestern Alberta and foster appreciation. The Friends, along with others, work at persuading the federal government that the Bar U ranch site is the best location to commemorate […]
